Remembering the Mighty Men of the 381st Bomb Group
The all-volunteer museum honors the memory of the 381st Bomb Group, which was stationed at the Ridgewell Airfield in England.
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Antonov Rebuilding World’s Largest Cargo Aircraft, ‘Mriya’
The Ukrainian aircraft manufacturer said it expects rebuilding the aircraft destroyed by Russian fighters to cost at least 500 million euros.
Inside the ‘Spruce Goose’
FLYING takes you on a must-do tour inside the iconic Hughes Flying Boat.
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History of Agricultural Aviation Reveals a Series of Turning Points
Industry’s growth has been marked by interesting watershed moments.
Single-Pilot Ops Originated in Europe
The two-pilot crew began as an American initiative during World War II.
Restoring a Beech Super 18 to Former Glory
The Vintage Flying Museum plans to fly the Beech Super 18, once owned by aviation pioneer Jackie Cochran and entertainer Merv Griffin, to air shows to promote the history of women in aviation.
FLYING Classics: B-1B’s Legacy of Mission Flexibility
The B-1B Lancer’s roles have included nuclear deterrence and close-air support.
Spitfires Served as Heroes of the Battle of Britain
The Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain.
The Link Trainer: An Uncommanded Roll Gets Our Author’s Attention
I have logged in excess of 3,000 hours in a Redbird FMX Advanced Aviation Training Device. These are the devices that are mounted on cradles that provide the unit with pitch, yaw, and roll. One of the biggest surprises for the trainees who have been “flying” using the Microsoft Flight Simulator program and then try […]
