This flying boat was the heaviest aircraft of WWII
WWII saw huge advancements in the aviation industry. From the validation and establishment of monoplanes to the introduction of the jet engine, the technology of flight moved at a rapid…
All about the No-Fly List and how to get on (or off) it
The No-Fly List is a household name in the United States. But despite it being such a recognizable phrase, few actually know what it means. Let’s take a dive into…
The Soviets tried to make a flying tank during WWII
Armored units provide ground forces with protection and mobility on the battlefield but can be slow to deploy to the front. Airborne units can be quickly deployed onto the battlefield,…
9 of the weirdest military aircraft that actually flew
These aircraft might have the feel of science fiction, but we have it on good authority that every single one of them graced the skies – or at least attempted to get off the ground. Take a look at nine of the weirdest military aircraft that actually…
How the British made a jet-powered, flying boat fighter plane
When people think of seaplanes, large propeller-driven aircraft are generally what come to mind. Multi-engined planes like the PBY-5A Catalina and the BV 238 came to define the class. However,…
The US military’s last flying boat was the Navy’s answer to the B-52
Flying boats like the PBY Catalina were an integral part of the US Navy’s operations during WWII. Their long range and ability to land on water made them excellent reconnaissance…
The Royal Navy is testing jet pack assault teams
For decades, science fiction has been telling us that jet packs are right around the corner. But, while it seems there’ll still be some time before any of us are using them to get to work, the UK and US have been experimenting with jet suits for a …
Mysterious White House lockdown caused by… birds?
Two days before millions of Americans were expected to feast on turkey for Thanksgiving, a flock of birds is theorized to have been responsible for the White House lockdown in the early hours of the morning on Nov. 26, 2019.
The White House wa…
Watch Royal Marine fly with jet-pack from aircraft carrier
A quite interesting and somehow weird demo took place on Nov. 21, 2019, on board HMS Queen Elizabeth, hosting the 2019 Atlantic Future Forum (AFF) at anchor off Annapolis, Washington D.C., during UK’s largest aircraft carrier’s deployment…
These pics of an F-35 in the snow-covered mountains are epic
The stunning photographs in this post were taken on Feb. 21, 2019, by our friend and photographer Christopher McGreevy.
They show a 461th FLTS F-35A from Edwards Air Force Bas…