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:Click to share...
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:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit...
Dec 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
The Hawker Hurricane Mk. 1 enters service with the Royal Air Force on Christmas Day, 1937. Share this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to email a...
Jan 9, 2017 | Company List
A so-so manufacturer of … B-25 Mitchell The North American B-25 Mitchell was a versatile medium bomber of World War II, and on April 18, 1942 was the means by which the U.S. first hit back at Japan after the devastating December 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. It...
Jan 9, 2017 | Company List
An excellent modeling company… BE2c (Airfix) Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2c by Airfix 1/72 scale Kit No. A02101 Cost: $12.00 Decals: Two versions, one for Royal Flying Corps, the second for Royal Naval Air Service, both during 1916 Comments: New tooling;...
Jan 9, 2017 | Company List
kljsdf k jskldfj sdk sdfksd fks dk sfd fkskf ksdf Polikarpov I-190 The I-190 was an experimental development of the Russian I-153 biplane fighter that never saw active service. Amodel’s I-190 features delicate engraved panel lines and skis. Share this:Click to...
Jan 9, 2017 | Company List
kljsdf k jskldfj sdk sdfksd fks dk sfd fkskf ksdf Douglas M-2 Douglas M-2 Mail Plane by Aurora 1/48 scale Cost: $10.00 (aftermarket; original price: $1.90) Decals: One version Comments: Early Air Mail aircraft; great historical interest History The Douglas M-2 was an...
Jan 9, 2017 | Company List
kljsdf k jskldfj sdk sdfksd fks dk sfd fkskf ksdf Arsenal VG-33/39 The Arsenal de l’Aeronautique VG-33 and VG-39 represented the zenith of French military aircraft design just before World War II — and were on par with the impressive Messerschmitt Bf 109....
