The great war 2:18 Guns 3:43 Escaping Tragedy 5:25 Power (and engineering) 6:22 Pilot (Manfred Von Richthofen) 7:05 Range 7:32 Evolution (Speed) 9:31 Faster is Better (The beginning of WWII) 11:13 The ...

The history of military aviation is a rich and fascinating one, spanning over 120 years. From its humble beginnings as a niche experimental weapon to its current status as a fundamental battlefield ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – The Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach recently announced that a Lockhead PV-2 Harpoon aircraft, nicknamed the “Island Doll” has joined their collection. The PV-2 ...

Historical records indicate that 2nd Lt. J.T. Lawson and Pvt. Joseph Reade had been practicing tailspins over the newly ...

Fighter planes get a lot of press. Fast, sleek, and impossibly advanced, the image of the knights of the sky dueling to the death in their cockpits is a highly romanticized facet of aerial warfare.

Germany produced three outstanding modern airliners in the interwar period: the Junkers Ju 52, Junkers Ju 86 and Focke-Wulf ...

World War I was the laboratory that transformed airplanes from vehicles of limited capability into reliable weapons of war. The “World War I: The Birth of Military Aviation” exhibition highlights both ...

Aviation history is full of daring tales of courage and achievement. These books recount many of the most pivotal moments in flying history. [Pixabay photo] Aviation is a technical practice made ...

Jettly reports on the evolution of Air Force One, highlighting its role in shaping private aviation standards and ...

ST. HELENA — To Mike Nieman, the smell of his large Pratt & Whitney “Wasp Major” radial aircraft engine running is “the smell of victory.” “That smell is of a working engine that made this country ...

Aviation is portrayed as a profound human passion and historical journey, encompassing dreams, challenges, and significant societal impact, beyond just its technical and engineering feats. The article ...