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USMC Harrier pilot on how fighter pilots can talk to an enemy aircraft in an air engagement
10+ hour, 40+ min ago (540+ words) Fighter pilots absolutely do not chat with each other in the way you see in the Top Gun movies: they know that anyone on the assigned frequency can hear what you say, unless you use encryption or other methods to…...
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.
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (217+ words) The Spitfire is an icon of World War II, becoming the darling of the British public through defending the skies during the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire’s combat ability and superb handling meant it was loved by British, Commonwealth and…...
Spitfire Vs Bf 109: handling tests and why the latter turned more readily to the right than to the left
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (258+ words) During the early war years the Bf 109 was one of the world’s finest single seat fighters. Its basic design provided the potential for it to take new engines and armament so that it remained the backbone of the Luftwaffe fighter…...
Here’s why the F/A-18 has its rudders deflected inward during cat shot
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (378+ words) The US’ first all-weather fighter and attack aircraft The F/A-18 Hornet became the US’ first all-weather fighter and attack aircraft, and was designed for traditional strike applications such as interdiction and close air support without compromising its fighter capabilities. The…...
The tragic death of John Derry, the first British pilot to break the sound barrier
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (172+ words) In 1952, the British aircraft industry gradually emerged from the economic crisis. All elements of the aircraft industry were present at the annual Farnborough fair to exhibit their new projects to the public. Because speed had become an essential factor in…...
Navy F-14 Pilot tells how he was able to Land his Tomcat Without Canopy after his Backseater erroneously Bailed Out
1+ week, 5+ day ago (381+ words) Few aircraft of the Cold War era have attained such cult status and adoration among those that flew it, wanted to fly it or kept it flying as the mighty Grumman F-14 Tomcat. The jet was the final fighter created by…...
F-4E pilot recalls spotting a glider flying close to the target during a training air-to-ground mission
1+ week, 5+ day ago (373+ words) The F-4E Phantom II fighter bomber is essentially an F-4D with improved J79-GE-17 engines (900 pounds more static sea level thrust each) and an M61A1 “Vulcan” 20mm cannon. Operational experience gained in Vietnam had a direct influence on the addition of the cannon. The air-to-air…...
F-102 pilot recalls when he was left alone in the cockpit of a KC-135 flying from the US to Okinawa
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (208+ words) For an aircraft that was only to be an “interim” interceptor, the Deuce served a long and successful life and helped to deter the Soviets or any other enemy from sending bombers against the United States. ‘About half way through…...
The secret behind P-51B/C/D Mustang range
2+ week, 2+ day ago (282+ words) The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. In fact, in December 1943 the first Merlin-engined P-51B/C Mustangs entered combat in Europe. These P-51s provided…...
“Things don’t look rosy for our big cities:” Luftwaffe’s leadership on B-17 after their first encounter with captured Flying Fortress
3+ week, 1+ day ago (484+ words) The aircraft served in every WWII combat zone, but is best known for daylight strategic bombing of German industrial targets. Production ended in May 1945 and totaled 12,731. The name Flying Fortress has entered the world of myth and legend. Perhaps more…...