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The Mystery Of Santiago Flight 513 That Landed 35 Years Late
This urban legend has quite a story behind it.
How The WWII USAAF P-80 Shooting Star Influenced Modern American Jet Fighters
In the P-80 Shooting Star, the US caught up with Britain and Germany and made great strides in developing the fighter je...
Fred Noonan: 5 Facts About Amelia Earhart's Navigator
Transferring his skills from sea to air, Noonan was known for his long-range aerial navigation skills.
The Rise & Fall Of The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar
The aircraft was introduced on April 26th, 1972.
Lockheed Martin SR-72 "Darkstar" Hypersonic Spy Plane Nears Production
The SR-72 Darkstar may be soon to enter service as it seems Lockheed Martin is gearing up to produce a secret aircraft.
Are There Any Lockheed L-1011s Still Flying?
While the type saw its last scheduled passenger operations in 2008, are there any of these aircraft still active?
5 Fast Facts On The Lockheed Martin LM-100J Hercules’ Civilian Freighter Variant
The LM-100J provides companies with outsized cargo lift to remote and austere locations around the world.
How Many New F-16s Could Still Be Produced?
Hundreds of F-16s are likely to still be produced, with production to remain open for as long as demand exists.
Why The DC-10 Was More Successful Than The Lockheed L-1011 Tristar
The McDonnell Douglas aircraft slightly outsold its rival.
How Was The UH-60 Black Hawk Utilized In US Military Missions?
The Black Hawk fulfills a wide range of missions in the US Army - and even more outside of Army service.
What Role Did P-38 Lightnings Play In The Pacific Theater During WW2?
The P-38 Lightning was an exemplary American fighter which excelled in the Pacific War of WW2.
The Elvis Lockheed Jetstar Camper Is Complete: See How It Looks
The conversion of the aircraft into an RV took James Webb a total of 18 months.
What US Defense Missions Does The C-5M Super Galaxy Support?
Despite the cynically humorous nickname of "FRED," the C-5M endures. Simple Flying examines mission types that the Supe...
History: USA WWII Ace Major Richard Bong & The Lockheed P-38 Lightning
With 40 confirmed air-to-air kills, the legendary "Ace of Aces" is the deadliest pilot in US history.
What Innovations Did The USAF C-141 Starlifter Bring To Military Airlifts?
The C-141 was bigger and faster than the C-130 yet had a shorter career. Nonetheless, it was an innovative aircraft for ...
Immortalized In Music: A Brief Guide To Amelia Earhart's Lockheed Electra 10-E
Public Service Broadcasting are a UK-based band that writes songs about historical events. Amelia Earhart will be the su...
What Were the Key Differences Between The USAF's C-141A & C-141B Starlifter Variants?
The original Starlifter transports were stretched into the C-141B variant to fully utilize the C-141's payload capacity.
How Does the C-130 Hercules Adapt To Various US Military Mission Types?
We've previously discussed the versatility of the C-130. Now we discuss *how* it adapts and demonstrates its versatility...
The NOAA Hurricane Hunting Aircraft Have Been Deployed Near Hurricane Beryl
The NOAA operates a fleet of ten total aircraft.
Key Features That Make The Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules A Workhorse
Though bigger and faster military cargo planes have come, the C-130 keeps soldiering, and its features still make the 'H...