“Big Tail” – One of a kind SR-71 Blackbird – 2004 Wings & Airpower CD

By Tony Landis, in the December 2004 edition of Wings Shortly after the first SR-71s began flying operational missions over North Vietnam, the Air Force began looking into ways of
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WWII B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber “Aluminum Overcast”

Touring the United States since 1994, tens of thousands have experienced the allure of EAA’s fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress, named “Aluminum Overcast.” Histo
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U-2 Pilots Looking Very Bad-Ass

Great photo of U-2 pilots getting ready for the commemoration of the 1st Reconnaissance Squadron’s Centennial.   From WikiPedia: The 1st Reconnaissance Squadron is a Uni
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Videos of NASA Supper Guppy delivering Space Shuttle Trainer

The Aero Spacelines Super Guppy is a large, wide-bodied cargo aircraft used for ferrying outsized cargo components. It was the successor to the Pregnant Guppy, the first of the Gup
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Trade-A-Plane celebrates 75 years as general aviation’s pre-eminent marketplace

This year, 2012, marks the 75th anniversary of Trade-A-Plane, The Aviation MarketPlace, as General Aviation’s pre-eminent “buy/sell” resource for everything that keeps you flying.
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The Last Corsair – 1981 Wings & Airpower CD

A First Hand Account on the Restoration of an F4U Corsair That Will Endure For Centuries, by the Curator of Aircraft at the National Air & Space Museum. By Robert C. Mikesh, S
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Video Tours of the first Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380

The new Malaysia Airline Airbus A380 ferried from Toulouse as flight MH5439, arrived 29 June 2012 to a traditional water salute welcome, followed by a ceremony attended by Minister
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High Praise for the 50 year old CH-47 Chinook Helicopter

Here are a few quotes from those who actually use and appreciate the venerable Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter.   “The Chinook has served as the backbone of U.S. Army aviation
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GOLDEN AGE OF FLIGHT TEST, X-Planes at Edwards AFB, 1947-1977, Painting by Mike Machat

Mike Machat, Your ‘Go-To’ Source for Aviation Art & Information

Artist, author, and historian Mike Machat is a well-known American aviation personality who has dedicated his career to the preservation and documentation of aviation history. [hr4
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Chasing Atlantis, An Upcoming Film about the Shuttle’s Legacy

Chasing Atlantis is a documentary film project exploring the pursuit of a dream. For over the 30 years the Space Shuttle has served as a symbol of collective exploration and intern
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