World War II-era Philippine Mars makes historic flight to SF Bay before retiring in Arizona
History was made over the weekend in San Francisco Bay.The Philippine Mars water bomber touched down near Alameda on Sunday, in an 800-mile journey from British Columbia."To see a sea plane land again ...
Ultrarare seaplane spotted over San Francisco
A World War II seaplane was spotted flying over the San Francisco skyline and landing in the bay, marking the first leg of ...
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John Glenn Fast Facts
Here is a look at the life of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth and a former US senator. Personal Birth date: July 18, 1921 Death date: December 8, 2016 Birth place: Cambridge, Ohio ...
'Real-life Iron Man' strikes deal with the military to use his futuristic JET SUIT - allowing soldiers to soar over warzones at more than 85mph
British engineer Richard Browning, known as the 'real-life Iron Man', is on a mission to bring jet packs to the military.
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Westland Wessex: This Helicopter Turned Heads in “Full Metal Jacket”
The Westland Wessex was the first helicopter in the world with a gas turbine propulsion system to be produced in large numbers. “Get some! Get some! Get some, baby! Haha, get some! Anyone who runs is ...
D.C Plane Crash Investigation Explained: All the Answers to Your Key Questions
With black boxes in hand, investigators are now focusing on the actions of American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter before they collided last week outside Reagan National ...
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The Westland Lysander was Britain’s First Spy and STOL Plane
Built for an army cooperation role, the Lysander excelled as a flagship for spying missions. “Some talk of Alexander and some of Hercules/Of Hector and Lysander and such great names as these…” Those ...
The Finnish Air Force Fleet: What To Know
Finland’s evolving air power strategy fuses modern technology with historic expertise, forging a fighter fleet ready for any ...