2023 TBM Reunion
Photos and story by John Freedman Now in its seventh year, the 2023 TBM Reunion was held at Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS) in Peru Illinois. The event started out as a birthday celebration for TBM owner Brad Deckert,...
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Story and photos by Del Laughery Every so often I’m afforded the opportunity to take part in something both inspiring and, well, awesome. While this article is primarily focused on my observations of exactly that, a training refueling mission...
In the Low Country With the Marines
Story and photos by Shawn Byers Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort held their bi-annual airshow on April 22 and 23, 2023. This was my first time visiting the South Carolina base and the longest scheduled road trip for this...
Finland Joins NATO – A Brief History of the Ilmavoimat
Story and photos by Ken Kula Finland has become part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The country’s armed forces have been involved in numerous conflicts during the 20th Century, especially in the first five decades of the...
National Naval Aviation Museum
Photos and article by Del Laughery Situated on Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL, is a national treasure of approximately 150 aircraft which make up about 15% of the National Naval Aviation Museum’s collection of historically significant Navy and Marine...
Lt. Col Frank Murray
Frank Murray was one of only six pilots to fly the A-12 for the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) legendary Oxcart program. Frank Murray was born into an Army family on 21 September 1930, the son of a professional Army...
The USAF’s Thunderbirds Mark 70 Years of Flight
During an Aviation Nation air show at Nellis AFB, a Thunderbird sneak pass begins… – Ken Kula photo Photographers include: Scott Zeno, Tim Adams, Bob Finch, Ken Middleton, Don Linn, Ken Kula, and USAF photographers Master Sgt. Mark C....
104th Fighter Wing “Mig Killer”
The 104th Fighter Wing (104 FW) is a unit of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, stationed at Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts. Captain Tony “Kimo” Schiavi recounted his role, starting with the targeting plan, stating, “We got...
Beech Commercial Transport Twins
Story and photos by Ken Kula The Beech Aircraft Company was formed in 1932. Walter Beech was President of the company, his wife Olive Ann was the company’s Secretary. Wichita, Kansas was and is the first and only home...
A Brief Look at Short Brothers Turboprop Transports
Story and photos by Ken Kula Short Brothers plc (referred to as “Shorts” here) is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The aircraft manufacturer was founded before World War I, and has made quite a name for itself over the...
The DHC-7 Dash Seven Story
Pan Am Express/Ransome Airlines Dash 7 at Boston, Massachusetts Story and photos by Ken Kula De Havilland Canada designed a niche airliner in the 1970s, which became known as the ” Dash 7″. The DHC-7 was a four-engined turboprop...
Boeing B-17 Scrapbook
Story and Photos by Ken Kula Warbird enthusiasts appreciate the sound of a quartet of radial engines coming from above, and having a World War II veteran B-17 Flying Fortress rumble overhead is always a treat. Within the last...
