“The Red Tailed Angels” documentary series showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen. In commemoration of…
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The story of Cross Country, the only YB-29 Bomber Escorter ever built
by Dario LeoneWhile waiting for an effective long-range fighter escort to be developed, the USAAC directed in August 1941 that each new bomber…
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How a Luftwaffe Sharkmouthed Me 110 inspired Flying Tigers’ legendary tiger mouth insignia
by Dario LeoneFormer Army Air Corps pilot Erik Shilling ended up creating the insignia that would forever be linked with the American Volunteer…
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The Death of a Flying Tiger Ace: the Final Flight of Bill Reed, China’s Shining Mark
by Dario LeoneBill Reed’s engine went silent when he was about 20 miles from Liangshan airfield. Despite what misgivings he may have had,…
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THE STORY OF THE B-29 SUPERFORTRESS NAVIGATOR WHO PHOTOGRAPHED THE FIRST NUCLEAR MISSION
by Dario LeoneTibbets came over to us and said ‘there is a new bomb under construction and, if successful, it will shorten the…
