I never had the pleasure to see a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II while in the Air Force back in 1967, but images and stories of this great bird, have always fascinated me. The closest I ever got to one, is an older model at a local military museum. The one we have is in sad shape and needs repainted, but just the design of the plane, tells how awesome this mighty aircraft was.
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Grumman F9F Panther-Korean War Carrier Jet
December 12th, 2011 
Sgt. Mac My first introduction to fighter jets, was by way of a 1953 Ted Williams baseball card, showing the “Splendid Splinter,” poised next to the cockpit of his F9F Panther jet. Williams had flown F4U Corsairs in WWII and had been in the reserves when he was called up again to fight in Korea. This time, [...]
Consolidated B-24A Liberators-America’s Bomber goes into service
December 4th, 2011 Sgt. Mac Consolidated B-24A Liberators were first delivered to the USAAF-United States Army Air Forces in 1941. In fact, the only B-24 stationed at Hawaii during the attack on Pearl Harbor was destroyed.
B-24 Liberator-Workhorse of World War II
December 1st, 2011 Sgt. Mac The B-24 Liberator
Design
In 1938, the United States Army Air Corps, put out a request to Consolidated Aircraft Company, to produce the new B-17 bomber under license. Executives of Consolidated decided instead, to submit a competing design of their own. Their initial design featured the brand new “Davis Wing,” in conjunction with the twin-tail design of their Model 31 Flying Boat.
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Tags: B-24 Liberator, Model 31 Flying Boat, United States Army Air Corps, USAAC 
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Supermarine Spitfire: From Seaplane to Fighter Plane
November 10th, 2011 Sgt. Mac Unlike it’s fighting partner, the Hawker Hurricane, the Supermarine Spitfire was an entirely new concept in aeroplane design. The lines of the aircraft, gave it a sleek and polished look, compared to the Hurricanes more simplistic appearance.
The Hawker Hurricane: Savior of Britain
October 19th, 2011 Sgt. Mac The Hawker Hurricane, was designed by Sydney Camm, and born of the natural progression of fighter aircraft, from the days of a bygone era. It’ s direct descendent was the Hawker Fury-a 1930′s biplane.
The Battle of Britain: Filming an historical event
October 15th, 2011 Sgt. Mac Making the movie, The Battle of Britain, took place during my duty overseas in England. At the time, I was stationed on an old RAF-Royal Air Force base, located in beautiful, but isolated East Anglia. Supporting our small Air Police Squadron, was an even smaller RAFP-Royal Air Force Police contingent.
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