In 1994 Blackburn Buccaneer S.2B XV361 was put up for disposal by the Ministry Of Defence and purchased by the Ulster…
Cold War EraMilitary Aviation
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Aviation HistoryMilitary AviationWarbirds
The story of the de Havilland Hornet, the cool, forgotten successor of the famous Mosquito
by Dario LeoneAn often forgotten aircraft that was nevertheless the pinnacle of its type. Most have heard of the Mosquito, but many forget…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
Seafires Vs ‘Hooked Spitfires:’ a quick look at the difference between a Seafire and a standard Spitfire fitted with an arrestor hook
by Dario LeoneWhat is the difference between a Seafire and a ‘Hooked Spitfire’ — a standard Spitfire fitted with an arrestor hook —…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary AviationWarbirds
Flying the Seafire: a comparison with the Vought F4U Corsair and Hawker Sea Fury
by Dario Leone“We had several interesting dogfights with the much larger and more powerful F4U Corsair. In turning dogfights, the Corsairs were unable…
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Aircraft CarriersAviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
Beautiful vintage footage shows Royal Navy Phantom fighter jets undertaking trials aboard HMS Eagle aircraft carrier
by Dario LeoneAlready equipped with subsonic De Havilland Sea Vixen all weather fighters and Blackburn Buccaneer low level strike aircraft, the Eagle was…
