Hueys and Colts
In early January, 1968, a small group of Americans decked out in military-type attire, though without any patches or insignia … Continue reading Hueys and Colts
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Interview: Dogfighting with Learjets
Not too long ago, I posted an article on Draken International, a firm based out of Florida that is home … Continue reading Interview: Dogfighting with Learjets
The World’s Largest Private Air Force
Lakeland, Florida isn’t America’s most happening city. It’s not constantly in the news for any particular reason, nor does it … Continue reading The World’s Largest Private Air Force
Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane
Few aircraft in history have flown to the same level of distinction as McDonnell Douglas’ F-4 Phantom II. It was … Continue reading Redeveloping the F-4 Phantom II into a Mach 3+ Fighter/Spy Plane
MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price
If you’ve got $18,500 USD to spare and a valid passport, you might as well give MiGFlug a call to … Continue reading MiGFlug Can Take You to the Edge of Space for a Fairly Reasonable Price
Putting Eagles Out to Sea
Most aviation buffs will agree that within the diverse realm of military aviation, one of the most interesting topics of … Continue reading Putting Eagles Out to Sea
The Raptor Showing Us Why It’s a Superior Dogfighter
Scott Stringham is a photographer, and like Jim Mumaw whose work we shared earlier, he’s a damn good one. Not … Continue reading The Raptor Showing Us Why It’s a Superior Dogfighter
F-22 Thrust Vectoring at Work
Aviation photographer Jim Mumaw recently captured this stunning image of a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor taking full advantage of … Continue reading F-22 Thrust Vectoring at Work
Buick Nailhead V8s: The Unsung Heroes of the Oxcart/Blackbird Program
Two men in orange pressure suits exit a navy blue van near a shelter at Beale Air Force Base, California. … Continue reading Buick Nailhead V8s: The Unsung Heroes of the Oxcart/Blackbird Program
YF-23 Could Set the Stage for Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Fighter Proposal
In January of this year, Northrop Grumman let word slip that they were planning on developing a sixth-generation fighter for … Continue reading YF-23 Could Set the Stage for Northrop Grumman’s Next Generation Fighter Proposal
The Tactical Air Network 