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Meet the World’s Most Experienced AH-64 Pilot
The Ready Room

Meet the World’s Most Experienced AH-64 Pilot

The Boeing AH-64 Apache is probably one of the coolest and most badass aircraft in existence. The four-bladed twin-engined death-dealing … Continue reading Meet the World’s Most Experienced AH-64 Pilot

Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper
In History

Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper

In 1942, a smartly attired 29-year-old man by the name of Charles Carpenter signed up to join the United States Army … Continue reading Bazooka Charlie and his Nazi-Tank Killin’ Grasshopper

Piasecki’s X-49 is the Fastest Sea Hawk in Existence
Black Projects Division

Piasecki’s X-49 is the Fastest Sea Hawk in Existence

Historically speaking, Piasecki Aircraft is no stranger to designing aircraft that challenge the current mainstays of aviation, specifically in the … Continue reading Piasecki’s X-49 is the Fastest Sea Hawk in Existence

The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
In History

The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert

Back in the 1980s, when it still existed, the Soviet Union maintained a number of “friendly” relationships with a variety … Continue reading The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert

The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River
In History

The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River

Somewhere in the murky depths of the Monongahela River sits a broken and bent B-25 Mitchell bomber of WWII heritage, … Continue reading The Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela River

The Kiowa Modification We Likely Will Never See
The Hangar

The Kiowa Modification We Likely Will Never See

Compared to most other aircraft designers and manufacturers, the AVX Aircraft Company is relatively new to the game, though their … Continue reading The Kiowa Modification We Likely Will Never See

Scouts Out! 7-17 CAV Flies Its Last Training Evolution with the OH-58D
In the News

Scouts Out! 7-17 CAV Flies Its Last Training Evolution with the OH-58D

On March 20th, soldiers, families and friends stood together at the Sabre Army Heliport on Fort Campbell, KY, as numerous … Continue reading Scouts Out! 7-17 CAV Flies Its Last Training Evolution with the OH-58D

AT-6: Possible Future Light Attack Contender
In the News

AT-6: Possible Future Light Attack Contender

Confronted with the eventual retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II, the U.S. Air Force has been constantly pressured by the … Continue reading AT-6: Possible Future Light Attack Contender

Life After the Warthog
In the News

Life After the Warthog

“There’s only so much you can get out of that airplane,” Carlisle said. “Those airplanes are gonna wear out. They’ve … Continue reading Life After the Warthog

British Sea Furies and MiGs in Korea
In History, The Ready Room

British Sea Furies and MiGs in Korea

It’s interesting how conversations can rapidly move from one subject to another in an instant. The other day, a few … Continue reading British Sea Furies and MiGs in Korea

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