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Biggs Army Airfield ( IATA : BIF , ICAO : KBIF , FAA LID : BIF ) (formerly Biggs Air Force Base ) is a United States Army military airbase located on the Fort Bliss military base in El Paso , Texas . US Army military airport located on the Fort Bliss military base in El Paso, TX Biggs Army Airfield
Advanced Landing Grounds ( ALGs ) were temporary advance airfields constructed by the Allies during World War II during the liberation of Europe. They were built in the UK prior to the invasion and thereafter in northwest Europe from 6 June 1944 to V-E Day , 7 May 1945. It has been suggested that th
Vijayawada Airport ( IATA : VGA , ICAO : VOBZ ) [4] is an international airport serving Vijayawada and the Andhra Pradesh Capital Region in India . [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] The airport is located at Gannavaram in Vijayawada, where National Highway 16 connecting Chennai to Kolkata passes through. Domestic
#4 RAF Debach
Royal Air Force Debach or more simply RAF Debach is a former Royal Air Force station located at Debach , 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Woodbridge , Suffolk , England . This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations . ( February 2013 ) RA
#5 Mitiga International Airport
Mitiga International Airport ( IATA : MJI , ICAO : HLLM ) (مطار معيتيقة الدولي) is an airport in Libya , located about 8 kilometres (5 miles) east of Tripoli 's city centre. International airport serving Tripoli, Libya This article needs additional citations for verification . ( September 2011 ) Mit
#6 Syamsudin Noor International Airport
Syamsudin Noor International Airport ( Indonesian : Bandar Udara Internasional Syamsudin Noor ) ( IATA : BDJ , ICAO : WAOO ) is an international airport serving Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan of Indonesia . [5] It is located in the district of Landasan Ulin, 5 kilometres west of Banjarbaru , capita
Hurlburt Field ( ICAO : KHRT , FAA LID : HRT ) is a United States Air Force installation located in Okaloosa County, Florida , immediately west of the town of Mary Esther . It is part of the greater Eglin Air Force Base reservation and is home to Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command (AF
Royal Air Force Great Ashfield or more simply RAF Great Ashfield is a former Royal Air Force station located 10 miles (16 km) east of Bury St. Edmunds and 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Great Ashfield , Suffolk , England. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient co
Plymouth City Airport ( IATA : PLH , ICAO : EGHD ) is a 'mothballed' airport located within the City of Plymouth 3.5 NM (6.5 km; 4.0 mi) north northeast of the city centre in Devon , England at Derriford (formerly Roborough ). The airport opened on this site in 1925 and was officially opened b
Zunyi Xinzhou Airport ( IATA : ZYI , ICAO : ZUZY ) is a dual-use military and civil airport serving the city of Zunyi in China's southwestern Guizhou Province . It is located in the town of Xinzhou in Xinpu New Area. The military air base was built in 1966 and completed in 1970. [4] "Zunyi Airport"
#11 King Shaka International Airport
King Shaka International Airport ( IATA : DUR , ICAO : FALE ) , abbreviated KSIA , is the primary international airport serving Durban , South Africa. Located in La Mercy , KwaZulu-Natal , approximately 35 km (22 mi) north of the city centre of Durban . The airport opened its doors to passengers
#12 Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport ( IATA : LAX , ICAO : KLAX , FAA LID : LAX ) , commonly referred to as LAX (with each letter pronounced individually), is the largest and busiest international airport serving Los Angeles and the surrounding metropolitan area . LAX is located in the Westchester neig
#13 Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Selfridge Air National Guard Base or Selfridge ANGB ( IATA : MTC , ICAO : KMTC , FAA LID : MTC ) is an Air National Guard installation located in Harrison Township, Michigan , near Mount Clemens . Selfridge Field was one of thirty-two Air Service training camps established after the United States en
Glasgow Prestwick Airport ( IATA : PIK , ICAO : EGPK ) is an international airport serving the west of Scotland, situated one nautical mile (two kilometres) northeast of the town of Prestwick in South Ayrshire and 32 miles (51 kilometres) southwest of Glasgow . [1] It is the less busy of the two air
#15 RAF Framlingham
Royal Air Force Framlingham or more simply RAF Framlingham is a former Royal Air Force station located 3 miles (4.8 km) southeast of Framlingham , Suffolk , England. This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inl
#16 Hunsdon Airfield
Hunsdon Airfield is an airfield near Hunsdon , Hertfordshire and 2.8 miles (4.5 km) north of Harlow , Essex , England . As of 2021, it is used by a local microlight club. Airport in Near Ware, Hertfordshire Hunsdon Airfield RAF Hunsdon Air Ministry Map of RAF Hunsdon IATA : none ICAO : none Summar
#17 Barentsburg Heliport, Heerodden
Barentsburg Heliport, Heerodden ( Norwegian : Barentsburg helikopterhavn, Heerodden ; ICAO : ENBA ) is a private heliport located at Heerodden (also known as Kapp Heer), serving the mining town of Barentsburg in Svalbard , Norway . The airport is owned and operated by Arktikugol , which also owns th
#18 Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport ( IATA : CGO , ICAO : ZHCC ) is the principal airport serving Zhengzhou , the capital of Henan province, China. Airport in Henan, China Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport 郑州新郑国际机场 IATA : CGO ICAO : ZHCC Summary Airport type Public Operator Henan Airport
#19 RAF Gaydon
Royal Air Force Gaydon or more simply RAF Gaydon is a former Royal Air Force station located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) east of Wellesbourne , Warwickshire and 10.8 miles (17.4 km) north west of Banbury , Oxfordshire , England. Former RAF station in Warwickshire, England This article needs additional ci
#20 Arizona World War II Army Airfields
During World War II , the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Arizona for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers. Arizona World War II Army Airfields Douglas AAF Hereford AAF Falcon AAF Kingman AAF Yucca AAF Luke AAF Ajo AAF Gila Bend AFAF Mara
The Yermolayev Yer-2 ( Russian : Ермолаев Ер-2 ) was a long-range Soviet medium bomber used during World War II . It was developed from the Bartini Stal-7 prototype airliner before the war. It was used to bomb Berlin from airbases in Estonia after Operation Barbarossa began in 1941. Production was t
The Northrop F-89 Scorpion was an American all-weather, twin-engined interceptor aircraft built during the 1950s, the first jet-powered aircraft designed for that role from the outset to enter service. [1] Though its straight wings limited its performance, it was among the first United States Air Fo
The Hennion was a two seat French training and touring aircraft, completed just before World War II began. It was flown again post-war and later fitted with a new engine; it survived into the early 1960s. Hennion Role Two seat sports aircraft Type of aircraft National origin France Designer Emile He
The Lakes Sea Bird was a two-seat floatplane built during 1912 by the Lakes Flying Company using the fuselage of the Avro Duigan which had been built by Avro for John Robertson Duigan . It gave many visitors to Windermere their first flight in the summer of 1913 Sea Bird Role passenger and training
The Boeing E-3 Sentry is an American airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing . E-3s are commonly known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). Derived from the Boeing 707 airliner, it provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications, and
The IAI RQ-5 Hunter unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was originally intended to serve as the United States Army 's Short Range UAV system for division and corps commanders. It took off and landed (using arresting gear ) on runways. It used a gimbaled EO/IR sensor to relay its video in real time via a s
#7 Fokker Dr.I
The Fokker Dr.I ( Dr eidecker , " triplane " in German ), often known simply as the Fokker Triplane , was a World War I fighter aircraft built by Fokker-Flugzeugwerke . The Dr.I saw widespread service in the spring of 1918. It became famous as the aircraft in which Manfred von Richthofen gained his
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of two-seat or four-seat light aircraft built by Piper Aircraft and designed for flight training, air taxi and personal use. [2] The PA-28 family of aircraft comprises all-metal, unpressurized, single-engined, piston-powered airplanes with low-mounted wings and t
The Antonov An-26 ( NATO reporting name : Curl ) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft , designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986. [2] Soviet military transport aircraft An-26 An-26 of the Serbian Air Force Role Transport aircraft Type of aircraft Na
The Cessna 175 Skylark is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane produced by Cessna between 1958 and 1962. American light aircraft Model 175 Skylark Cessna 175A Skylark Role Light utility aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Cessna Aircraft Company First flight April 23, 1956 Introduction
#11 PZL.26
PZL.26 was a Polish sports plane built in 1934 in the PZL works. Ordered by the Ministry of Defence, it was specifically designed for the upcoming Challenge 1934 International Touring Aircraft Contest. PZL.26 PZL.26 SP-PZM of Ignacy Giedgowd during the Challenge 1934 Role Sports plane Type of aircra
#12 Miles Sparrowjet
The Miles M.77 Sparrowjet was a twin-engined jet -powered racing aircraft built by the British aircraft manufacturer F.G. Miles Limited . It was a one-off conversion, involving the fitting of Turbomeca Palas turbojet engines to the prototype Miles Sparrowhawk , enabling the aircraft to achieve highe
The Szekely Model V Flying Dutchman is a single seat sport aircraft that was built by the aircraft engine manufacturer Szekely in Holland, Michigan in 1928–29. [1] Model V Flying Dutchman Role Sportplane Type of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Szekely Aircraft and Engine Company
#14 Canadair Sabre
The Canadair Sabre is a jet fighter aircraft built by Canadair under licence from North American Aviation . A variant of the North American F-86 Sabre , it was produced until 1958 and used primarily by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) until replaced with the Canadair CF-104 in 1962. Several other
#15 Supermarine S.5
The Supermarine S.5 was a 1920s British single-engined single-seat racing seaplane built by Supermarine . Designed specifically for the Schneider Trophy competition, the S.5 was the progenitor of a line of racing aircraft that ultimately led to the Supermarine Spitfire . Supermarine S.5 The first S.
#16 Koolhoven F.K.44
The Koolhoven F.K.44 was a two-seat, single engine sport monoplane designed and built in the Netherlands in the early 1930s. It was built to order, but only one was completed. Two-seat, single engine sport monoplane F.K.44 Role Two seat sport and touring aircraft Type of aircraft National origin Net
#17 Shavrov Sh-2
The Shavrov Sh-2 (later ASh-2 ) [3] was a 1930s Soviet amphibious sesquiplane flying boat developed from the Sh-1, with a more powerful engine, slightly increased size and amphibious undercarriage. The Sh-2 could carry three people including the crew. Sh-2 Role Amphibious aircraft Type of aircraft M
#18 GAF Jindivik
The GAF Jindivik is a radio-controlled target drone produced by the Australian Government Aircraft Factories (GAF). The name is from an Aboriginal Australian word meaning "the hunted one". [1] Two manually-controlled prototypes, were built as the GAF Pika (Project C [2] ) as a proof of concept to te
#19 Vickers Viscount
The Vickers Viscount is a British medium-range turboprop airliner first flown in 1948 by Vickers-Armstrongs . A design requirement from the Brabazon Committee , it entered service in 1953 and was the first turboprop-powered airliner. British four-engined medium-range turboprop airliner, 1948 Viscoun
#20 Junkers Ju 88
The Junkers Ju 88 is a German World War II Luftwaffe twin-engined multirole combat aircraft . Junkers Aircraft and Motor Works (JFM) designed the plane in the mid-1930s as a so-called Schnellbomber ("fast bomber") that would be too fast for fighters of its era to intercept. It suffered from technica
#1 List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
Aircraft carriers are warships that act as airbases for carrier-based aircraft . In the United States Navy , these consist of ships commissioned with hull classification symbols CV (aircraft carrier), CVA (attack aircraft carrier), CVB (large aircraft carrier), CVL (light aircraft carrier), CVN (air
USS Wasp (CV-7) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned in 1940 and lost in action in 1942. She was the eighth ship named USS Wasp , and the sole ship of a class built to use up the remaining tonnage allowed to the U.S. for aircraft carriers under the treaties of the time. As a redu
#3 Independence-class aircraft carrier
The Independence -class aircraft carriers were a class of light carriers built for the United States Navy that served during World War II. Light aircraft carrier class of the US Navy For the class of littoral combat ships, see Independence-class littoral combat ship . This article needs additional c
#4 Japanese aircraft carrier Chitose
Chitose ( 千歳 ) was a warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy that served from 1938 to 1944, seeing service as a seaplane carrier and later as a light aircraft carrier during World War II . In her initial guise as a seaplane carrier, she first saw service during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938, an
HMS Ocean was a Landing Platform Helicopter , formerly the UK's helicopter carrier and the fleet flagship of the Royal Navy . [6] She was designed to support amphibious landing operations and to support the staff of Commander UK Amphibious Force and Commander UK Landing Force. She was constructed in
#6 German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin
The German aircraft carrier Graf Zeppelin was the lead ship in a class of two carriers of the same name ordered by the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany . She was the only aircraft carrier launched by Germany and represented part of the Kriegsmarine ' s attempt to create a well-balanced oceangoing fleet,
#7 Implacable-class aircraft carrier
The Implacable -class aircraft carrier consisted of two aircraft carriers built for the Royal Navy during World War II . Derived from the design of the Illustrious class , they were faster and carried more aircraft than the older ships. They were initially assigned to the Home Fleet when completed i
HMS Warrior was a Colossus -class light aircraft carrier which was ordered in 1942 by the British Royal Navy during World War II . Construction was finished in 1945 and upon completion, the aircraft carrier was loaned to the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946 to 1948 as HMCS Warrior . Warrior was returne
USS Pocomoke (AV-9) was a Pocomoke -class seaplane tender , originally built as the SS Exchequer and acquired by the U.S. Navy as the military build-up occurred in the United States just prior to World War II . She operated principally in the Pacific Theatre of the war and serviced military seapla
HMS Implacable was the name ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the Royal Navy during World War II . Upon completion in 1944, she was initially assigned to the Home Fleet and attacked targets in Norway for the rest of the year. She was subsequently assigned to the British Pacific Fl
#11 Timeline for aircraft carrier service
Aircraft carriers have their origins during the days of World War I . The earliest experiments consisted of fitting temporary "flying off" platforms to the gun turrets of the warships of several nations, notably the United States and the United Kingdom. The first ship to be modified with a permanent
USS Boxer (CV/CVA/CVS-21, LPH-4) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers of the United States Navy , and the fifth ship to be named for HMS Boxer . She was launched on 14 December 1944 and christened by the daughter of a US Senator from Louisiana . Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
#13 German aircraft carrier II
The aircraft carrier II was a proposed conversion project for the incomplete French cruiser De Grasse . The ship was laid down in November 1938 and lay incomplete in the Arsenal de Lorient shipyard when Germany invaded France in May 1940 . In 1942, Nazi Germany 's Kriegsmarine decided to convert the
HMS Pegasus was an aircraft carrier / seaplane carrier bought by the Royal Navy in 1917 during the First World War. She was laid down in 1914 by John Brown & Company of Clydebank , Scotland as SS Stockholm for the Great Eastern Railway Company, but construction was suspended by the start of the wa
#15 HMS Albion (L14)
HMS Albion is an amphibious transport dock of the Royal Navy , the first of the two-ship Albion class . Built by BAE Systems Marine in Barrow-in-Furness , Albion was launched in March 2001 by the Princess Royal . Her sister ship , Bulwark , was launched in November 2001, also from Barrow. Affiliated
USS America (CVA/CV-66) was one of three Kitty Hawk -class supercarriers built for the United States Navy in the 1960s. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, but did make three Pacific deployments serving in the Vietnam War . She also served in the Per
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a Nimitz -class , nuclear-powered supercarrier in the service of the United States Navy . The ninth ship of her class, [5] she is named in honor of Ronald W. Reagan , President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. She was built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport
USS Constellation (CV-64) , a Kitty Hawk -class supercarrier , was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the "new constellation of stars" on the flag of the United States . One of the fastest ships in the Navy, as proven by her victory during a battlegroup race held in 198
#19 JS Kurama
JS Kurama (DDH-144) was the second ship of the Shirane -class destroyer in service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force For other ships with the same name, see Japanese ship Kurama . JS Kurama during Exercise Malabar 2009 History Japa
USS Princeton (CV/CVA/CVS-37, LPH-5) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during and shortly after World War II for the United States Navy . The ship was the fifth US Navy ship to bear the name, and was named for the Revolutionary War Battle of Princeton . Princeton was commissioned in
The Straight Corporation Ltd was a significant operator of British airlines, airports and flying clubs from 1935 until the mid 1970s. Its major unit, Western Airways, expanded to become an important parts manufacturer, a maintenance, repair and upgrade organisation, and a builder of transport aircra
#2 Akasa Air
Akasa Air, a brand of SNV Aviation Private Limited, [5] is an Indian low-cost [6] airline headquartered in Mumbai , Maharashtra , India . It was founded by Vinay Dube [7] [8] The airline began commercial operation with its first flight service from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on 7 August 2022, after receivi
Ariana Afghan Airlines Co. Ltd. ( Pashto : د آريانا افغان هوايي شرکت ; Dari : هواپیمایی آریانا ), also known simply as Ariana , is the flag carrier and largest airline of Afghanistan . [3] [4] Founded in 1955, Ariana is the oldest airline in the country and is state owned . [5] [6] The company has i
#4 NetJets
NetJets Inc. is an American company that sells fractional ownership shares in private business jets . [7] Private business jet charter and aircraft management company For the first commercially available web accelerator, see NetJet . NetJets IATA ICAO Callsign 1I EJA EXECJET Founded 21 May 1964 (5
This is a list of airlines of Mexico . The airline industry in Mexico began in 1921 with Compañía Mexicana de Transportación Aérea in Mexico City . Later known as Mexicana , it was the world's 4th oldest airline, and ceased operations on August 28, 2010. Aeroméxico is currently Mexico's largest airl
#6 S7 Airlines
S7 Airlines , legally JSC Siberia Airlines ( Russian : АО «Авиакомпания "Сибирь"» , "АО Aviakompania Sibir"), is an airline headquartered in Ob , Novosibirsk Oblast , Russia , [2] [3] with offices in Moscow . [4] As of 2008, it was Russia's largest domestic airline, with its main bases at Domodedovo
Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd ( RB ) ( Malay : Penerbangan DiRaja Brunei , Jawi : ڤنربڠن دراج بروني ) is the national flag carrier airline of Brunei Darussalam , headquartered in the RB Campus in Bandar Seri Begawan . [4] [5] It is wholly owned by the Government of Brunei Darussalam . Its hub is B
Aero 2000 S.A. d/b/a LATAM Airlines Argentina , formerly LAN Argentina , was an airline based in Buenos Aires , Argentina and a member of the LATAM Airlines Group . LATAM Airlines Argentina IATA ICAO Callsign 4M DSM LANAR Founded March 2005 Ceased operations June 17, 2020 ( 2020-06-17Tmdy ) Hu
China Express Airlines ( simplified Chinese : 华夏航空 ; traditional Chinese : 華夏航空 ; pinyin : Huáxià Hángkōng ) is a regional airline with its corporate headquarters on the grounds of Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport , Chongqing , China . [4] Airline China Express Airlines 华夏航空 IATA ICAO Callsi
#10 Air France
Air France ( French pronunciation: [ɛːʁ fʁɑ̃s] ; formally Société Air France, S.A. ), stylised as AIRFRANCE , is the flag carrier of France headquartered in Tremblay-en-France . It is a subsidiary of the Air France–KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance. As of 201
#11 MexicanaClick
MexicanaClick , formerly Click Mexicana , was Mexicana 's regional operator, serving most of Mexicana's domestic routes between more than 25 Mexican cities. It was founded as a low-cost carrier , but changed its market to regional operations after its acquisition by Mexicana. Its main base was Mexic
#12 Star Alliance
Star Alliance is the world's largest global airline alliance . [2] Founded on 14 May 1997, its CEO is Jeffrey Goh [4] [6] and its headquarters is located in Frankfurt am Main , Germany . [3] As of April 2018 [update] , Star Alliance is the largest of the three global alliances by passenger count w
#13 Air VIA
Air VIA was [1] a charter airline with its head office in Sofia , Bulgaria , [3] that operated charter flights on behalf of European tour operators. Most Air VIA flights operated from European destinations into Varna Airport and Burgas Airport , the airline also offered wet lease subservices. [4] Ai
#14 Low-cost carrier
A low-cost carrier or low-cost airline (occasionally referred to as no-frills , budget or discount carrier or airline , and abbreviated as LCC ) is an airline that is operated with an especially high emphasis on minimizing operating costs and without some of the traditional services and amenities pr
#15 Zoom Airlines
Zoom Airlines Inc. was a Canadian low-fare scheduled transatlantic airline with its headquarters in the Place Bell Canada building in Ottawa , Ontario . [3] Zoom operated year-round scheduled services to Europe , and charter services to South America , Caribbean , and Southern United States destinat
#16 Belgian International Air Services
Belgian International Air Services (abbreviated BIAS ) was a Belgian airline with its headquarters in Antwerp and Brussels. [1] It was operational between 1959 and 1980 [2] and offered mainly passenger and cargo air charter flights from Brussels Airport to the former Belgian colonies in Central Afri
#17 Buffalo Airways
Buffalo Airways is a family-run airline based in Yellowknife , Northwest Territories , Canada, established in 1970. Buffalo Airways was launched by Bob Gauchie [4] [5] and later sold to one of his pilots, Joe McBryan (aka "Buffalo Joe"). It operates charter passenger, charter cargo, firefighting , a
MALÉV Ltd. [1] ( Hungarian : Malév Zrt. ), which did business as MALÉV Hungarian Airlines ( Hungarian : Magyar Légiközlekedési Vállalat , abbreviated MALÉV , pronounced [ˈmɒleːv] ), was the flag carrier of Hungary from 1946 until 2012. Its head office was in Budapest , with its main hub at Budapes
#19 Invicta International Airlines
Invicta International Airlines Ltd was a charter airline based at Manston Airport in the United Kingdom. It operated non-scheduled passenger and freight services between 1965 and 1982. UK charter airline Invicta International Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign IM "India Mike" or "Invicta" Founded 1964 Comm
#20 SkyLink Aviation
SkyLink Aviation Inc. is a Canadian-based international aviation group offering project management, air charters, aviation support, aircraft maintenance, air charter, flight planning and clearance services. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient corresponding in
#1 Zeppelin
A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship named after the German inventor Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin ( German pronunciation: [ˈt͡sɛpəliːn] ) who pioneered rigid airship development at the beginning of the 20th century. Zeppelin's notions were first formulated in 1874 [1] and developed in detail in 189
The 23 class were rigid airships produced in the United Kingdom during the First World War . Development of the 23 class began in August 1915 when Vickers was asked to improve the 9r design by increasing its gas capacity by adding a bay and increasing the capacity of the bow and stern gas cells. [1]
No. 75 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter unit based at RAAF Base Tindal in the Northern Territory . The squadron was formed in 1942 and saw extensive action in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II , operating P-40 Kittyhawks . It was disbanded in 1948, but reformed
Royal Bavarian Jagdstaffel 32 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 32 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the German Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The unit would score 41 aerial victories during the war, including four enemy observation ba
Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26) Schlageter was a German fighter - wing of World War II . It was named after Albert Leo Schlageter , a World War I veteran, Freikorps member, and posthumous Nazi martyr, arrested and executed by the French for sabotage in 1923. The wing fought predominantly against the Wes
Attack Squadron TWELVE ( ATKRON TWELVE or VA-12 ), also known as the "Flying Ubangis" or "Clinchers" , was an attack squadron of the United States Navy active during the Cold War . From their home port at Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Florida , the squadron made more than thirty major overseas de
The 495th Fighter Squadron (495th FS), nicknamed the Valkyries , is part of the 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath , United Kingdom. Having been reactivated on 1 October 2021, it became the first overseas United States Air Force squadron to operate the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II on 15 Decem
VA-22A was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy , established as Torpedo Squadron VT-98 on 28 August 1944 at NAAS Ventura (Oxnard) . It moved to NAAS Los Alamitos on 1 December 1944, and to NAS San Diego on 25 August 1946. The squadron was redesignated VA-22A on 15 November 1946. It was disestablishe
No. 84 Squadron of the Royal Air Force is at present a Search and Rescue Squadron based at RAF Akrotiri , using the Bell Griffin HAR.2 helicopter. It is currently one of the two operational parts of the RAF Search and Rescue Force left in service (the other being the RAF Mountain Rescue Service ) af
No. 310 Squadron RAF was a Czechoslovak-manned fighter squadron of the Royal Air Force in the Second World War . No. 310 (Czechoslovak) Squadron RAF Badge of № 310 Squadron RAF Active 29 July 1940 – 15 February 1946 Country United Kingdom Allegiance United Kingdom Czechoslovakia (August 1945 onwards
#9 324th Intelligence Squadron
The United States Air Force 's 324th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam , Hawaii. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2012 ) 324th Intelligence Squadron A squadron airmen participates in a memorial service with ot
The 58th Fighter Squadron is part of the 33d Fighter Wing , a joint graduate flying and maintenance training wing for the F-35A, B, and C, organized under Air Education and Training Command 's 19th Air Force, at Eglin Air Force Base , Florida . Its mission is to train US Air Force operators and main
Jagdgeschwader 76 (JG 76) was a Luftwaffe fighter - wing of World War II . JG 76 was first formed in 1939 in Wien - Aspern with only I. Gruppe (1st group). The Geschwader was renamed II./ Jagdgeschwader 54 on 4 July 1940. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( November 2016 ) J
The 33rd Fighter Wing , sometimes written 33d Fighter Wing , ( 33 FW ) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to Air Education and Training Command 's Nineteenth Air Force . It is stationed at Eglin Air Force Base , Florida where it is a tenant unit. United States Air Force unit This article nee
#13 140th Wing
The 140th Wing (140 WG) is a unit of the Colorado Air National Guard , stationed at Buckley Space Force Base , Aurora, Colorado. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . 140th Wing F-16s of the 140th TFW over Denver, Colorado 200th Airli
#14 Jagdstaffel 35
Royal Bavarian Jagdstaffel 35 was a World War I "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The unit would score 44 aerial victories during the war, at the expense of six killed in action , four killed in flying acci
No. 198 Squadron was a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron that operated during the Second World War particularly in the ground attack role as the allies advanced through continental Europe. The RAFAC counterpart of the squadron resides in Hinckley, sharing its current HQ with 121 Squadron Defunct fly
The 100th Air Refueling Wing (100th ARW), nicknamed the Bloody Hundredth , is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Third Air Force , United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa . It is stationed at RAF Mildenhall , Suffolk, United Kingdom. It is also the host wing at RAF Mildenh
The 125th Fighter Wing (125 FW) is a unit of the Florida Air National Guard , stationed at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base , Florida. If activated to federal service with the United States Air Force , the 125 FW is operationally gained by the Air Combat Command (ACC). 125th Fighter Wing TSgt Aa
The 141st Air Refueling Wing (141 ARW) is a unit of the Washington Air National Guard , stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base , Spokane, Washington. If activated to federal service, the 141 ARW is gained by the United States Air Force and assigned to the Air Mobility Command (AMC). As a result of BR
The 120th Fighter Squadron (120 FS) is a unit of the Colorado Air National Guard 140th Wing located at Buckley Space Force Base , Aurora, Colorado. The 120th is equipped with the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon . 120th Fighter Squadron F-16C Fighting Falcon, 120th Fighter Squadron (FS), 140th Wing (WG), Col
The 493rd Fighter Squadron (493rd FS), nicknamed the Grim Reapers , is part of the United States Air Force 's 48th Fighter Wing located at RAF Lakenheath , Suffolk, United Kingdom. The 493rd is currently not equipped with any aircraft but is expected to receive the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
A human-powered helicopter ( HPH ) is a helicopter powered solely by one or more humans carried on board. As in other human-powered aircraft , the power is usually generated by pedalling . It remains a considerable engineering challenge to obtain both the power-to-weight ratio and rotor efficiency r
Roger Béteille (28 August 1921 – 14 June 2019) was a French aeronautical engineer and businessman. Regarded as one of the founding fathers of the company, he is known for his contributions towards Airbus , which contributed towards the airline company's initial success. [1] [2] He also worked for Ai
Ruth Blaney Alexander (May 18, 1905 – September 18, 1930) was an early female pilot in the United States who established several records in altitude and distance during 1929 and 1930. American female aviation pioneer For American sports educator, see Ruth H. Alexander . Ruth Alexander Born ( 1905-05
#3 J. W. Dunne
John William Dunne FRAeS (2 December 1875 – 24 August 1949) was a British soldier, aeronautical engineer and philosopher. As a young man he fought in the Second Boer War , before becoming a pioneering aeroplane designer in the early years of the 20th century. Dunne worked on automatically stable air
Anastase Dragomir (1896–1966) was a distinguished Romanian inventor, most famous for his "catapultable cockpit" patent (with Tănase Dobrescu) as an early form of ejection seat , although preceded by Everard Calthrop 's 1916 compressed air ejection seat, and others. This article needs additional cita
Leroy Gordon " Gordo " Cooper Jr. (March 6, 1927 – October 4, 2004) was an American aerospace engineer , test pilot , United States Air Force pilot , and the youngest of the seven original astronauts in Project Mercury , the first human space program of the United States. Cooper learned to fly as
Ferdinand Budicki (11 April 1871 – 25 June 1951) was a Croatian pioneer of car, bicycle and airplane culture. [1] A resident of Zagreb , Croatia, Budicki was reportedly the first to drive a car in his home city, [2] and the first to open a car dealership and repair shop in Croatia. [3] In April 1901
#7 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1913
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (May 21, 1878 – July 23, 1930) was an American aviation and motorcycling pioneer, and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry. He began his career as a bicycle racer and builder before moving on to motorcycles. As early as 1904, he began to manufacture engines for airships. In
#9 Constantin Cantacuzino (aviator)
Constantin Cantacuzino (nicknamed Bâzu ; 11 November 1905 – 26 May 1958) was a Romanian aviator, the leading World War II fighter ace of his country, as well as a member of the Cantacuzino family . Romanian aviator This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but
#10 Sir Alexander Bannerman, 11th Baronet
Major Sir Alexander Bannerman, 11th Baronet (16 December 1871 – 10 March 1934) [1] was a pioneer British military aviator. Sir Alexander Bannerman Born ( 1871-12-16 ) 16 December 1871 Brackley , Northamptonshire , England Died 10 March 1934 (1934-03-10) (aged 62) George , Cape Province , South Afr
#11 Albert Gillis von Baumhauer
Albert Gillis von Baumhauer ( Heerenveen , October 1891 – Alder , State of Washington , 18 March 1939) was a Dutch aviation pioneer notable for his design of the first Dutch helicopter and the related inventions, in particular the cyclic and collective control, and a single rotor design. Dutch aviat
#12 Paul W. Beck
Paul Ward Beck (1 December 1876 – 4 April 1922) was an officer in the United States Army , an aviation pioneer, and one of the first military pilots. Although a career Infantry officer, Beck twice was part of the first aviation services of the U.S. Army, as de facto head of the flying section of t
#13 Henry Millicer
Henry K. Millicer , AM (11 June 1915 – 28 August 1996) born Henryk Kazimierz Milicer , was a Polish-Australian aircraft designer and pilot. [1] [2] This article needs additional citations for verification . ( October 2008 ) Henry K. Millicer Born Henryk Kazimierz Milicer ( 1915-06-11 ) June 11, 19
#14 Günter Wendt
Günter F. Wendt (also spelled Guenter Wendt ; August 28, 1923 – May 3, 2010) was a German-born American mechanical engineer noted for his work in the U.S. human spaceflight program. An employee of McDonnell Aircraft and later North American Aviation , he was in charge of the spacecraft close-out cre
Edwin Albert Link (July 26, 1904 – September 7, 1981) [1] was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation , underwater archaeology , and submersibles . He invented the flight simulator , which was called the "Blue Box" or " Link Trainer ". It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now
Wilber Brotherton Huston (October 2, 1912 – May 25, 2006) was an American scientist and NASA mission director. He was the Deputy Project Manager of the Nimbus program and served as mission director for seven satellite launches. At the age of sixteen he had won the first Edison Scholarship Contest. T
#17 Secondo Campini
Secondo Campini (August 28, 1904 – February 7, 1980) was an Italian engineer and one of the pioneers of the jet engine . [1] Italian engineer and pioneer of the jet engine Campini was born at Bologna , Emilia-Romagna . In 1931 he wrote a proposal for the Italian Air Ministry on the value of jet prop
#18 Perlan Project
Perlan Project Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit aeronautical exploration and atmospheric science research organization that utilizes sailplanes (gliders) designed to fly at extremely high altitudes. The Perlan Project, Inc. Type Non-operating private foundation IRS 501(c)(3) Founded 1992 Founder E
#19 Tryggve Gran
Jens Tryggve Herman Gran MC (20 January 1888 – 8 January 1980) was a Norwegian aviator, polar explorer and author. [3] Norwegian aviator, polar explorer and author Tryggve Gran Tryggve Gran around 1912-1913 Born ( 1888-01-20 ) 20 January 1888 [1] Bergen , Norway Died 8 January 1980 (1980-01-08) (age
#20 Lowell Smith
Lowell Herbert Smith (October 8, 1892 – November 4, 1945) was a pioneer American airman who piloted the first airplane to receive a complete mid- air refueling (along with Lt. John P. Richter ) on June 27, 1923, and later set an endurance record of 37 hours on August 28, both in a De Havilland DH-4B
The Continental O-470 engine is a family of carbureted and fuel-injected six-cylinder, horizontally opposed , air-cooled aircraft engines that was developed especially for use in light aircraft by Continental Motors . Engines designated "IO" are fuel-injected. [1] [2] 6-cylinder air-cooled aircraft
#2 Scramjet
A scramjet ( supersonic combustion ramjet ) is a variant of a ramjet airbreathing jet engine in which combustion takes place in supersonic airflow . As in ramjets, [1] a scramjet relies on high vehicle speed to compress the incoming air forcefully before combustion (hence ram jet), but whereas a ram
The Lycoming O-320 is a large family of naturally aspirated, air-cooled, four-cylinder, direct-drive engines produced by Lycoming Engines . They are commonly used on light aircraft such as the Cessna 172 and Piper Cherokee . Different variants are rated for 150 or 160 horsepower (112 or 119 kilowatt
The Napier Scorpion series of rocket engines are a family of British liquid-fuelled engines that were developed and manufactured by Napier at the Napier Flight Development Establishment, Luton , in the late 1950s. The Scorpion range were designed and flight tested as boosters to improve aircraft tak
Scramjet programs refers to research and testing programs for the development of supersonic combustion ramjets , known as scramjets . This list provides a short overview of national and international collaborations, and civilian and military programs. The USA, Russia, India, and China (2014), have s
Aeroflot Flight 5484 ( Russian : Рейс 5484 Аэрофлота Reys 5484 Aeroflota ) was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Odessa to Kazan with a stopover in Kyiv that experienced loss of control followed by breaking up in the air on 29 August 1979 over the Tambov Oblast, killing all 63 people on boa
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2010: Years in aviation : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201
#3 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1980s
Following is a list of accidents and incidents experienced by Aeroflot during the 1980s. The deadliest accident the carrier experienced in this decade occurred in July 1985 ( 1985-07 ) , when Flight 7425 , a Tupolev Tu-154B-2 , stalled en route and crashed near Uchkuduk , then located in the Uzb
Sriwijaya Air Flight 062 (SJ062/SJY062) was a scheduled domestic passenger flight, operated by Indonesian airline Sriwijaya Air from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport , Jakarta to Sultan Thaha Airport , Jambi . On 27 August 2008, the aircraft operating the flight, a Boeing 737 series 200 register
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1948: Years in aviation : 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years : 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 19
#6 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1970s
Aeroflot , the Soviet Union 's national carrier , experienced a number of serious accidents and incidents during the 1970s. The airline's worst accident during the decade took place in August 1979 ( 1979-08 ) , when two Tupolev Tu-134s were involved in a mid-air collision over the Ukrainian city
TWA Flight 742 was a multi-leg Trans World Airlines flight from Bangkok to San Francisco . On August 28, 1973, near the end of its pre-final leg from Honolulu to Los Angeles , during the descent over the Pacific Ocean , the Boeing 707 entered severe porpoising oscillations, resulting in injuries to
#8 List of accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18
Accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18 Data from: Aviation Safety Network Il-18 [1]
#9 List of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-4
The Douglas DC-4 is a piston-engine airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1942 to 1947. The type was originally designed as a commercial airliner, but until the end of World War II , all were built as military transports . After the war, many of these military ai
The Kvitbjørn disaster occurred on 28 August 1947 when, in heavy fog, the Norwegian Air Lines Short Sandringham flying boat Kvitbjørn , registered LN-IAV, hit a mountain close to Lødingsfjellet in Lødingen , southern Tjeldsundet , Norway. [1] 1947 aviation accident Kvitbjørn disaster A Short Sandrin
#11 List of accidents and incidents involving airliners by airline (A–C)
This list of accidents and incidents involving airliners by airline summarizes airline accidents and all kinds of minor incidents by airline company with flight number, location, date, aircraft type, and cause. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( June 2012 ) JetBlue Flight 2
#12 Operation Gardel
Operation Gardel [note 1] was the codename given by the Peronist guerrilla organization Montoneros to the downing of a Lockheed C-130 Hercules, belonging to the 1st Air Brigade's 1st Transport Group as it took off from the old Teniente Benjamín Matienzo International Airport, carrying 114 Gendarmeri
#13 Reeve Aleutian Airways Flight 8
Reeve Aleutian Airways Flight 8 was an American domestic flight from Cold Bay, Alaska , to Seattle, Washington , on June 8, 1983. [1] Shortly after takeoff, the Lockheed L-188 Electra of Reeve Aleutian Airways was travelling over the Pacific Ocean, when one of the propellers broke away from its engi
#14 List of air rage incidents
This is a list of air rage incidents in commercial air travel that have been covered in the media. Air rage occurs when air travelers or airline personnel act violently, abusively or disruptively towards others in the course of their travel. When these incidents have occurred in flight, they have of
#15 List of Trans World Airlines accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving American airlines Trans World Airlines and Transcontinental & Western Air. The airlines suffered a combined total of 106 accidents. [1] [2]
#16 List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War
This list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War includes incidents with Coalition and civilian aircraft during the Iraq War . According to media reports, 129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing aircraft were lost in Iraq between the 2003 invasion and February 2009. Of these incidents, 4
#17 1910 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1910: Years in aviation : 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 19
#18 List of accidents and incidents involving the Vickers Viscount
As World War II came to a close the British government realised that it was going to have to drastically change its air manufacturing industry to avoid becoming dependent on American aircraft companies. To address this issue the Brabazon Committee was formed in 1943 to investigate the future needs o
#19 2012 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2012 . Years in aviation : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20
#20 List of accidents and incidents involving the Antonov An-24
The Antonov An-24 has suffered 159 accidents with a total of 2,134 fatalities.
The Błażyński Polon was a competitor in the First Polish Glider Contest, held in the late summer of 1923. It was of advanced aerodynamical design, showed promise but was wrecked before the best winds arrived. Polon Role glider Type of aircraft National origin Poland Designer Alojzy Błażyński First f
VSS Enterprise ( tail number : N339SS [1] ) was the first SpaceShipTwo (SS2) spaceplane , built by Scaled Composites for Virgin Galactic . As of 2004, it was planned to be the first of five commercial suborbital SS2 spacecraft planned by Virgin Galactic. [2] [3] [ needs update ] It was also the firs
The Cywiński Lublin I and II were very similar Polish gliders , designed and built for the 1923 First Polish Glider Contest. Lublin Role Single seat glider National origin Poland Manufacturer Plage i Laśkiewicz , Lublin , Poland Designer Stanisław Cywiński First flight 29 August 1923 Number built 2
The Brokker (a nickname which stuck, the glider having no other name) was a single seat glider entered into the first British gliding endurance competition, held at Itford Hill in 1922. It combined the wing of a Fokker D.VII with an engineless Bristol F.2 Fighter fuselage . It flew well in the stiff
The Schiebel Camcopter S-100 is an Austrian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using a rotorcraft design. Austrian UAV rotorcraft Camcopter S-100 Camcopter S-100 Role UAV Type of aircraft Manufacturer Schiebel Primary users UAE Army German Navy Chinese Navy United States Navy
#2 Kamov Ka-50
The Kamov Ka-50 "Black Shark" ( Russian : Чёрная акула , romanized : Chyornaya akula , English: kitefin shark , NATO reporting name : Hokum A ) is a Soviet/Russian single-seat attack helicopter with the distinctive coaxial rotor system of the Kamov design bureau. It was designed in the 1980s and a
#3 Kamov Ka-22
The Kamov Ka-22 Vintokryl (rotor-wing, or literally, (air)screw-wing) ( Cyrillic : Камов Ка-22 Винтокрыл ) ( NATO reporting name : Hoop ) was a rotorcraft developed by Kamov for the Soviet Air Force . The experimental transport aircraft combined the capabilities of a helicopter for vertical take-off
#4 University of Maryland Gamera II
The University of Maryland Gamera II is an improved human-powered helicopter designed to win the US$250,000 Sikorsky Prize . [1] University of Maryland Gamera II Role Human-powered helicopter National origin United States of America Manufacturer University of Maryland Designer A. James Clark School
The AeroVelo Atlas is a human-powered helicopter (HPH) that was built for AHS International's Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition . On 13 June 2013, it became the first aircraft to achieve the goals of the competition and thus won the prize. Atlas Aerial view taken soon after the f
#6 Kazan Ansat
The Kazan Ansat is a Russian light, multipurpose helicopter manufactured by Kazan Helicopters . Ansat A Kazan Ansat Role Multipurpose utility helicopter Type of aircraft Manufacturer Kazan Helicopters First flight 17 August 1999 Introduction 28 August 2013 Status In service Primary user Russian Ai
The Bell UH-1N Twin Huey is a medium military helicopter designed and produced by the American aerospace manufacturer Bell Helicopter . It is a member of the extensive Huey family , the initial version was the CUH-1N Twin Huey (later CH-135 Twin Huey ), which was first ordered by the Canadian Forces
The NHIndustries NH90 is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter . It was developed in response to NATO requirements for a battlefield helicopter which would also be capable of being operated in naval environments. The NH90 was developed and is manufactured by NHIndustries , a co
Lebaudy Frères was a French sugar producer based in Moisson , France. In addition to sugar, they also made a series of semi-rigid airships in the early years of the twentieth century, some of which saw service with several European armies. French sugar producer and manufacturer of semi-rigid airship
#2 Aero Engine Corporation of China
Aero Engine Corporation of China (AECC) is a Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer focused on the design and development of aeroengine and related technology. The company was established on August 28, 2016. [1] At launch, AECC was to be capitalized with US$7.5 billion by Aviation Industry Corpo
#3 Paramount Aircraft Corporation
Paramount Aircraft Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer based out of Saginaw, Michigan [1] The company was formed by Walter J. Carr to produce his highly modified Warner powered Travel Air, the Cabinaire. Eight units were built, with one becoming used for an aerial refueling record atte
Bharat Electronics Limited ( BEL ) is an Indian Government-owned aerospace and defence electronics company. It primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for ground and aerospace applications. BEL is one of nine PSUs under the Ministry of Defence of India . It has been granted Navratna stat
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a British multinational aerospace and defence company incorporated in February 2011. The company owns Rolls-Royce, a business established in 1904 which today designs, manufactures and distributes power systems for aviation and other industries. Rolls-Royce is the world's
Bordeaux Aéronautique (BA) was a French aeronautic company founded on 17 March 1939, [1] by Marcel Bloch , André Curvale, Henri Deplante and Claude de Cambronne . [2] French aeronautic company Bordeaux-Aéronautique Industry Aerospace , Defense Founded 1939 Founder Marcel Dassault (born Marcel Bloch)
#7 SOCATA
SOCATA (later EADS Socata and DAHER-SOCATA ) was a French producer of general aviation aircraft propelled by piston engines and turboprops , including business planes, small personal or training aircraft, as well as the production of aircraft structures for other manufacturers such as Airbus , Dassa
The General Aeroplane Company was Detroit's first commercial airplane builder. [1] GAC built three types of aircraft during the First World War and operated a flying school. The aircraft were the Verville Flying Boat , the Gamma S biplane with floats ( floatplane ), and the Gamma L biplane with whee
Vintage Wings of Canada is a not for profit, charitable organization, with a collection of historically significant aircraft. The facility is located at the Gatineau-Ottawa Executive Airport , Quebec , Canada. It was founded by former Cognos CEO and philanthropist Michael U. Potter. Most aircraft in
The Bofors 40 mm Automatic Gun L/60 (often referred to simply as the "Bofors 40 mm gun" , the "Bofors gun" and the like, [3] [4] see name ) is an anti-aircraft autocannon , designed in the 1930s by the Swedish arms manufacturer AB Bofors . The gun was designed as an intermediate anti-aircraft gu
Tallboy or Bomb, Medium Capacity, 12,000 lb was an earthquake bomb developed by the British aeronautical engineer Barnes Wallis and used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War . [lower-alpha 1] Type of earthquake bomb This article needs additional citations for verification . ( O