April 2020 Articles

• World War II was such a horrific time, punctuated with countless battles fought by millions of soldiers. Looking back, there were many historical events that defined this costly struggle between freedom and fascism. From the turmoil in Europe, and the events that lead to the entry of the United States into the War, the fighting […]

  

  Review Runway: Sent by the Iron Sky

  World War II was such a horrific time, punctuated with countless battles fought by millions of soldiers. Looking back, there were many historical events that defined this costly struggle between freedom and fascism. From the turmoil in Europe, and the events that lead to the entry of the United States into the War, the fighting […]
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• The Bf 109 is, without a doubt, the most satisfying and challenging aircraft I have ever flown. So how does it fly and how does it compare with other WW II fighters? Pictured above: During a mock dogfight in the sky over England, Black 2 chases Big Beautiful Doll. In a close-in, hard-turning, low-speed dogfight, […]

  

  Flying Bf 109

  The Bf 109 is, without a doubt, the most satisfying and challenging aircraft I have ever flown. So how does it fly and how does it compare with other WW II fighters? Pictured above: During a mock dogfight in the sky over England, Black 2 chases Big Beautiful Doll. In a close-in, hard-turning, low-speed dogfight, […]
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• Every year, hundreds of airshows and flight demonstrations take place across the United States, showcasing the glory of aviation’s past. With so many choices available to enthusiasts wishing to see history come alive and take wing, we decided to provide our readers with a highlighted selection of museums and private organizations that preserve, restore, and […]

  

  Aviation’s Living History – The museums and tours that are keeping warbirds alive and aloft!

  Every year, hundreds of airshows and flight demonstrations take place across the United States, showcasing the glory of aviation’s past. With so many choices available to enthusiasts wishing to see history come alive and take wing, we decided to provide our readers with a highlighted selection of museums and private organizations that preserve, restore, and […]
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• The 15th U.S. Army Air Force was created on October 30, 1943, to support the Allied Air Forces in their efforts to destroy Axis industries and communications and to break the morale of the German people. Located in Italy, it could easily reach targets in Southern France, the Balkans and Central Europe. Its most known […]

  

  First Raid to Blechhammer – Escaping and Evading in Southwest Slovakia

  The 15th U.S. Army Air Force was created on October 30, 1943, to support the Allied Air Forces in their efforts to destroy Axis industries and communications and to break the morale of the German people. Located in Italy, it could easily reach targets in Southern France, the Balkans and Central Europe. Its most known […]
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• Recently, senior editor Gerry Yarrish had an experience of a lifetime when he was able to fly backseat with Nick Ziroli Jr. in his beautiful AT-6 Texan. It was during formation flight training, and being based out of the American Airpower Museum at the Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island, the flight took place mainly […]

  

  Flying Backseat in a Texan

  Recently, senior editor Gerry Yarrish had an experience of a lifetime when he was able to fly backseat with Nick Ziroli Jr. in his beautiful AT-6 Texan. It was during formation flight training, and being based out of the American Airpower Museum at the Republic Airport in Farmingdale, Long Island, the flight took place mainly […]
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• The Bf 109 came about in very strange circumstances. On February 26, 1935, when the clandestine Luftwaffe officially came into being, it had already issued a requirement for a single-seat, high-speed fighter. This had been sent to three established aircraft manufacturers but not to Professor Willy Messerschmitt’s company. Nevertheless, Messerschmitt was eventually invited to submit […]

  

  Flying Bf 109 – The Historical View

  The Bf 109 came about in very strange circumstances. On February 26, 1935, when the clandestine Luftwaffe officially came into being, it had already issued a requirement for a single-seat, high-speed fighter. This had been sent to three established aircraft manufacturers but not to Professor Willy Messerschmitt’s company. Nevertheless, Messerschmitt was eventually invited to submit […]
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