WWII POW Charles C. Huppert’s Story Of The Great Escape
Charles C. Huppert was a World War II pilot who rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Air Force, and later, the United States Air Force. He…
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Military Aircraft Civilians Can Purchase
It’s hard to imagine the powerful, fast, and even dangerous military aircraft for sale can be bought so easily. But, as new generations of aircraft are produced and older ones…
The Air Force Heritage Flight Program – A Flying Museum
In 1903, the Wright brothers achieved the first powered, sustained, and controlled airplane flight, heralding the age of heavier-than-air aviation. More than a century later, aviation has advanced tremendously and…
The Fastest Military Jets in History
F-100 Super Sabre USAF The F-100 Super Sabre was America’s answer to the future of air-to-air superiority in the mid-1950s. Equipped with…
Historical Abandoned Military Bases Around the World
Hashima Island, Japan South China Morning Post Formally known as Gunkanjima Island, this tiny piece of land has an incredible history. Believing…
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
The Korean War proved to the United States that a new generation of heavy lifter aircraft was desperately needed in order to meet the changing mission requirements of the Cold…
Iconic Planes Of The Second World War
Northrop P-61 Black Widow U.S. Airforce Despite its ominous name, the Northrop P-61 doesn’t get the attention that more iconic American planes…
The B-29 Superfortress Bomber
The first flight of the B-29 Superfortress was on the 21st of September, 1942. Produced by Boeing, the Superfortress was considered to be the most advanced bomber aircraft of its…
Bell UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter, nicknamed the “Huey,” was built in 1959 for the United States Army by Bell Corporation. Originally known as the Bell HU-1, it was designed to…
Vought F-8 Crusader Jet Fighter
The F-8 Crusader is commonly referred to as the ‘Last American Gunfighter’ amongst aviation experts. It’s a single engine air superiority jet fighter designed to take off and land from…
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