Lockheed produced the first jet fighter to enter service at the end of World War II, the P-80. It was short lived in a world of rapidly advancing aeronautics. The P-80…

While aerial refueling may date back to the 1920s, it is only in the wake of the Second World War that it became of supreme importance for military forces around…

The Panavia Tornado is a variable-sweep wing multirole combat aircraft, which saw its first flight on August 14, 1974. Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald, U.S. Air Force A Luftwaffe (German Air Force),…

Although older than most of the pilots flying it, the Panavia Tornado is still the most popular strike fighter throughout Europe. In fact, there are twice as many Tornadoes in…

The Bell UH-1 Iroquois Helicopter, nicknamed the “Huey,” was built in 1959 for the United States Army by Bell Corporation. Originally known as the Bell HU-1, it was designed to…

The CH-47 Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter produced by Boeing and named for the Chinook tribe of Native Americans. Since its inception, the CH-47 aircraft has served in nearly every major theater of…

The first flight of the B-29 Superfortress was on the 21st of September, 1942. Produced by Boeing, the Superfortress was considered to be the most advanced bomber aircraft of its time. Firepower:…

The Northrop Grumman T-38 Talon Jet Trainer is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer used primarily by the U.S. Air Force for joint specialized undergraduate pilot training. Between 1959 and…

Designed for operation in austere environments, the C-27J Spartan airlifter is the ideal solution for transporting troops and equipment to and from Forward Operating Bases. Developed through a collaboration between…