Phantom Pharewell.
By Jan Mack, Melanie Mann, Ethan Garrity and Tom Demerly for TACAIRNET.com One of the most prolific and successful combat … Continue reading Phantom Pharewell.
Tag: History
This Was the World’s First Fighter Jet
It’s a common misconception that the Messerschmitt 262 Schwalbe (Swallow) was the first fighter jet in history, though it certainly … Continue reading This Was the World’s First Fighter Jet
Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse
Lockheed Martin’s F-35A/B/C Lightning II gets more than its fair share of bad press these days. But, as they say, … Continue reading Think the F-35 is Bad? It Could Always be Worse: F7U Cutlass-worse
The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today
“… What General Weygand has called The Battle of France is over. The battle of Britain is about to begin. … Continue reading The Battle of Britain, 75 Years Ago Today
Night Witches
The 588th Night Bomber Regiment of the Soviet Air Forces was no ordinary aviation formation. Formed in 1942, the 588th … Continue reading Night Witches
The Tactical Air Network 