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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

By 
Dario Leone
Sep 11 2026

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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
Lightning Mach 2 interceptor struggled to win mock dogfights Vs WWII Spitfire during trial flights conducted by RAF between the two types. Here’s why.
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Lightning Mach 2 interceptor struggled to win mock dogfights Vs WWII Spitfire during trial flights conducted by RAF between the two types. Here’s why.

Sep 10 2026
By 
Dario Leone
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When China took control of Paracel Islands after defeating South Vietnam (The US did not help South Vietnamese)
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation / Naval Warfare

When China took control of Paracel Islands after defeating South Vietnam (The US did not help South Vietnamese)

Sep 8 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Here’s why the Canberra PR 9 had been the best reconnaissance aircraft during early operations in Enduring and Iraqi Freedom
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Canberra PR 9 had been the best recce aircraft during early operations in Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Here’s why.

Sep 8 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Osprey Publishing
Perhaps designed to be F-117 opposite: the F-19 could be a product of disinformation
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

A product of disinformation: the F-19 was designed to be F-117 opposite (perhaps)

Sep 7 2026
By 
Francesco Jerace
Bf 109 Vs Spitfire: the handling tests and why the former turned more readily to the right than to the left
Aviation History / Military Aviation

Spitfire Vs Bf 109: handling tests and why the latter turned more readily to the right than to the left

Sep 6 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Mortons Books
The C-141 is possibly The Most Significant Aircraft in History of Jet Airlifter Design. Here’s why.
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Here’s why the C-141 is The Most Significant Aircraft in History of Airlifter Design

Sep 6 2026
By 
Dario Leone
The tragic death of John Derry, the first British pilot to break the sound barrier
Airshows / Aviation History / Losses and Aviation Safety / Military Aviation

The tragic death of John Derry, the first British pilot to break the sound barrier

Sep 5 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Key Publishing
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A gift from the East: The defection of Viktor Belenko, the Soviet MiG-25 pilot who stole a Foxbat and flew it to Japan
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

A gift from the East: The defection of Viktor Belenko, the Soviet MiG-25 pilot who stole a Foxbat and flew it to Japan

Sep 5 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Schiffer Military
British Airways Boeing 747 Speedbird 206 Vs Frankfurt Airport ATC: 89th Airlift Wing Pilot tells the story of the best pilot-ATC argument of all time
Aviation History / Aviation Humor / Civil Aviation / Military Aviation

BA Boeing 747 Speedbird 206 Vs Frankfurt Airport ATC: the best pilot-ATC argument of all time

Sep 1 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Here’s why Lavi fighter bomber cancellation led Israeli aerospace industry to help China in J-10 development (with unauthorized transfer of American technology)
Aviation History / Cold War Era / Military Aviation

Lavi fighter cancellation led Israel to help China in J-10 development (with unauthorized transfer of American technology)

Aug 31 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Helion & Company
Here’s the real secret behind P-51B/C/D Mustang’s range
Aviation History / Military Aviation

The secret behind P-51B/C/D Mustang range

Aug 27 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Naval Aviator tells why in air to air combat a P-51 would toast an F-117 everyday
Aviation History / Military Aviation

Naval Aviator tells why in air to air combat a P-51 would toast an F-117 everyday

Aug 26 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Rather than move up the ranking ladder, he just wanted to fly: The story of World's high-time F-16 pilot
Aviation History / Military Aviation

The World’s high-time F-16 pilot: Rather than move up ranking ladder, he just wanted to fly

Aug 23 2026
By 
Dario Leone
Sponsored by: Mortons Books
The Iconic F4U Corsair was Plagued by Troubles as a carrier aircraft but became the Primary USMC Fighter during WW II
Aviation History / Military Aviation

The Iconic F4U Corsair was Plagued by Troubles as carrier aircraft yet became Primary USMC Fighter during WWII

Aug 22 2026
By 
William Cobb
“Things don’t look rosy for our big cities:” Here’s what the Luftwaffe’s leadership thought of the legendary B-17 Flying Fortress bomber
Aviation History / Military Aviation

“Things don’t look rosy for our big cities:” Luftwaffe’s leadership on B-17 after their first encounter with captured Flying Fortress

Aug 21 2026
By 
Dario Leone
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