Garth Calitz May 31, 20234 minThe First Hijacking – Italy 1942By Rob Russell Another coastal patrol, just like yesterday..... On 28th July 1942, a Bristol Beaufort of 217 Squadron, RAF, under the...
Garth Calitz May 31, 20236 minClyde Cessna - Founding of the Cessna Aircraft CompanyClyde Cessna’s name, at least his surname, is instantly recognized by pilots and aviation enthusiasts the world over. Over the years, the...
Garth Calitz May 24, 20234 minThe Battle of Taranto – a Defining Moment in Naval Aviation On the night of November 11-12, 1940, the Royal Navy launched twenty-one obsolescent Fairey Swordfish biplane torpedo bombers from the...
Garth Calitz Apr 20, 20233 minBattle of Britain Memorial Flight Commemorates the 80th Anniversary of Op ChastiseThe Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is preparing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Operation Chastise, commonly known as...