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Although the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane are perhaps more famous, the aircraft that most embodies the Royal Air Force (RAF) in World War II may be the de Havilland Mosquito. As the Nazi war machine grew rapidly in Germany, the British Air Ministry was looking for a short to medium range bomber. Although the … Read more
Founded in 1912, the Lougheed Aircraft Manufacturing Company took advantage of the burgeoning aviation industry that emerged shortly after the Wright Brothers’ first flight at Kitty Hawk. Shortly before the Great Depression forced the firm into bankruptcy in 1926, the name was changed to Lockheed Aircraft Firm. After some time, the business was taken over … Read more
Quick Links Ever since the release of the first Star Wars trilogy, fans have wanted to board a ship and take part in a massive space battle. The X-Wing Starfighter is the most famous of all spaceships. Given how often the famous ship appeared in the film, almost any fan of the franchise should be … Read more
The first operational fighter aircraft of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) was the Lockheed P-80 Shooting Star, eventually designated the F-80. Although German aircraft are frequently highlighted in conversations about aviation technology during World War II, the P-80 had a major impact and shaped aviation technology going forward. Development of jet technology during … Read more
For generations, visitors and longtime residents have been drawn to the Florida Keys by the stunning blue vistas on both sides of the Overseas Highway and their intriguing Dry Tortugas mysteries and history. As the number of islands reaches 200, we wanted to commemorate the history of a special place by looking back at the … Read more
On July 19, 1918, at 11:00 a.m., an explosion occurred on the port side of the Pennsylvania-class armored cruiser USS San Diego (ACR-6), formerly known as USS California. The ship sank to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean in less than half an hour. Since no one took credit for the attack, historians had to … Read more
Summary and Key Points: On July 19, 1957, the U.S. Air Force tested the MB-1 Genie, a nuclear air-to-air rocket, by launching it from an F-89J Scorpion over Yucca Flats, Nevada. -Part of the Plumbob John series, this test demonstrated that Genie could shoot down approaching bombers. -Although it was never used in combat, the genie … Read more
The DC-7, a variant of the DC-6 produced by Douglas Aircraft Company between 1953 and 1958, was designed to fly the entire length of the United States in eight hours. Unlike the successful DC-3 and DC-6, the DC-7 was Douglas’ final piston-engine aircraft, and none of them are still in service today. Douglas was initially … Read more
On May 5, 2006, the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter—which had been in use by the USAF for nearly 40 years—was retired from active duty. The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, which was intended to replace the Lockheed C-141 Starlifter as well as to perform some of the duties previously allocated to the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy, assumed the … Read more
When it comes to buying a new vehicle, there can be conflicting emotions. You must be very happy with your brand new car. However, once you enter and begin the purchase process, skepticism may change your first feelings. Do you really need or want what is being offered? Are there any salespeople trying to sell … Read more
