In January 1943, U.S. Army Air Forces pilot Richard Bong was already building a reputation that would eventually make him the top American ace of World War II. Flying his P-38 Lightning over the ...
During World War Two, the Spitfire Mk1 relied on precise convergence testing to ensure its guns hit exactly where the pilot expected. RAF armourers would fire the aircraft’s weapons at a calibrated ...
Korean War pilot Royce Williams battled Russian jets in the longest historic dogfight, kept secret for half a century. At 100 years old, he earned the Medal of Honor.
B Mercury, or 'Doomsday Plane,' was seen performing exercises near Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Sunday.
The Harrier was the first operational vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fighter aircraft, earning it the nickname of the ...
Not all its aircraft have been beautiful; most have veered wildly between appearing utilitarian, evil, cute, and totally mad.
The Aero Vodochody L-39 Albatros, initially a successful military jet trainer, is highly praised for its user-friendliness, ruggedness, simplicity, and efficiency, making it an ideal choice for ...