On 15 April 1994, CC Clary was flying a reconnaissance mission over Bosnia when his Etendard IVPM was hit by a surface-to-air missile. Despite severe damage and limited control, he managed to return to his carrier and land the aircraft without further damage. On 15 April 1994, CC Clary was flying...
Ioannis Agorastos "John" Plagis DSO, DFC & Bar (1919–1974) was a Southern Rhodesian ace, noted especially for his part in the defence of Malta during 1942. Plagis was the top-scoring Southern Rhodesian ace of the war, and the highest-scoring ace of Greek origin, with 16 confirmed aerial victories including 11 over Malta. Ioannis Agorastos "John" Plagis DSO,...
Major Howard Park was one of the 406th Fighter Group's best attack pilots. The group's Thunderbolts were well-known for their lavish colours. Park was the first pilot to achieve combat kills using the new HVAR rockets during the Normandy landings, and also used them to destroy a German warship in Brest harbour. Major Howard Park was one of the...
Flottille 12.F was the first unit to receive Dassault's newest fighter. The first aircraft arrived in 2001, and the unit was declared operational in 2004. Flottille 12.F was the first unit to...