Developed to provide air support for ground troops, the A-10 Warthog has become synonymous with destruction. Here are five facts that you need to know about this iconic jet: 1. It was originally thought of as too ugly to fly It first entered service in 1976 and quickly became one of the most reliable, versatile, […] More
As Robert Morgan gripped the controls of his B-29 Superfortress named “Dauntless Dotty,” his target came into view, and he prepared to release the payload. He then gave the order, and his plane unleashed its might to the enemy below. Groundbreaking Weapon As the stage was set for the Allies during WWII, the groundbreaking B-29 […] More
The Airbus A400M Atlas is a bigger and more capable option for Air Forces searching for a heavier military cargo aircraft than the Super Hercules, which has been a legendary transport for years in the Western Air Forces, and the oldest military aircraft in service. Although it’s staying strong in American service, it’s being replaced […] More
The P-51 Mustang achieved legendary status during WWII, serving both air superiority and ground attack roles during the conflict. But when the war ended, so did the Mustang’s domination. Suddenly, new jet designs were the future. Improved Mustang One of the so-called “Big Three” in Light Aircraft, Piper is a company that has produced thousands […] More
It is April of 1944, and the fighting over Europe is intense as the Allies pave the way for the upcoming invasion. In the 355th Fighter Group, one man by the name of Ed McNeff would score his first kill. Not As Planned On the 24th of April, McNeff would take off for a standard […] More
The PZL P.11 was still the main fighter plane of the Polish Air Force before Germany invaded Poland. Despite being considered as obsolete at that time, it was the same plane that became a thorn in Germany’s side. Highly Innovative Plane The P.11 was a highly innovative Polish monoplane fighter aircraft with a very distinctive […] More
By early 1967, the war escalated in Vietnam in both the battlefield and the skies. The F4 Phantom provided close air support and engaged in air-to-air combat with the enemy. This is the story of how Lt. Charlie Plum, a seasoned Top Gun pilot, masterfully evaded surface-to-air missiles in his F-4, offering critical air assistance […] More
A B-36 bomber from the 334th bomb squadron when flying from El Paso, Texas to Albuquerque New Mexico on May 22nd, 1957 accidentally dropped one of the world’s most powerful hydrogen bombs. At that time, the bomb was being transported for routine maintenance and at that time, there was only one aircraft in the world […] More
The Canadian CF-5 Freedom Fighter is Canada’s first multi-role fighter. It was also the last of the long line of military aircraft to be built in Canada. Design A removable refueling probe was added to the right side of the plane’s cockpit, allowing it to extend its range using tanker aircraft. A two-position nose gear […] More
Most Beautiful Fighters of All Time First flown in 1972, the F-15 Eagle is touted as an all-weather, highly maneuverable tactical fighter aircraft. Its thrust-to-weight ratio allows the plane to accelerate quickly and turn tightly without losing airspeed. But since its inception in the 1970s, the plane’s design has evolved, the modern F-17e for instance […] More
The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is arguably one of the best Cold War jet fighters, making it one of the most fearsome multi-role aircraft. It can fly at Mach 2.2, and deliver a whooping 18000lbs of ordnance on its enemies. In this video, we get to see the F4 Phantom doing a high-speed pass […] More
Beautiful Birds! This video features the B-25J “Devil Dog” and C-49J (C-47) “Southern Cross,” taken on June 10, 2023, at the Texas Air Museum’s South Plains Airshow. Got to say that the sound of those engines is music to our ears! The B-25J “Devil Dog” was built in early 1945. Currently, there is a volunteer […] More
