Boeing P-26 Peashooter: America’s First All-Metal Fighter

Boeing P-26A 33-0123 NX3378G c/n 1899 in markings of the 95th Pursuit Squadron Photo: RuthAS Boeing’s P-26 Peashooter was the first United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) fighter to feature…

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The Harrier Jump Jet: Revolutionizing Vertical Flight

Photo: BAE Systems The Hawker Siddeley Harrier Jump Jet, a marvel of aviation engineering, captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts around the world. Developed in the 1960s, the Harrier became…

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The Saga of the Saab 37 Viggen: A Nordic Titan

SAAB 37 Viggen Photo: Alan Wilson Conception and Development Born out of the tumultuous atmosphere of the Cold War, the Saab 37 Viggen was a powerful manifestation of Swedish innovation…

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The F-8 Crusader: Last of the Gunfighters

Photo: Louis S. Gundlach Whispers of a New Horizon  At the twilight of the 1950s, an era earmarked by technological advancements and armament competition, an aviation marvel was born. The…

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Lockheed F-94 Starfire: The First with Afterburner

Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the first operational jet-powered all-weather interceptor of the US Air Force, as well as the first USAF fighter to use an afterburner. For over three years,…

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Dance of the Delta Wings: Rafale, Gripen, and Typhoon

Photo: Indian Air Force (GODL-India) Cutting edge As the theater of military aviation constantly reshapes itself in response to emerging threats and technological advancements, a few awe-inspiring creations have taken…

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The Avro Anson: An Aircraft That Refused to Retire

Avro Anson ZK-RRA Photo: Oren Rozen In an industry marked by constant evolution and rapid technological shifts, the Avro Anson’s enduring presence is noteworthy. This multirole aircraft, with its remarkable…

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The Sea Fury: Defying the Jet Revolution

TMK 20 Sea Fury 2014 Reno Air Races photo D Ramey Logan The Last Roar of Propeller Dominance The jet age introduced a slew of advanced aircraft, propelling the aviation…

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Unleashing the Beast: The F-22 Raptor

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is a marvel of modern engineering, representing the pinnacle of American air superiority technology. This fifth-generation stealth fighter jet has captivated aviation enthusiasts and military…

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When an A-10 Thunderbolt II Landed on a Highway

The USAF is conducting take-offs and landings from US highways for the first time in decades. The aircrafts involved in the drill are the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II and…

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