Who Knew WWII Carriers Could Do This?

Sea deployments are already notoriously hard for the pilots. The unforgiving seas and the harsh winds it brings can transform a normal operation into a dangerous one in just a few seconds. Regardless, during WWII, some carriers possessed a unique ability that enabled them to launch aircraft from the sides. After all, if the deck […] More

The B-17 Tail That Kept On Fighting

Usually, when a plane gets snapped in half, youโ€™d expect to find no survivors. However, on November 29, 1943, one tail gunner would live to tell the tale of what happened to him and his crew. A Dangerous Mission That day, Eugene Moran, a B-17 tail gunner, and his crewmates were flying aboard Riki Tiki […] More

5 Things You Should Know About The FC-31 Gyrfalcon

Fighter jet technology is evolving faster than ever before. For China, this comes in the form of the Shenyang FC-31 Gyrfalcon. The Chinese fighter comes with a strong resemblance to American fighters and may soon make the jump from prototype to production line in the 2020s. Here are five things you need to know about […] More

5 Things You Didnt Know About The F-4

The F-4 Phantom is perhaps one of the most famous warbirds the US has ever operated. Its achievements in combat and its easily distinguishable design helped make the F-4 what it is today. But with that said, here are 5 things you might not know about the F-4 Phantom. 1. The second crew member had […] More