The Vought V-507

I recently came across a number of pictures of a “Vought Vagabond”, an aircraft bearing a striking resemblance to the … Continue reading The Vought V-507

In the News

Preflight 12/13/2013

F-35 Gets a New Tailhook USNI reports that the controversial F-35C (carrier variant) will receive a newer functional tailhook soon, … Continue reading Preflight 12/13/2013

In the News

Preflight 12/11/2013

New Russian “Light” Fighter in Development According to RIA Novosti, Russia will begin the development of an “advanced lightweight” fighter … Continue reading Preflight 12/11/2013

In History

The EF-111 Raven Managed to Take Down an Iraqi Mirage… Without Ever Firing a Shot

Rewind to the early hours of January 17th, 1991, in dark Middle Eastern skies. You’re flying in a two-seater General Dynamics … Continue reading The EF-111 Raven Managed to Take Down an Iraqi Mirage… Without Ever Firing a Shot