The F-4J Phantom II is a variant of the F-4 Phantom II series, one of the most iconic aircraft used by the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps McDonnell Aircraft initially developed the McDonnell Dou… Read More

A destination covered with lush forests and state parks, a vibrant art scene, historic landmarks and fun outdoor activities, Olympia in Washington is one of the most interesting places in t… Read More

Z wszystkich imprez lotniczych jest jedna, która wyróżnia się szczególnie. Są to pokazy lotnicze i targi przemysłu lotniczego AirVenture w Oshkosh w… Read More

Aviation enthusiasts and military history aficionados alike can agree that the A2D Skyshark is one of the more intriguing aircraft of the mid-20th century. Its tumultuous development pro… Read More

A-1 Skyraider fighter was WWII design but still saw combat in Vietnam  Business InsiderA fighter plane designed for the US Navy during World War II was still taking down jet fighte… Read More

Douglas AD-4 Skyraider was originally intended as a Second World War dive/torpedo bomber. It was developed by Douglas Aircraft Company as a single-engine, propeller-driven attack aircraft wi… Read More

The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing is a renowned biplane design that has become an icon of aviation history. It was designed and first built in the 1930s by the Beech Aircraft Corporation w… Read More

The National Museum of the Air Force (NMUSAF) has had an A-1E Skyraider on display since 1968. That aircraft is the exact tail number, 132649 that Major Bernard Fisher was… The post T… Read More

After eight right seat combat rides in the Skyraider and a series of briefing covering subjects ranging from avoiding venereal disease to combat Rules of Engagement and everything in between… Read More

As I became more comfortable with flying the Skyraider, my next challenge was to master the aircraft’s fairly complex weapons delivery system that included 15 external stations. The po… Read More

JD Dillard’s 2016 breakout feature film, “Sleight,” was a low-budget gem that showcased what this up-and-coming filmmaker could do. Applying an indie sensibility to a gritt… Read More

“My Fighter Career” is a limited series of articles by Byron Hukee. He’s a humble, bad ass, retired USAF pilot who flew everything from the F-100 to the F-16. You… T… Read More

A highly unusual “bomb” hanging under the wing was displayed by the U.S. Navy on a brand-new F/A-18E Block III Super Hornet fighter. The F/A-18E Block III Super Hornet has been s… Read More

Today Microsoft and Asobo Studio hosted a livestream showcasing upcoming plans for Microsoft Flight Simulator, while third-party developers shared their own news. As usual, we h… Read More

These US Air Force Skyraider Pilots Were Flying Antiques, But They Made the Most of Them This video is a segment taken from an Air Force Now film featuring US… The post WATCH: Spads… Read More

Today third-party developers have provided new information about upcoming aircraft and an airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. We start with MilViz, which hosted an extensive livestrea… Read More

A mockup of the Calidus B-350 turboprop shows its heavy load (Photo by Michael Jerdev via hushkit.net).Abu Dhabi-based aircraft manufacturer Calidus finally unveiled a mock-up of its B-350 B… Read More

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The Zelos Skyraider watch, the latest offering from the Zelos brand, is a highly legible Flieger watch inspired by the Douglas A-1 Skyraider, a propeller plane used by the U.S. Air Force in… Read More

The AD-1 Skyraider was designed and manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company in Southern California during the early 1940s. The Skyraider prototype first flight occurred on March 18, 1945… Read More

Hurlburt Field, Florida.This aircraft memorial is dedicated to all USAF personnel and our fellow South Vietnamese airmen who flew the A-1 in the Southeast Asia conflict. It also commemorates… Read More

USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II.The A-10 Thunderbolt II is the first U.S. Air Force aircraft designed for close air support of ground forces. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is an ugly beast (thus its nick… Read More

VMAQ-2, the final squadron in the Marine Corps to operate the EA-6B Prowler, is set to cease operations in March 2019.EA-6B Prowler’s final chapter being written at Al Udeid.For over f… Read More

The 2017 airshow season is almost a wrap across the United States, and one of the crowd favorites, the NAVY Tac Demo “GLADIATORS” from VFA-106, paid tribute to the storied car… Read More