Category: fighters

A Look at Some of NASA’s Aircraft Over the Years

Story by Ken Kula, Photos by John Freedman and Ken Kula The United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) can trace its’ roots back to the 1915 creation of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). The NACA...

Bob Finch’s Look at Cold War Airshows at Stewart AFB

Cold War interceptor – a Convair F-102A Delta Dagger at Stewart Air Force Base Photos by Bob Finch Here’s a collection of photos from several open houses and air shows at New York’s Stewart Air Force Base during the...

Pratt and Whitney Just Celebrated Its First Century in Business

Pratt & Whitney just celebrated 100 years in the aviation engine business – “Dependable Engines” are a big reason for its longevity  Story and photos by Ken Kula Pratt & Whitney Aircraft was formed in April 1925 – just...

U.S. Navy’s and Marine Corps 250th Birthdays

Story by Daniel O. Myers, photos by Carl Kruse On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its Sesquicentennial. As America prepares to observe the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence,...

Navy Oceana, VA (NASO) Air Show 2025

Story by Daniel O. Myers. Photos by Carl Kruse, Howard German and Bob Finch With Air Boss Wayne Boggs controlling the flying and announcer Ric Peterson calling the action, the 2025 annual NASO show got underway live and on...

THE 2025 NORTHERN ILLINOIS AIRSHOW

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski The 2025 Northern Illinois Airshow was held on September 6th and 7th 2025 at the Waukegan National Airport, Waukegan Illinois. Waukegan National Airport is located just over the Wisconsin/Illinois border or approximately 40...

JET WARBIRDS OF AIRVENTURE 2025

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski Jet Warbirds continue to gain popularity at AirVenture with several different types on display and flying in the afternoon airshows. The Warbirds, just like their propeller powered brother, played just as an important...

128TH AIR REFUELING WING OPEN HOUSE 2025

Story and photos by Scott Jankowski Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport has been home to the 128th Air Refueling Wing, formerly the 128th Fighter Group since 1946 and is vital part of the Wisconsin Air National Guard. The 128th...

VFA-137 “Kestrels”: The Pride of Lemoore

Story and photos by Steve Lewis For nearly forty years, Strike Fighter Squadron 137—the “Kestrels”—have called Naval Air Station Lemoore home. From their very first F/A-18A Hornets in the 1980s to today’s advanced F/A-18E Super Hornets, the Kestrels have...

Joint Base Andrews Air Show 2025

Story and photos by Shawn Byers Joint Base Andrews held what has become a bi-annual air show on September 13th and 14th 2025. I was thankful that it was not in conflict with Naval Air Station Oceana as has...

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