Conflicts & Operations

Bamboo Fleet D-17 Staggerwing

On a Wing and a Prayer: The “Bamboo Fleet” Shuttle Service to Corregidor

“Brad, I thought you’d get through. Glad you made it. Congratulations.”

—Lt. Gen. Jonathan Wainwright to Bamboo Fleet pilot Capt.William Bradford

In February 1942, with U-boats sinking ships one after …

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“Red Tails” Historical Photos Images of the Tuskegee Airmen

This week the movie Red Tails debuts in American theaters. The film depicts, in true Hollywood style, the exploits of the Tuskegee Airmen who flew in the 332nd Fighter Group …

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Red Tails Movie

Red Tails Movie Review

Although the amazing story of the Tuskegee Airmen has been told by Hollywood before (HBO’s The Tuskegee Airmen), Red Tails might be the best telling yet. Set for general release …

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Mystery Airman

The Identity of a World War II Airman Remains a Mystery Who is Dick?

Denise Gamino, a reporter for the Austin American-Statesman, has been trying for almost a decade to find a young man who isn’t young and isn’t related to anyone among her …

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Schwartz speaks to AFA

Air Force Chief Talks About Future Capabilities, Uncertainties

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“We will do it, or we’ll die trying,” said Gen. Norton Schwartz.

The Air Force chief of staff spoke in a 50-minute headliner address at the Air Force Association (AFA) …

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ANG AFRC Test Center

“Serious People” Are Looking at New Plan to Merge Air Force Reserve, Air Guard

A proposal to combine the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard (ANG) is being circulated in the Pentagon and around Washington – and getting attention.

Although Air Force …

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Charles Lindbergh speaking at an America First Committee rally

Fallen Lone Eagle Charles Lindbergh, the America First Committee, and the Nazis

“I am absolutely convinced that Lindbergh is a Nazi.”

– President Franklin D. Roosevelt

On May 20, 1927, Capt. Charles Lindbergh (U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve) became the first aviator …

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Col. Jimmy Stewart, U.S. Army Air Forces

A Wonderful Life: Jimmy Stewart, Actor and B-24 Bomber Pilot While others served at home, Stewart put his life on the line during combat missions over Germany

“It may sound corny, but what’s wrong with wanting to fight for your country? Why are people reluctant to use the word patriotism?”

– Jimmy Stewart

When America entered World …

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B-17G on the way to Berlin

What happened to BLUE GRASS GIRL?

Seconds after “bombs away” over Berlin, 1st Lt. Lewis K. Cloud hauled back on the control yoke, applied rudder, and peeled away from his target. It was 11:43 a.m. on …

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B-17G on the way to Berlin

Book Review: Mission to Berlin: The American Airmen Who Struck the Heart of Hitler’s Reich By Robert F.Dorr; Minneapolis, Minn.; Zenith Press, 2011; 336 pages; $28.00

Mission to Berlin is an amazing account of American heroism in the last months of World War II, when American airpower reigned supreme. Germany was beaten but still capable of …

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