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How the Doolittle Raid Doomed the Japanese Empire
At noon on April 18, 1942, the citizens of Tokyo looked up into the sky and saw the impossible. Zooming low over the imperial capital was...
Garth Calitz
Jul 3, 20244 min read


Lycoming Celebrates 95th Anniversary
It began in 1845 as the Demorest Manufacturing Company producing sewing machines and bicycles in Williamsport, PA. The machinery always...
Garth Calitz
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Bell Helicopters a Brief History
The company was established on July 10, 1935, as Bell Aircraft Corporation by Lawrence Dale Bell in Buffalo, New York, with a focus on...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20242 min read


Gliders, The Unsung Heros of D-Day
Modern gliders are intricate aircraft designed for recreational flying and competitions. However, many people are unaware of the...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20247 min read


The Night Witches, Female Pilots Feared by the Nazis
They flew under the cover of darkness in bare-bones plywood biplanes. They braved bullets and frostbite in the air while battling...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20245 min read


Paratroopers Dropped Over France to Mark D-Day 80
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, three Atlas C1 (A400M) aircraft have dropped paratroopers over Sannerville, mirroring the actions...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20242 min read


The De Havilland Dragon Rapide
By Garth Calitz In late 1933, a team at de Havilland, led by aircraft designer Arthur Ernest Hagg, began working on a new design intended...
Garth Calitz
May 22, 20247 min read


New Life Awaits Ex SA English Electric Lightning ZU-BBD
English Electric Lightning XS452, better known to South Africans as ZU-BBD, first flew on 30th June 1965 and began her service career...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20243 min read


The Tale of Last Two Douglas DC-6B's
Although there are many DC-6A and C-118 cargo versions still in use globally, the DC-6B passenger liners were mostly retired as airlines...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Ethiopian Airlines 78-Year Legacy of Distinguished Servant Leadership
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, celebrated its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of resilience and...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read
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