SAAB 29 Tunnan: The Flying Barrel

Swedish Air Force Historic Flight – Saab J29 Tunnan Photo: John5199 The SAAB 29 Tunnan, a unique Swedish jet fighter, emerged as a symbol of innovation and determination in the…

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The SEPECAT Jaguars’ Long and Eventful Career

Royal Air Force Sepecat Jaguar T2 Photo: Chris Lofting In the early 1960s, Britain and France joined efforts to create a jet trainer that would also have a ground attack…

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The Westland Whirlwind: A Formidable Fighter Aircraft

The Westland Whirlwind, a British twin-engine heavy fighter aircraft, played a significant role in World War II’s air combat. Westland Aircraft developed the Whirlwind as a unique and innovative design…

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The Gloster Javelin: A Delta-Winged Interceptor of the Cold War Era

RAF Gloster Javelin FAW9 at RAF Coltishall 1971 Photo: Richard Vandervord The Gloster Javelin was a unique British twin-engine, all-weather interceptor aircraft that played a significant role in the Royal…

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The CF-100 Canuck: Canada’s Fighter of the Cold War

The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, colloquially known as the “Clunk,” holds a unique place in the annals of aviation history. As the first, and only, Canadian-designed and -built jet interceptor/fighter,…

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P-51 Mustang: Legend of the Skies

The P-51 Mustang is an iconic aircraft that played a pivotal role during World War II. Renowned for its speed, range, and firepower, the Mustang remains one of the most…

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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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