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Heinz Bär (25 May 1913 - 28 April 1957) was one of the Luftwaffe's greatest aces and was credited with 220 or 221 aerial victories. He flew over a 1,000 combat missions, from 1939 to 1945. Heinz Bär (25 May 1913 - 28 April...
Flying Rafale C142, Cne "Marty" Martinez won the Paul Bowen Trophy (Best solo jet demonstration) during the 2016 Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford. Flying Rafale C142, Cne "Marty"...
C-46A-CU serial number 41-5159 was the first production "Commando" and was delivered to the USAAF on July 12, 1942. A total of 3,181 C-46 were produced and played an essential part in the war effort. C-46A-CU serial number 41-5159 was...
During a test flight on January 25, 1966, Bill Weaver and Jim Zwayer lost control of their SR-71 Blackbird at Mach 3.2, a speed at which an ejection provided little chance of survival. The aircraft literaly broke up and Weaver was miraculously thrown out unharmed. Tragically, Zwayer did not survive the catastrophic event. During a test flight on January 25,...
During a test flight on January 25, 1966, Bill Weaver and Jim Zwayer lost control of their SR-71 Blackbird at Mach 3.2, a speed at which an ejection provided little chance of survival. The aircraft literaly broke up and Weaver was miraculously thrown out unharmed. Tragically, Zwayer did not survive the catastrophic event. During a test flight on January 25,...
"Drag Em Oot" is a veteran of many World War II campaigns, including Operation Overlord, during which it was used to drop paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division. "Drag Em Oot" is a veteran of many...
S/L "Jimmy" Sheddan DFC was the last commander of No 486 Squadron, and was credited with 7.5 victoires against V-1 "buzz bombs" and 5.33 aircraft shot down. S/L "Jimmy" Sheddan DFC was the last...
F/L Ronald Bennet was credited with four confirmed victories against V-1s during the German attack of the United-Kingdom with "buzz bombs". F/L Ronald Bennet was credited with...