The Yak-3 is arguably one of the best Russian fighter aircraft that saw service during World War Two. Continue reading
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Grumman F8F-2P Bearcat
The Bearcat design was the Grumman response to the US Navy’s request in the latter war years for a fast responsive fighter to be deployed in the Pacific Theatre. Continue reading
Lockheed P-38 Lightning “Fork-Tailed Devil”
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a World War II American fighter aircraft built by Lockheed. Developed to a United States Army Air Corps requirement, the P-38 had distinctive twin booms and a single, central nacelle containing the cockpit and armament. Continue reading
Goodyear Corsair FG-1D
This Goodyear Corsair FG-1D was built under licence by the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation at their facility in Akron, Ohio and allocated Bu No 88297. Continue reading
Spitfire Mk.I – Battle of France
In 1936, before the first flight of the prototype, the Air Ministry placed an order for 310 Spitfires. However, in spite of the promises made by the Chairman of Vickers-Armstrongs (the parent company of Supermarine) that the company would be able to deliver Spitfire at a rate of five a week, it soon became clear that this would not happen. Continue reading
Flow Visualization Through The Years – NASA
This video takes a look at the evolution of various ways NASA has observed flow visualisation in aircraft structures over the years. Continue reading
Ethan Hawke Pilots Drones in ‘Good Kill’ Trailer
The drone pilot drama Good Kill just released an international trailer. Hit or miss sci-fi director Andrew Niccol (Gattaca, In Time) is at the helm of this film that follows Hawke as a fighter pilot who has adapted with technology and become a drone pilot. However, the task of piloting a drone for 12 hours a day and carrying out targeted kills from thousands of miles away just doesn’t feel right for the Air Force veteran. It looks like we might get some provocative political commentary on drones, not unlike what Niccol delivered with Lord of War before. Continue reading
WW1 Dogfight – Sopwith Triplane, Pfalz D.III and Nieuport 11
Three World War One fighter aircraft, a Sopwith Triplane, Nieuport N.11 and a Pfalz DIII, are seen dogfighting in this video. Continue reading