dogfighter

Naval Aviator explains why fighter pilots don’t engage in dogfight like portrayed in movies and why real-world air engagements are boring (for Hollywood)

Naval Aviator explains why fighter pilots don’t engage in dogfight like portrayed in movies and why real-world air engagements are boring (for Hollywood)

Dogfight Aerial combat is seen as one of the most exciting aspects of the military… Read More

2 years ago

Never underestimate your enemy: US Navy A-7 pilot recalls the mock dogfight he had against a Danish F-104 flying low and fast

‘I had the opportunity, in the late 70’s to tangle with an F-104 (Danish) down… Read More

3 years ago

A QUICK LOOK AT NASA F-14 TOMCAT TESTBEDS

Spin issue The Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the first of a series of post-Vietnam fighters,… Read More

10 years ago

WHEN THE OLD MEETS THE NEW: WWII FIGHTER PILOT WHO FLEW THE ORIGINAL P-38 LIGHTNING GETS A GLIMPSE ON THE F-35 LIGHTNING II AND SHARES STORIES

WWII fighter pilot who flew the original P-38 Lightning gets a glimpse of the F-35 Lightning… Read More

10 years ago