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Aviation History
November 2005
E.R. Johnson
Fourteenth Air Force: Heir to the Flying Tigers Against seemingly overwhelming odds, the diminutive Fourteenth Air Force held the line against the Japanese in China during World War II. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
E.R. Johnson
Operation Matterhorn In an effort to assure Chiang Kai-shek that the United States was ready to stop Japan from taking all of China, the U.S. Army Air Forces deployed the first Boeing B-29 in that theater of operations. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
July 2007
Don Hollway
World War II: The Cactus Air Force Fought at Guadalcanal In 1942, a small group of die-hard aviators fended off Japanese invaders at Guadalcanal, code-named 'Cactus.' mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
Sig Unander Jr.
Strike of the Aztec Eagles The only Mexican Air Force unit to serve overseas during World War II fought to liberate the Philippines. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
November 2007
Lawrence Spinetta
Battle of the Bismarck Sea The Battle of the Bismarck Sea doomed Japanese hopes for victory in the South Pacific and proved the might of precision air power. The three-day battle stunned the Japanese military and changed the course of the Pacific war. mark for My Articles similar articles
Military History
January 2007
Ricardo Bonalume Neto
A New Era in Aerial Warfare Began During the Korean War The first months of the Korean War saw a struggle for air superiority acted out by the fighters of the World War II vintage. Then the MiGs arrived, and a new era in aerial warfare began. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
September 2006
John W. Whitman
Japan's Fatally Flawed Air Forces in World War II Japan entered World War II with two well-trained air organizations, but no long-range plan on how to keep them flying. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
September 2007
Derek O'Connor
Biplane Battle: Flying Against the Bolsheviks During Russia's Civil War A mixed British squadron of fighters, bombers and recon aircraft battled Red cavalry during Russia's civil war. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
July 27, 2004
Walter A. Musciano
Condor Legion: Luftwaffe in Spanish Skies During the Spanish Civil War, a group of German pilots that became known as the Condor Legion honed their hunting skills in Spain's skies. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
January 2007
Otto Kreisher
The Rise of the Helicopter During the Korean War Used primarily for search and rescue in the Korean War's early days, choppers had become an essential battlefield tool by the conflict's end. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
May 2007
Kelly Bell
The Forgotten Few: Polish Airmen Fought During the Battle of Britain Polish airmen fought valiantly against marauding Messerschmitts during the Battle of Britain, only to see their contributions largely ignored at war's end as Poland was absorbed into the Communist bloc. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
January 2008
Alan Foster
A Bad Day For Flying: The story of a WWII B-24 Commander shot down over Hankow Shot down in flames during a raid on Hankow, B-24 commander John T. Foster evaded capture and enjoyed an unlikely reunion with his Chinese nanny. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
Kelly Bell
Air War Over Iraq In May 1941, British forces were fighting to keep Iraq in Allied hands -- a struggle that belatedly involved German and Italian aircraft as well. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
March 2008
Lawrence Spinetta
MiG Madness: The Air War over Korea Some American pilots crossed the line in their quest to shoot down enemy fighters during the Korean War. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
July 2007
O'Brien Browne
Edward 'Mick' Mannock: World War I RAF Ace Pilot RAF flight leader Edward 'Mick' Mannock devoted his meteoric combat career to teaching squadron mates how to survive in the Western Front's deadly skies. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
November 11, 2008
Andrew Moseman
The 6 Most Lethal Aircraft in History Aviation experts and warplane veterans take a look at the history of single-engine planes, fighters, bombers and attack helicopters and pick six of the most lethal fliers in the past 100 years. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
June 2005
Walter Hassell
USS Lexington: Walter Hassell Recalls the Torpedo Attack That Ended Lady Lex Unlike the flight crews, who had performed so well and valiantly, the ground crew and ship's company had been but spectators in the war. All this was to change. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
Sherwood S. Cordier
Red Star vs. the Rising Sun The undeclared conflict between the Soviet Union and imperial Japan at Khalkhin Gol cast a long shadow on subsequent events in the Pacific theater and on the Russian Front. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
Sam McGowan
The Four Horsemen Soon after the introduction of the Lockheed C-130, four U.S. Air Force pilots came up with a great way to demonstrate just how maneuverable and powerful the new transport was. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2008
Grace V. Jean
Predator Ground Stations Need Redesign, Say Pilots The demands for aerial surveillance in Iraq and Afghanistan grow by the day, and that means more Predator unmanned aircraft and pilots are needed. mark for My Articles similar articles
IEEE Spectrum
January 2011
David Schneider
Drone Aircraft: How the Drones Got Their Stingers Unmanned aerial vehicles come of age mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
November 2011
Beidel et al.
10 Technologies the U.S. Military Will Need For the Next War Examples are faster and quieter helicopters, advanced crowd-control weapons, lighter infantry equipment that doesn't overburden troops, ultra-light trucks and better battlefield communications. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
January 12, 2005
Gerald A. Schiller
Squadron of Death: Flying and Dying for Hollywood A daring group of former barnstormers introduced American film fans to flying thrills and chills in the 1920s. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
March 2008
Grace V. Jean
Pilot Stress, Aging Equipment Cause Angst at D.C. Air Guard Defending the nation's capital from an aerial attack might seem a good enough reason to give a wing commander whatever he needs. But it has not worked out that way for the aviators of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
Deborah G. Douglas
WASPS of War Nancy Harkness Love proved her mettle in the air and gained recognition for women pilots in a man's world. mark for My Articles similar articles
World War II
Donald J. Young
Phantom Raid on L.A. Anxiety about a possible Japanese invasion of the West Coast caused anti-aircraft crews guarding Los Angeles to shoot first and ask questions later. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
April 1, 2009
Joe Pappalardo
Inside the War Games for U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilots This week, warplanes from the Air National Guard 174th Fighter Wing will be flying training missions over the desert outside Nellis Air Force Base, trying desperately to compete during simulated combat over the high Nevada desert. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
July 2006
Jeff Wise
Flying Off The Drawing Board New technology is poised to transform aviation, finally making Personal Air Vehicles possible. mark for My Articles similar articles
IEEE Spectrum
December 2011
Philip E. Ross
When Will We Have Unmanned Commercial Airliners? Unmanned planes dominate the battlefield, yet airliners still have pilot - -and copilots. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2004
Sandra I. Erwin
Air Force Drills Emphasize `Expeditionary' Combat Skills With the number of aircraft expected to shrink in the years ahead---particularly fighter jets---the service will require a different talent mix, and eventually will end up with fewer fighter pilots and more officers in other specialties considered more relevant to the war on terrorism mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2012
Dan Parsons
Teaming Pilots With Drones Hampered By Technology The Army recently found that the most cost effective solution to replace its scout helicopters was a mix of traditional rotary wing platforms and unmanned aerial vehicles flying alongside to cover more ground in a single mission. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2008
Grace V. Jean
Technology Upgrades Give Edge to Ground-Attack Pilots A-10 jets will soon see an upgrade in technology. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
June 2004
Roxana Tiron
Pilots Spurring Training, Tactics Revolution Army aviators--rehashing lessons garnered in Vietnam and seizing on recent experience gained in Iraq and Afghanistan--are forcing a revolution in combat helicopter training. mark for My Articles similar articles
Popular Mechanics
January 23, 2008
Joe Pappalardo
Pentagon Turns to Engineers for Troop Transport Fix in Iraq: Analysis (With 6 Next-Gen Chopper Designs!) The Army and Air Force will seek Pentagon approval for the development of new aircraft that can carry big loads and land on poorly built, short runways -- or no runways at all. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2015
Stew Magnuson
F-35 Program Ramps Up Training for Pilots, Technicians The F-35 joint strike fighter program is transitioning to a day when its pilots will come fresh out of flight school and the new jet fighter will be their first assignment. mark for My Articles similar articles
AskMen.com Teamwork: Simon Sinek Don't forget to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. "It is that well-oiled machine that makes the pilots and the United States Air Force such a remarkable organization." mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
May 2004
Frank Colucci
Air Force Refines Training Programs for UAV Operators With growing numbers of Predator and Global Hawk unmanned aircraft expected to enter service in the years ahead, the U.S. Air Force is solidifying plans to train operators and support crews. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
August 2007
Stew Magnuson
Army Helos Can Thwart Missiles, But Remain Vulnerable The Army has made progress protecting helicopters flying in Iraq from shoulder-fired missiles, but its crews and aircraft routinely are the targets of small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2004
Roxana Tiron
Air Force Chopper Pilot Training Splits From Army After more than three decades of learning the ropes alongside Army pilots at the flight school in Fort Rucker, Ala., the Air Force has chosen its own training program for novice helicopter aviators. mark for My Articles similar articles
Salon.com
August 23, 2002
Patrick Smith
Ask the pilot How hard is it fly an airliner? And why can't I keep my tray table down during takeoff? mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2013
Dan Parsons
Debate Continues Over Role of Simulators in UAS Pilot Training There still is no agreed upon method of training new UAS pilots -- and keeping seasoned operators proficient -- for future conflicts where U.S. drones will be flying in contested airspace. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
September 2011
Grace V. Jean
Air Force Special Operators Welcome New Cargo Planes Air Force special operators have been flying C-130 aircraft for more than 40 years. Now, finally, the fleet is being upgraded to the digital J-model. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
July 2008
Grace V. Jean
Eglin Prepares to Open F-35 Training Center Lockheed Martin Corp. is building a high-tech training center at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., which will be used by all F-35 pilots and maintainers. mark for My Articles similar articles
National Defense
December 2005
Stew Magnuson
Training Fleet Sees Slow but Steady Progress The U.S. Air Force is about four years away from completing a two decade-long process of revamping its fleet of training aircraft, according to service officials. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History Letters From Readers -- September 2006 Aviation History Magazine Forgotten RAF Ace Honored... Fourteenth Air Force... B-17 Fondly Remembered... etc. mark for My Articles similar articles
Aviation History
January 2007
Letter From the swashbuckling days of the post-World War I barnstormers to long-distance flying feats such as Charles Lindbergh's iconic solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, the appeal of flight was on a dizzying climb. mark for My Articles similar articles
Salon.com
April 4, 2001
Spy plane showdown Can the hardline Bush administration use diplomacy to prevent a crisis with China? Experts weigh in... mark for My Articles similar articles
Salon.com
September 12, 2001
Phaedra Hise
Flying with phantoms A pilot waves goodbye to the World Trade Center... mark for My Articles similar articles
Salon.com
December 13, 2001
Katharine Mieszkowski
A no-fly zone for terrorism By taking pilots out of the loop, can software prevent planes from being used as bombs? mark for My Articles similar articles
The Motley Fool
August 27, 2009
Rich Smith
Hey! Who's Flying this Thing? Special Report Newsflash: Mainstream media discovers unmanned aerial vehicles or drone aircraft. mark for My Articles similar articles