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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Story and photos by Del Laughery I didn’t realize, until I travelled to the UK a few years ago, just how embraced aviation spotters are over there. For instance, the perimeter fence at RAF Marham is a very spotter-tolerant...
Photos and text by Ken Kula It’s the beginning of air show season again in the Northern Hemisphere, while it’s just wrapping up in the Southern side. There are a surprisingly large group of pilots and their aircraft which...
Our mission is to carry on the legacy of Maj. Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno by helping stellar young Americans chase their own dreams to fly and pursue their passion for aviation. Maj. Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno lived for aviation....
Story and photos by Ken Kula Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer S.A. is based in Sao Paulo. The company was formed in 1969 as a government corporation with a government-appointed president. The company began building domestic military and civilian aircraft...
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