Why the Royal Thai Air Force Both Fought and Supported America During World War II

The Royal Thai Air Force was a part of the United States…

France Remembers a Hero

As the War in Europe came to an end, France was faced…

Why Grumman’s TBF Avenger Was the Ultimate Torpedo Bomber

In the early 1930s, as the threat of war loomed, the U.S.…

These Men Knew Them When…

A couple of years ago, I was reading about the life of…

How Social Media is Being Used to Evacuate Afghan Allies

In the early days of the Afghanistan war, Facebook and Twitter were…

New Exhibition to Examine the Oft Forgotten Eastern Front of WWI

 Despite the fact that Eastern Europe was the “ignition” of the…

A Downed Fighter Pilot’s Rescue from North Vietnam

One of the most dramatic rescues in the history of aviation occurred…

The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty

In June 1776, a small band of determined American patriots sat in…

How 1930s American Gang Violence Paved the Way for Gun Control

I’m not even sure where to start with this, so I’ll just…

Reminiscent of a Yearbook, This Small Volume Preserved Memories for German Air Force Members

The small red-covered book was the only personal memento that pilot Heiner…