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Military History January 2007 Ricardo Bonalume Neto |
A New Era in Aerial Warfare Began During the Korean War The first months of the Korean War saw a struggle for air superiority acted out by the fighters of the World War II vintage. Then the MiGs arrived, and a new era in aerial warfare began. |
Military History Colin D. Heaton |
The Count: Luftwaffe Ace Walter Krupinski Luftwaffe ace Walter Krupinski trained, led and served alongside some of the greatest fighter pilots in history. And with 197 victories, he was no slouch himself. An interview |
Aviation History Sig Unander Jr. |
Strike of the Aztec Eagles The only Mexican Air Force unit to serve overseas during World War II fought to liberate the Philippines. |
Aviation History July 2007 O'Brien Browne |
Edward 'Mick' Mannock: World War I RAF Ace Pilot RAF flight leader Edward 'Mick' Mannock devoted his meteoric combat career to teaching squadron mates how to survive in the Western Front's deadly skies. |
Aviation History September 2007 Derek O'Connor |
Biplane Battle: Flying Against the Bolsheviks During Russia's Civil War A mixed British squadron of fighters, bombers and recon aircraft battled Red cavalry during Russia's civil war. |
National Defense August 2008 Grace V. Jean |
Predator Ground Stations Need Redesign, Say Pilots The demands for aerial surveillance in Iraq and Afghanistan grow by the day, and that means more Predator unmanned aircraft and pilots are needed. |
National Defense March 2008 Grace V. Jean |
Pilot Stress, Aging Equipment Cause Angst at D.C. Air Guard Defending the nation's capital from an aerial attack might seem a good enough reason to give a wing commander whatever he needs. But it has not worked out that way for the aviators of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. |
Military History May 2005 Doug Pricer |
Surviving the Great Escape: A POW Remembers Although George McKiel helped those digging the tunnel out of Stalag Luft III, he did not participate in the actual escape -- and was thus spared execution. |
Salon.com September 12, 2001 Phaedra Hise |
Flying with phantoms A pilot waves goodbye to the World Trade Center... |
Military History Jon Guttman |
Burdick Brittin: Taking Charge Under Fire At Pearl Harbor, Burdick Brittin saw an ensign take command of his destroyer. On April 11, 1945, it was his own turn to take charge. |
AskMen.com |
Teamwork: Simon Sinek Don't forget to push yourself outside of your comfort zone. "It is that well-oiled machine that makes the pilots and the United States Air Force such a remarkable organization." |
Salon.com April 11, 2002 P. Smith |
Back in the saddle These days, because I am an airline pilot, people want to know if I'm scared. Of course I'm scared. I would be nervous flying with a pilot who wasn't... |
Salon.com August 23, 2002 Patrick Smith |
Ask the pilot How hard is it fly an airliner? And why can't I keep my tray table down during takeoff? |