The XP-55 Ascender
Ascender was the official name given to the Curtiss XP-55 experimental fighter. But American troops, with their inimitable wit, can’t …
Fighter Aircraft
Book Review – Hidden Warbirds II
The days of World War II-surplus fighters and bombers being sold for a few hundred dollars or less are nearly …
International F-16 Fighting Falcons | Photos
It is hard to believe that the F-16, officially named the Fighting Falcon, more popularly known as the Viper, turned …
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons: Early Birds | Photos
It is hard to believe that the F-16, officially named the Fighting Falcon, more popularly known as the Viper, turned …
First Australian F-35s Are Rolled Out
U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics Frank Kendall touted the F-35’s capabilities and explained the aircraft’s expense …
Book Review – The German Aces Speak II: World War II Seen Through the Eyes of Four More of the Luftwaffe’s Most Important Commanders
The aphorism not to judge a book by its cover has never been more true than with The German Aces …
F-35B Lightning IIs Miss Farnborough Airshow, Remain Within Restricted Flight Envelope
Rear Adm. John Kirby confirmed in a Department of Defense briefing that the four F-35B Lightning IIs scheduled to fly …
A-4 Skyhawk Anniversary | Photos
Tinkertoy, Scooter, Bantam Bomber, Mighty Midget, Mighty Mite, Heinemann’s Hot Rod, and other affectionate names were given to the A-4 …
F-35 Returns to (Limited) Flight
U.S. Air Force and Navy airworthiness authorities yesterday approved the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter fleet returning to limited …
Book Review – The Red Baron: The Graphic History of Richthofen’s Flying Circus and the Air War in WWI
During Wayne Vansant’s prolific career writing and illustrating graphic histories, he has covered the Civil War, World War II, the …