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WWII Fighter Plane Discovered on Beach

WWII Fighter Plane Discovered on BeachBy RICHARD PYLE,APPosted: 2007-11-14 19:09:09Filed Under: Nation News, World NewsNEW YORK (Nov. 14) – Sixty-five years after an American P-38 fighter plane ran out of gas and crash-landed on a beach in Wales, the long-forgotten World War II relic has emerged from the surf and sand where it lay buried.Beach […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 12 – Towing Gliders

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 12 – Towing Gliders

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 12Towing Gliders Podcast host Budd Davisson interviews Flight Journal editor Roger Post on what it is like to tow gliders. Roger towed for almost eight years and relates some of his experiences for our listeners. Episode 12 – Towing Gliders PC users – Right click the link above and “save target as” to […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Flight Journal asks the question: what was the best WW II fighter and why?

Flight Journal asks the question: what was the best WW II fighter and why?

We want your opinion! Please write your answers below.

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Enola Gay pilot, Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets Jr. has passed away

Enola Gay pilot, Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets Jr. has passed away

Enola Gay pilot, Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets Jr. has passed away Retired USAF Brig. Gen. Paul W. Tibbets, Jr.óborn in Quincy, Illinoisóentered the Army Air Corps on February 25, 1937, at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. He graduated from pilot school at Kelly Field, Texas, and moved on to his first duty assignment with the 16th […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 11 – Staggerwing Beechcraft

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 11 – Staggerwing Beechcraft

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 11Staggerwing Beechcraft The Staggerwing Beech has transcended both ìClassicî and ìlegendaryî status to become a class all its own and Budd Davisson tells us why.Episode 11 – Staggerwing Beechcraft Like what you hear? Leave us your comments and feedback below.

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 10 – J-3 Cub

Flight Journal Podcast – Episode 10J-3 Cub The once-common J-3 Cub has become a true classic and Budd Davisson takes us for a flight in one. Episode 10 – P-3 CubPC users – Right click the link above and “save target as” to save to your hard drive.Mac users – Control+click the link above and “download […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Pentagon Days Away from Decision to Bring WWII Naval Air Crewmen Back From 60 Year Temporary Antarctic Grave

Pentagon Days Away from Decision to Bring WWII Naval Air Crewmen Back From 60 Year Temporary Antarctic Grave

SEATTLE, WA, OCTOBER 14, 2007óMore than 40 surviving family members of three U.S. World War II Naval air crewmen left in a 60 year old temporary grave are awaiting the Pentagonís decision to approve a formal plan to finally bring their loved ones home through the efforts of the George One crew Recovery Operation. Victimized […]

Aviation History | History of Flight | Aviation History Articles, Warbirds, Bombers, Trainers, Pilots | Russia to host the 8th FAI World Hot Air Airship Championship in June 2008

Russia to host the 8th FAI World Hot Air Airship Championship in June 2008

On June 21-28, 2008 the 8th FAI World Hot Air Airship Championship will take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia. In addition to the hot air airship competitions an International Balloon Fiesta will also take place. According to the preliminary programme of the Organizers, about 20 hot air airships are going to take part in the […]

Airplane rental website

During the past two years, Iíve gathered information on aircraft rentals across the United States ñ their hourly rates, cockpit features, etc. Iíve compiled all of this information into an easy-to-use search engine at www.archerbravo.com. This tool helps pilots find the planes they want, with the features they need, in the areas they want to fly. […]