An early B-737-700 jetliner without winglets. Retrofitting winglets on the airframe led to increased fuel efficiency. Photos by Don Linn, Scott Zeno, Scott Jankowski and Ken Kula The Boeing B-737 contains four distinct groups of variations of the original...
Story and photos by Shawn Byers The Grumman C-2A Greyhound, also known as “The COD” for Carrier Onboard Delivery, has retired after more than 60 years in service to the United States Navy. Naval Air Station Norfolk held a...
A pair of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Kawasaki C-1 transports Photos by Masaki Komatsu Masaki hails from Japan but has travelled worldwide seeking out colorful and exotic aircraft – mainly in use with military air arms. Here are photos...
Just like the Zepplin behind him that ushered in a new chapter in manned flight, NASA’s Administrator Jared Isaacman spoke about current and future missions which will push the boundaries of flight as we know them. Story and photos by...
All photos © John Freedman, story from Southwest Airlines media releases and Ken Kula Southwest Airlines provided a big boost to the 2026 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh salute to America’s 250th birthday, displaying their B-737 MAX 8 airliner named Independence...
Story and photos by Ken Kula The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows military flight demonstration team made an extraordinary North American appearance in 2026, timed to coincide with the American 250th birthday celebrations at several East Coast air shows...
Story and photos by Buğra Yiğit The Anatolian Phoenix 2026 Exercise was conducted this year under the motto: ”Wiser than a phoenix, fiercer than a wolf…” This expression reflects the spirit of the exercise, symbolizing not only combat search...
The 57th Fighter Squadron “Black Knights,” assigned to the 33d Fighter Wing’s 85th Fighter Group, plays a key role in preparing America’s allied partners to operate the F-35A Lightning II. Based at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort...
Skip Stewart and Melissa Burns during an afternoon AirVenture air show Photos by Del Laughery Del Laughery roamed the Oshkosh airport all week during AirVenture; here are some of his views of the spectacular aviation celebration. Melissa Burns awaits...
Information courtesy of the EAA, random AirVenture photos by Ken Kula Here are official press releases from the Experimental Aircraft Association with some of the record-breaking results from AirVenture Oshkosh 2026: EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2026 RECORDS SET AT...
In 2004 The 134th Air Refueling Wing unveiled “Miss Dolly”—a KC-135 featuring Dolly Parton in stars and stripes, with the words “For God and Country.” Dolly herself attended the unveiling, signed the artwork, and performed for the airmen and...
Story and photos by Scott Jankowski The 2026 Center Point Energy Dayton Airshow was held on June 13th and 14th 2026 at the Dayton International Airport in Vandalia, Ohio, which is located eight miles North of Dayton, Ohio. The...
A special livery has been applied to a General Dynamics F-16A Block 72V “Viper” of the 56th Operations Group (56 OG), 21st Fighter Squadron (21st FS), “The Gamblers,” based at Morris Air National Guard Base in Tucson, Arizona. The...
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