During the Battle of Britain, a lone German Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance seaplane fought against six RAF Spitfires. And shot one down.
The RAF learned that the Ar 196 could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent if flown by an able pilot. Beating its…
The RAF learned that the Ar 196 could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent if flown by an able pilot. Beating its…
The diversion took place on Nov. 9, 1989, and the aircraft was Phantom FGR.2 serial XV476. As we have reported in…
It was the ease with which the aeroplane passed into the supersonic regime, with none of the violent behaviour experienced by…
The plans represent the symbolic culmination of a four-decades-old and deep-rooted exchange programme between the USAF and RAF founded on trust.…
Boasting a range of nearly 2000 nautical miles, the aircraft was unique, as no other reconnaissance platform could carry four different…
One particular claim made by a Defiant crew of No. 264 Sqn has had some resonance in recent years – Do…
On Nov. 3, 1956, at the height of Operation Musketeer, No 139 Sqn was tasked with marking Luxor airfield for the…
The Buffalo won a competition against the Grumman F4F Wildcat in 1939 to become the US Navy’s first monoplane fighter aircraft. Designed and built…
Of all the aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain, Hurricane OK-1 was that which made the most impact. One single aircraft.…
An often forgotten aircraft that was nevertheless the pinnacle of its type. Most have heard of the Mosquito, but many forget…
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