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F-14D ‘Felix One’, the last US Navy Tomcat to ever fly and today displayed outside the Cradle of Aviation Museum
Aviation History / F-14 Tomcat / Military Aviation

F-14D ‘Felix One’, the last US Navy Tomcat to ever fly and today displayed outside the Cradle of Aviation Museum

By 
Dario Leone
Oct 3 2026

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A Mighty Fortress: why the Boeing B-17 is the best bomber ever built
Aviation History / Military Aviation

A Mighty Fortress: the B-17 is the best bomber ever built. Here’s why.

Sep 30 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
Promoting the Behemoth: Strategic Air Command Movie and B-36 Peacemaker-boosting campaign
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Promoting the Behemoth: Strategic Air Command Movie and B-36 Peacemaker-boosting campaign

Sep 25 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Imperial Japanese Navy H6K Mavis pilot recalls when a B-17 bomber attacked and nearly shot down his Flying Boat
Aviation History / Military Aviation

Japanese H6K Mavis pilot recalls B-17s attacking and nearly shooting down his Flying Boat

Sep 25 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Volksjäger: the Heinkel He 162, the Nazi jet capable of being flown by anyone
Aviation History / Military Aviation

Volksjäger: the Heinkel He 162, the Nazi jet capable of being flown by anyone

Sep 24 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Mortons Books
Flying Hold status: why F-117s are still flying although they are retired
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Flying Hold status: why F-117s are still flying although they are retired

Sep 23 2026
By 
Dario Leone
The B-26 was USAAF bomber Luftwaffe Me 262 pilots would least enjoy to attack. Here’s why.
Aviation History / Military Aviation

The B-26 was USAAF bomber Luftwaffe Me 262 pilots ‘would least enjoy to attack.’ Here’s why.

Sep 22 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Osprey Publishing
The B-17 Copilot who stayed on his crippled Fortress to let his crew bail-out. He was killed in the crash of his bomber after gasoline tanks exploded.
Aviation History / Military Aviation

The B-17 Copilot who stayed on his crippled Fortress to let his crew bail-out. He was killed in the crash of his bomber after gasoline tanks exploded.

Sep 21 2026
By 
Dario Leone
When Jackie Cochran complained for a Mach 1.96 (instead of Mach 2) ride in an A3J Vigilante
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

When Jackie Cochran complained for a Mach 1.96 (instead of Mach 2) ride in an A3J Vigilante

Sep 20 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
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The Story of the RB-47H ELINT Plane shot down by a Soviet MiG-19 over the Barents Sea
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Soviet MiG-19 pilot recalls shooting down USAF RB-47 ELINT plane over Barents Sea

Sep 18 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Osprey Publishing
England’s future Queen Elizabeth defied authorities and christened a B-17 in her own name. The aircraft survived more bombing missions than any thought possible.
Aviation History / Military Aviation

England’s future Queen Elizabeth defied authorities christening B-17 in her name. The aircraft survived more bombing missions than any thought possible.

Sep 16 2026
By 
Thomas Van Hare
German Ace Adolf Galland recalls nearly Burning to Death after RAF Spitfire damaged his Bf 109
Aviation History / Military Aviation

German Ace Adolf Galland recalls nearly Burning to Death after RAF Spitfire damaged his Bf 109

Sep 15 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
Here’s why Luftwaffe lost 20% of its Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers during the Battle of Britain even though they were escorted by fighters
Aviation History / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

Although escorted by fighters, Luftwaffe lost 20% of its Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers during Battle of Britain. Here’s why.

Sep 14 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Can you name them all? The iconic photo featuring the 22 different types of USAF aircraft operational in 1956 flying in a single formation.
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Can you name them all? The iconic photo featuring the 22 different types of USAF aircraft operational in 1956 flying in a single formation.

Sep 14 2026
By 
Dario Leone
RAF Controller during Battle of Britain explains why it’s not true that ‘Hurricanes went for the bombers and Spitfires engaged the fighters’
Aviation History / Military Aviation

During Battle of Britain it’s not true that ‘Hurricanes went for bombers and Spitfires for fighters.’ RAF Controller during BoB tells why.

Sep 13 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Osprey Publishing
Massachusetts Air National Guard’s F-15 pilots who became 9/11 1st military responders
Aviation History / Military Aviation

Massachusetts Air National Guard’s F-15 pilots who became 9/11 1st military responders

Sep 11 2026
By 
Dario Leone
The Iowa ANG F-16s that escorted Air Force One on 9/11
Aviation History / Military Aviation

The Iowa ANG F-16s that escorted Air Force One on 9/11

Sep 10 2026
By 
Dario Leone
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