Aug 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
First flight of a turbojet powered aircraft: On August 27, 1939, just five days before the start of World War II, the Heinkel He 178 took to the air for the first time. The stunning achievement was shrouded in secrecy, and in any event was overshadowed by...
Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
A German zeppellin on a night bombing raid over Great Britain is shot down for the first time since the raids began one year before. The pilot, Lieutenant Leefe-Robinson of the Royal Flying Corps, is awarded the Victoria Cross. Share this: Share on...
Dec 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
The first air battle of the American Volunteer Group, better known as the Flying Tigers, occurs in the skies over Kunming, China. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new...
Dec 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Hawker Hurricane Mk. 1 enters service with the Royal Air Force on Christmas Day, 1937. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Email a link to a friend...
Jan 8, 2017 | Blue Max, Kit Previews A - D, Uncategorized
Albatros D.III (Oef) by Blue Max 1/48 scaleCost: $35.00Decals: Three versionsComments: Very nice multimedia kit with specialized parts for 3 individual versions History Manufactured under license from the German Albatros mbH, Johannistal, the Oeffag (Oesterreichische...
Jan 16, 2017 | Blue Max, Kit Previews E - I, Uncategorized
Halberstadt C1.II by Blue Max 1/48 scale Kit No. 633 Price: $35.00 Decals: One version – Imperial German Air Service Comments: Limited run injection molded kit; white metal detail parts for cockpit (internal bracing), engine, machine guns, support struts, and...
Jan 10, 2017 | Kit Previews J - O, Uncategorized, Zvezda
Lavochkin La-5 by Zvezda 1/48 scaleKit No. 4803Cost: $22.00Decals: 3 versions – all Soviet Air Force during WWIIComments: New tooling, engraved panel lines, complete engine and gun bay with internal structural frame History The LaGG-3 Soviet fighter employed in...
Jan 29, 2017 | Azur, Kit Previews J - O, Uncategorized
Nieuport Delage NiD-72 by Azur 1/72 scale Kit No. A069 Cost: $20.00 Decals: 3 versions – Belgian, Brazilian, or Romanian Air Forces Comments: 1930’s French sesquiplane fighter; includes resin and PE parts for cockpit, radiators; includes photo-etch parts...
