The Bearcat: The Last and the Best of Grumman’s Propeller Driven …
High Speed Low Drag. Grumman’s design team under Bill Schwendler wanted to use the proven and powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp radial engine to power the G58. They …
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The T-28 Trojan: North American Aviation's Next and Last Great …
Jan 27, 2018 · The Sound of Naval Aviation for Decades. The throaty snarl of Trojan engines powering student aviator-flown T-28s could be heard almost continuously along the Gulf Coast …
The Transformation of Continental Airlines in the 1950s
Dec 15, 2023 · EXPANSION THROUGH INTERCHANGE. Continental Airlines’ first strive toward becoming a major player involved the cooperation of other airlines. With the CAB’s approval, …
JAL Flight 123: A Seven Year Old Shoddy Repair Job Brought …
Amazingly There Were Survivors of the Impact But Rescue Efforts Were Inexplicably Delayed. On Monday, 12 August 1985 at 1812 local time, Japan Airlines Boeing 747SR-46 jetliner serial …
The C-130J: The High-Tech Millennial Grandchild Of The 60-Plus …
Apr 9, 2017 · Meet the Latest and Most Advanced Generation of the Ageless Herc. On 5 April 1996 the prototype Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules flew for the first time. While the J …
Col Stapp Endured The Highest G-Forces Ever To Advance Safety
Incredibly, Stapp walked away without any permanent injuries. He suffered temporary blindness for about an hour and was bruised all over. He suffered broken ribs and burns from dust hitting …
US Airways’ Enduring Legacy - Avgeekery.com
Throughout the 1980s, USAir pursued an aggressive expansion strategy, acquiring several other airlines, including small commuter airlines Pennsylvania Airlines and Suburban Airlines, and …
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk: That Little Attack Jet That Could
Jul 25, 2018 · Building a Better Scooter. Entering service with VMA-225 Vagabonds during February of 1960, the A4D-2N (later A-4C) was supposed to get a more powerful and …
Edwards AFB to Host 1st On-Base Airshow in 13 Years
Oct 9, 2022 · For the first time since 2009, the birthplace of supersonic flight is about to have an air show open to the public on-base. And considering the history of Edwards AFB and flight …