On this day in 1944 German units had St. Vith under fire. They were delayed until the 21st. thereby slowing their advance and contributing to their defeat. American losses were heavy. Lest we forget. Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26...

http://www.flyingmachines.org/jatho.html Another aviation pioneer who flew in 1903 Rob

MSNBC ran an interesting article. I'd like to hear your feedback. http://www.msnbc.com/news/990865.asp?cp1=1 I think it's a pretty good list, but I'm not sure I'd include the B314. Anyway, what does everyone here think? Timm

Hello, We recently started manufacturing low-cost hi-fidelity 3 DOF motion platforms that are compatible with many PC flight simulators. We are able to extract the telemetry data (pitch, roll, heave, g-forces, etc) from the games to program our motion simulators. That means our customers do not...

U.S. won't have to reveal other friendly fire events: Schmidt's lawyers hoped to use other incidents to help their case (EXCERPT) Michael Friscolanti National Post Thursday, December 18, 2003 The U.S. military does not have to disclose potentially embarrassing details about other "friendly fire"...

PRAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic chose a Swedish offer of Gripen combat jets over U.S.-made fighters mainly on technical merits, senior defense ministry officials said on Thursday. The cabinet voted late on Wednesday to accept an offer to lease 14 new JAS 39 Gripens, made by Saab and...

What does this entry on a pilot's record mean, circa 1970?: "crew member on flight service" Does that mean he's current as a pilot, or something else entirely? Thanks!

Finally! Canada to place an order for the replacement of the Sea King. Two companies are in contention, the original manufacturer of the EH-101 that was cancelled a number of years ago and an American company. According to news reports the cheapest bidder will have the inside track. Delivery is...

Paine Field flight center boosted Contract OK paves way for Boeing, flight museum agreements By Brian Kelly Herald Writer Snohomish County Airport officials say they expect to have agreements from Boeing and the Museum of Flight within a month and building permits by June for construction of the...

I saw an article in the local Chinese paper last night, but didn't have the time to decipher it. Picture showes a tandem jet in flight, and the caption said something about a two-seater, the first home-grown trainer of the Chinese Air Force. Did anyone else notice this news, or is it old hat? -- G...

A hundered years have passed since Orville Wright's first flight today! Time flies indeed ! ;-) Gunnar

Water Cooled Jet Engines: a possibility then and now? This post examines German water cooled gas turbine work in the period 1930-1945 and also looks at modern 'steam cooling' of gas turbine blades. I speculate as to the possibility of water cooled jet fighters with radiators or evaporative steam...

We have an A-4 and a B-52 on the airport here. Neither seems to have an anti-ice system as far as I can see (of course the B-52's wing is rather above my head, and currently covered in snow). Do Air Force/Navy planes have de-ice equipment? What happens when the radar dome gets coated in ice...

India is refusing to accept any new Sukhoi's due to poor engine reliability, and may scrap their entire $5 billion contract with Russia.... http://www.reuters.com/financeNewsArticle.jhtml;jsessionid=VCQKPJSNSRZG4CRBAE0CFFA?type=businessNews&storyID=3988277 India Rejects Russian Jets-Paper Sun...

Army Aviation Center welcomes new commander (EXCERPT) By Sgt. 1st Class Cameron Porter FORT RUCKER, Ala. (Army News Service, Dec. 16, 2003) -- The home of Army Aviation welcomed its 10th commander Dec. 10 during a change of command ceremony at Howze Parade Field, Fort Rucker. Brig. Gen. E.J....

Hi there, Could anyone tell me examples of 1st..5th? generation fighters and other planes and what seperates them? (Apart from time) Thanks!

The capture of Saddam Hussein (assuming that he is saddam and not a double or a plant) is a great morale boost for the US and assorted allies in Iraq. Wonder what effect, if any, it will have on continued resistance in Iraq.

Air Force identifies operational shortfalls (EXCERPT) PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the Air Force, Directorate of Public Affairs Release No. 1217032 Dec 17, 2003 Air Force identifies operational shortfalls WASHINGTON, D.C. - Air Force officials in September completed a

This week in naval, aviation history, By Bill Swanson (EXCERPT) SENIOR WRITER Dec. 11, 1941: John G. Magee Jr., a 19-year-old American serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force, is killed when his Spitfire collides with a trainer flown, By a student, near Roxholm, England. He left behind a poem...

Two wing commanders named at Ramstein (EXCERPT) , By Marni McEntee, Stars and Stripes European edition, Wednesday, December 17, 2003 KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany — Air Force officials have announced the leaders of Ramstein Air Base’s two new wings, which will be activated Jan. 15. Brig. Gen. Rosanne...