Finding those striking images! Every now and again we see an outstanding military aviation image, the kind that leaves the viewer wondering about it. Surprisingly they can come from unexpected places, often made available to the public through official channels. These...
The 45th and 47th President, Donald J Trump The elected president has made a number of brand USA changes, but few of them will be in the world view as much as the changes to the Air Force One livery. The original design was commissioned by John F Kennedy, the 35th...
Bournmouth International Aviation Meeting The event formed part of Bournemouth’s centenary celebrations and was advertised as one of the greatest public entertainments ever staged in Britain. Held from 11–16 July 1910 at Southbourne, east of Bournemouth, it is...
There is no universally accepted “first plane spotter” in the way there is for some other hobbies. Aircraft spotting probably began almost as soon as aircraft themselves appeared. However, it is likely that the earliest enthusiasts were seldom documented....
Introduction Over the course of this series, we have examined a remarkable collection of Luftwaffe and German aviation legends. We have explored claims of flights from Norway to Japan via the Arctic, alleged journeys to Manchuria, stories of aircraft approaching New...
