langs: 15 января [ru] / january 15 [en] / 15. januar [de] / 15 janvier [fr] / 15 gennaio [it] / 15 de enero [es]
days: january 12 / january 13 / january 14 / january 15 / january 16 / january 17 / january 18
Aerodrome / Aerodrome
#1 Binh Thuy Air Base
Binh Thuy Air Base (also known as Can Tho Air Base and Trà Nóc Air Base ) was a United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy , Republic of Vietnam Air Force (RVNAF) and Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) (Khong Quan Nhan Dan Viet Nam) military airfield used during the Vietnam War . It is locate
- ... ember 1969 Detachment 10, 38th Aerospace Rescue & Recovery Squadron was disbanded. [7] : 113 On 15 january 1970 the 22nd Tactical Air Support Squadron left Binh Thuy and moved to Bien Hoa Air Base . [5] In ...
#2 Mitchel Air Force Base
Mitchel Air Force Base also known as Mitchel Field , was a United States Air Force base located on the Hempstead Plains of Long Island , New York , United States . Established in 1918 as Hazelhurst Aviation Field #2 , the facility was renamed later that year as Mitchel Field in honor of former New Y
- ... ruary – 14 November 1940 8th Fighter Group , 5 November 1940 – 26 January 1942 57th Fighter Group , 15 january 1941 – 19 August 1941 Headquarters, Northeast Air District, 18 October 1940 Redesignated: 1st Air F ...
#3 Aleppo International Airport
Aleppo International Airport ( Arabic : مطار حلب الدولي ) ( IATA : ALP , ICAO : OSAP ) is an international airport serving Aleppo , Syria . The airport is serving as a secondary hub for Syrian Air and Cham Wings . Airport Aleppo International Airport مطار حلب الدولي Matar Halab al-Duwaliyy IATA : AL
- ... February 2020, with the inaugural flight originating from Damascus International Airport . [11] On january 15, 2021, scheduled flights to Beirut and Erbil were resumed after hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic ...
#4 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport
Fort Worth Meacham International Airport ( Meacham Field ) ( IATA : FTW , ICAO : KFTW , FAA LID : FTW ) is a general aviation airport located near the intersection of Interstate 820 and Business U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth, Texas , United States. It is named after former Fort Worth Mayor Henry C.
- ... constructed at the airport in 1933, was added to the National Register of Historic Places . [4] On 15 january 2015, the airport advisory board voted to permanently close runway 9/27 to make room for additional ...
#5 Ent Air Force Base
Ent Air Force Base was a United States Air Force base located in the Knob Hill neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado . A tent city, established in 1943 during construction of the base, was initially commanded by Major General Uzal Girard Ent (1900–1948), for whom the base is named. [1] [2] The
- ... ing the Fort Carson, the Ent Air Force Base, and the development of the Air Force Academy . [17] On 15 january 1956, General Earle E. Partridge , CINCONAD, directed his staff to begin preliminary planning for a ...
- ... e Force. [5] : 20 The Air Defense Command was re-designated as the Aerospace Defense Command on 15 january 1968. The Continental Air Defense Command and Aerospace Defense Command headquarters began consolid ...
- ... l Ennis Whitehead . [32] : 30 ARAACOM Headquarters Army Antiaircraft Command 1951-01 1957-03 On 15 january 1951, the Army Antiaircraft Command (ARAACOM) moved its headquarters to Colorado Springs to operate ...
#6 Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth (abbreviated NAS JRB Fort Worth ) [1] ( IATA : FWH , ICAO : KNFW , FAA LID : NFW ) includes Carswell Field , a military airbase located 5 nautical miles (9 km; 6 mi) west of the central business district of Fort Worth , in Tarrant County , Texas ,
- ... 11th Bomb Wing showing "Six turnin', four burnin", c. 1955 A five-ship B-36 formation was flown on 15 january 1949, in an air review over Washington, D.C., commemorating the inauguration of the President of th ...
#7 March Air Reserve Base
March Air Reserve Base ( IATA : RIV , ICAO : KRIV , FAA LID : RIV ) ( March ARB ), previously known as March Air Force Base ( March AFB ) is located in Riverside County , California between the cities of Riverside , Moreno Valley , and Perris . It is the home to the Air Force Reserve Command 's Four
- ... 1931 – 24 June 1940 19th Bombardment Group , 25 October 1935 – 4 June 1941 30th Bombardment Group , 15 january – 20 May 1941 41st Bombardment Group, [27] 15 January – 20 May 1941 14th Pursuit Group , 10 June 19 ...
- ... r 1935 – 4 June 1941 30th Bombardment Group , 15 January – 20 May 1941 41st Bombardment Group, [27] 15 january – 20 May 1941 14th Pursuit Group , 10 June 1941 – 7 February 1942 51st Pursuit Group , 10 June 1941 ...
#8 Nhill Airport
Nhill Airport ( ICAO : YNHL ) is located 1 nautical mile (1.9 km; 1.2 mi) northwest [1] of Nhill , Victoria , Australia , about four hours northwest of Melbourne . The Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre is located there. Airport in Nhill, Victoria Nhill Airport IATA : none ICAO : YNHL Summary Airpor
- ... ill. The commanding officer was Wing Commander A.D. Garrison. Renamed as the Air Armament School on 15 january 1944 and later to the Air Armament and Gas School . Proposed USAAF camp A USAAF advance flying unit ...
#9 Port Moresby Airfield Complex
The Port Moresby Airfield Complex was a World War II military airfield complex, built near Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea . It was used during the Battle of New Guinea as a base of Allied air operations primarily in 1942 and early 1943. It later became a support base as the ba
- ... ardment Squadron , 6 November 1942 – 4 March 1944 (B-25) 499th Bombardment Squadron , 5 June 1943 – 15 january 1944 (B-25) 500th Bombardment Squadron , 5 June 1943 – 1 January 1944 (B-25) 7th Fighter Squadron ( ...
#10 Hurlburt Field
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
- ... zed at Hurlburt on October 1, 1957. [11] It was redesignated the 4751st Air Defense Missile Wing on january 15, 1958 and discontinued on July 1, 1962 when Tactical Air Command took over the field . [12] Its subo ...
#11 Dulles International Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport ( IATA : IAD , ICAO : KIAD , FAA LID : IAD ) , typically referred to as Dulles International Airport , Dulles Airport , Washington Dulles , or simply Dulles ( / ˈ d ʌ l ɪ s / DUL -iss ), is an international airport in the Eastern United States , located in Lou
- ... irst Lady Pat Nixon ushered in the era of jumbo jets by christening the first Boeing 747 at Dulles, january 15, 1970. The first scheduled flight at Dulles was an Eastern Air Lines Super Electra from Newark Inter ...
- ... ic old air traffic control tower, which halted operations in 2007 The era of widebody jets began on january 15, 1970, when First Lady Pat Nixon christened a Pan Am Boeing 747-100 at Dulles in the presence of Pan ...
#12 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
- ... bribes and theft of government property. [20] The 477th Composite Group was formed at Selfridge on 15 january 1944 to train Tuskegee Airmen with Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters and North American B-25 Mitch ...
#13 Maxwell Air Force Base
Maxwell Air Force Base ( IATA : MXF , ICAO : KMXF , FAA LID : MXF ) , officially known as Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base , is a United States Air Force (USAF) installation under the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The installation is located in Montgomery, Alabama , United States. Occupyin
- ... ed that the ACTS would be to the Army Air Corps what Fort Benning , Georgia was to the infantry. On january 15, 1929, it was announced that the ACTS would be twice as large as originally planned. On February 11, ...
#14 Foggia Airfield Complex
The Foggia Airfield Complex was a series of World War II military airfields located within a 40 km (25 mi) radius of Foggia , in the Province of Foggia , Italy . The airfields were used by the United States Army Air Force Fifteenth Air Force as part of the strategic bombardment campaign against
- ... bardment Wing , March–December 1944 306th Fighter Wing , 15–27 January 1944 307th Bombardment Wing, 15 january – 15 June 1944 5th Reconnaissance Group, (F-5 (P-38) Lightning), 28 December 1944 – October 1945 AS ...
- ... oup , ( B-24 Liberator ), 26 January 1944 – July 1945 455th Bombardment Group , ( B-24 Liberator ), 15 january 1944 – 9 September 1945 SAN SEVERO AIRFIELD 31st Fighter Group P-51s at San Severo Airfield Abandon ...
#15 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
- ... and Air Base Squadron; 25 January 1943–30 April 1944 3029th Army Air Forces Base Unit; 1 May 1944–1 15 january 1945 Now: Gila Bend Air Force Auxiliary Field ( ICAO : KGXF ) Army Air Forces Western Flying Trainin ...
#16 Eddie Andreini Sr. Airfield
Eddie Andreini Sr. Airfield , officially Half Moon Bay Airport ( IATA : HAF , ICAO : KHAF , FAA LID : HAF ) is a public airport in San Mateo County , six miles (9.7 km) northwest of Half Moon Bay, California , United States. [1] [2] The airport is on the Pacific Coast , south of San Francisco . Ai
- ... ort user and business fees and receives no money from the county's general fund. In the year ending january 15, 2020, the airport had 50,150 aircraft operations, average 137 per day: >99% general aviation and <1 ...
#17 Georgia World War II Army Airfields
During World War II , the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Georgia for antisubmarine defense in the Gulf of Mexico and for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers. Georgia World War II Army Airfields Part of World War II Map of Major Georgia
- ... est of Atlanta Base Detachment/303rd Air Base Squadron/303rd Base Headquarters & Air Base Squadron: 15 january 1941 – 1 April 1944 4204th Army Air Force Base Unit: 1 April 1944-26 May 1946 Warner Robins Air Ser ...
#18 Le Mans Airfield
Le Mans Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield, which is located near the City of Le Mans in the Pays de la Loire region of northern France . Le Mans Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-35 Pays de la Loire Region, France Le Mans Airfield Le Mans Airfield (France) Coordinates 48
- ... Bf 109 E Lehrgeschwader 1 (LG 1) 28–29 June 1940 Messerschmitt Bf 110 C/D Jagdgeschwader 54 (JS 54) 15 january -29 March 1941 Messerschmitt Bf 109 E Jagdgeschwader 1 (JG 1) 7–12 June 1944 Focke-Wulf Fw 190 A Jag ...
#19 Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein Air Base or Ramstein AB ( IATA : RMS , ICAO : ETAR ) is a United States Air Force base in Rhineland-Palatinate , a state in southwestern Germany . It serves as headquarters for the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA) and also for NATO Allied Air Command (
- ... 1984 – present 377th Combat Support Wing , 14 June 1985 – 1 May 1991 435th Air Base Wing , 15 january 2004 – 16 July 2009 435th Air Ground Operations Wing , 16 July 2009– present 38th Combat Suppor ...
#20 Adak Airport
Adak Airport ( IATA : ADK [2] , ICAO : PADK [3] , FAA LID : ADK ) is a state-owned public-use airport located west of Adak , on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands in the U.S. state of Alaska . [1] The airport is the farthest western airfield with scheduled passenger air service in the entire United
- ... ued in Summer 2021. OTHER SOURCES "State Takes Over Adak Airport" . State of Alaska Press Release . january 15, 2004. Archived from the original on September 23, 2006. Essential Air Service documents ( Docket DO ...
Aeroplane / Aeroplane
#1 Operational Requirement F.155
Operational Requirement F.155 was a specification issued by the British Ministry of Supply on 15 January 1955 for an interceptor aircraft to defend the United Kingdom from Soviet high-flying nuclear-armed supersonic bombers . British military defense specification Discussion about the need for a new
- Operational Requirement F.155 was a specification issued by the British Ministry of Supply on 15 january 1955 for an interceptor aircraft to defend the United Kingdom from Soviet high-flying nuclear-armed ...
#2 Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is a large, long-range wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States. After introducing the 707 in October 1958, Pan Am wanted a jet 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 times its size, to reduce its seat cost by 30% to democratize air travel. In 1965, Joe Sutt
- ... for many years. [61] ENTRY INTO SERVICE First Lady Pat Nixon christened the first commercial 747 on january 15, 1970. On January 15, 1970, First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon christened Pan Am's first 747 ...
- ... ENTRY INTO SERVICE First Lady Pat Nixon christened the first commercial 747 on January 15, 1970. On january 15, 1970, First Lady of the United States Pat Nixon christened Pan Am's first 747 at Dulles Internation ...
#3 CANT Z.1018 Leone
The CRDA CANT Z.1018 Leone (Lion) was an Italian medium bomber of the 1940s. Italian medium bomber This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . ( Learn how and when to remove these template messages ) This article needs additional citations for
- ... h upgraded versions of the CANT Z.1007, the "Ter". With continuous delays and change of priorities, 15 january 1942 saw the decision to produce only three bombers: the CANT Z.1007 and Z.1018, and the Piaggio P. ...
#4 Grumman XF5F Skyrocket
The Grumman XF5F Skyrocket was a prototype twin-engined shipboard fighter interceptor. The United States Navy ordered one prototype, model number G-34, from Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation on 30 June 1938; its designation was XF5F-1 . The aircraft had a unique appearance: The forward "nose"
- ... ction." [4] Additional changes were needed after further flight tests that were not completed until 15 january 1942. In the meantime, Grumman began work on a more advanced twin-engine shipboard fighter, the XF7 ...
#5 Handley Page V/1500
The Handley Page V/1500 was a British night-flying heavy bomber built by Handley Page towards the end of the First World War . It was a large four-engined biplane , which resembled a larger version of Handley Page's earlier O/100 and O/400 bombers, intended to bomb Berlin from East Anglian airfields
- ... from Britain the aircraft flew via Rome , Malta , Cairo , and Baghdad , finally reaching Karachi on 15 january 1919. [6] The same aircraft played a pivotal role in ending the Third Anglo-Afghan War . On 25 May ...
#6 Yeoman Cropmaster
The Yeoman Cropmaster was an Australian agricultural aircraft developed from the CAC Wackett trainer of World War II . Yeoman Cropmaster YA-1 Role agricultural aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Yeoman Aviation Designer C. W. (Bill) Smith First flight 15 January 1960 Introduction 1960 Produced 1
- ... ral aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Yeoman Aviation Designer C. W. (Bill) Smith First flight 15 january 1960 Introduction 1960 Produced 1960–1966 Number built 21 Developed from Kingsford Smith Cropmaster ...
- ... zell or McCauley propeller. The first Cropmaster, a YA-1 250, took to the air for the first time on 15 january 1960. [2] Twenty further aircraft were converted before production ceased in 1966, by which time th ...
#7 Atlantic Flight (1931 film)
Atlantic Flight (AKA Lo Stormo Atlantico ) is a 1931 short documentary film made by the Regia Aeronautica Italiana , based on the pioneering 1930 transatlantic formation flight made by 12 Savoia-Marchetti S.55 flying boats , commanded by General Italo Balbo . Atlantic Flight is notable as the first
- ... anuary 1931)from Orbetello Airfield , Italy to Rio de Janeiro , Brazil between 17 December 1930 and 15 january 1931. Italian Air Force cinematographers filmed the entire expedition, beginning with early prepara ...
#8 Martin AM Mauler
The Martin AM Mauler (originally XBTM ) was a single-seat carrier-based attack aircraft built for the United States Navy . Designed during World War II , the Mauler encountered development delays and did not enter service until 1948 in small numbers. The aircraft proved troublesome and remained in f
- ... ng after it reached the Naval Air Test Center on 11 December. The Navy ordered 750 more aircraft on 15 january 1945, although this was reduced to 99 aircraft after the surrender of Japan in August. The second p ...
#9 Fairey S.9/30
The Fairey S.9/30 was a two-seat, single-engined biplane built to meet an Air Ministry specification for a fleet reconnaissance aircraft. It flew during 1934-6 in both land- and seaplane configurations. Although only one was built, it was the progenitor of the Fairey Swordfish . S.9/30 Role fleet sp
- ... e configuration continued through 1934, when the floats were fitted. It first flew as a seaplane on 15 january 1935 at Fairey's Hamble base. [3] It went for Naval tests at Felixstowe in 1936, where its clean be ...
#10 Vickers Valetta
The Vickers Valetta is a twin-engine military transport aircraft developed and produced by the British manufacturing company Vickers-Armstrongs Ltd . Developed from the Vickers VC.1 Viking compact civil airliner, it was an all-metal mid-wing monoplane with a tailwheel undercarriage . British militar
- ... sengers and crew, one person was killed. The aircraft was totally destroyed. [ citation needed ] On 15 january 1953, Valetta C.1 VX562 collided in mid-air over the Mediterranean Sea with a RAF Lancaster, all 19 ...
#11 Nord Gerfaut
The Nord Gerfaut ( Gyrfalcon ) was a French delta-wing experimental research aircraft. It was the first European aircraft to exceed Mach 1 in level flight without the use of an afterburner . A pair of aircraft were built for the primary purpose of investigating the transonic regime. The Gerfaut I co
- ... pe of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Nord Aviation Designer Jean Galtier First flight 15 january 1954 Retired 1959 Number built 2 DEVELOPMENT AND DESCRIPTION The Nord 1402 Gerfaut had its origin i ...
- ... ospectively designated as the 1402A Gerfaut IA. [7] OPERATIONAL HISTORY The Gerfaut I first flew on 15 january 1954 and it became the first aircraft in Europe to exceed Mach 1 in level flight, without using aft ...
#12 Siemens-Schuckert R.VII
The Siemens-Schuckert R.VII was a bomber aircraft built in Germany during World War I. [3] [4] It was one of six aircraft based on the Siemens-Schuckert R.I that were originally intended to be identical, but which each developed in a different direction and were designated as different aircraft type
- ... nal origin Germany Manufacturer Siemens-Schuckert Designer Bruno and Franz Steffen [1] First flight 15 january 1917 [2] Number built 1 [2] Developed from Siemens-Schuckert R.I Development of earlier derivatives ...
- ... Rea — "giant aircraft support unit") at Döberitz on 20 November 1916, and test flights commenced on 15 january 1917. [2] The wings were found to be too heavy, and were again replaced with a new design. [2] The ...
#13 Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body aircraft developed and produced by Airbus . Airbus conceived several derivatives of the A300 , its first airliner in the mid-1970s. Then the company began development on the A330 twinjet in parallel with the A340 quadjet and launched both designs with their first order
- ... Other engines have issues too: on 14 July 2015, an Asiana PW4000 was shut down in flight, [205] on 15 january 2017, an Air Europa CF6 was shut down in flight, [206] on 28 December 2017, an Aer Lingus CF6 was s ...
#14 Vultee XP-54
The Vultee XP-54 Swoose Goose was a prototype fighter built by the Vultee Aircraft Company for the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). Prototype fighter aircraft "Swoose Goose" redirects here. For the example of B-17, see The Swoose . XP-54 Role Fighter Type of aircraft National origin United Sta
- ... le Fighter Type of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Vultee Aircraft First flight 15 january 1943 Status Canceled Primary user United States Army Air Forces Number built 2 Variants XP-68 Torna ...
- ... oldest surviving B-17 . OPERATIONAL HISTORY Flight tests of the first prototype, 41-1210 , began on 15 january 1943. Trials showed performance to be substantially below guarantees. Simultaneously, development o ...
#15 Bréguet 1150 Atlantic
The Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic is a long-range maritime patrol aircraft designed and manufactured by French aircraft manufacturer Breguet Aviation . Br.1150 Atlantic Atlantique 2 Breguet Atlantic of the French Navy Role Maritime patrol aircraft Type of aircraft Manufacturer Breguet Aviation First flig
- ... after the explosion of the right Rolls-Royce engine. There were no fatalities among the crew. [60] 15 january 1981 – A Dutch Marine Atlantic SP-13A was shadowing the Soviet Navy aircraft carrier Kiev in foul w ...
#16 Airbus A318
The Airbus A318 is the smallest and least numerous variant airliner of the Airbus A320 family . The A318 carries 107 to 132 passengers and has a maximum range of 5,750 kilometres (3,100 nautical miles ) . [2] Final assembly of the aircraft took place in Hamburg , Germany. It is intended primarily fo
- ... ner Type of aircraft National origin Multinational [lower-alpha 1] Manufacturer Airbus First flight 15 january 2002 Introduction 2003 with Frontier Airlines Status In limited service Primary users Air France TA ...
- ... many. [26] The maiden flight of the Airbus A318 took place from Finkenwerder airfield in Hamburg on 15 january 2002. [27] The first customer delivery was on 22 July 2003 to Frontier Airlines. [28] As of 30 Sept ...
#17 Lockheed EC-130H Compass Call
The EC-130H Compass Call is an electronic attack aircraft flown by the United States Air Force . Based on the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules , the aircraft is heavily modified to disrupt enemy command and control communications, perform offensive counterinformation operations, and carry out other ki
- ... anistan and Operation Freedom's Sentinel flew over 40,000 hours during 6,900 combat sorties. [6] On 15 january 2020 the first EC-130H Compass Call (serial number 73-01587) was retired from active service. The a ...
#18 Airbus A400M Atlas
The Airbus A400M Atlas [nb 2] is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft . It was designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space ) as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft, such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-13
- ... vered the first A400M component to Bremen in 2007. [71] The first A400M during its fourth flight on 15 january 2010 The first flight, originally scheduled for early 2008, was postponed due to delays and financi ...
#19 Dart Kitten
The Dart Kitten was a British-built ultra-light aircraft of the 1930s. Dart Kitten The 1937-built Dart Kitten II visiting the Kemble (Glos) air rally in May 2009 Role ultra-light aircraft Type of aircraft National origin United Kingdom Manufacturer Dart Aircraft Ltd Designer A.R. Weyl First flight 1
- ... craft National origin United Kingdom Manufacturer Dart Aircraft Ltd Designer A.R. Weyl First flight 15 january 1937 Status Dart Kitten II airworthy in 2009 Primary user private owner pilots Number built 4 DESIG ...
#20 Arsenal 2301
The Arsenal 2301 , Arsenal Ars.2301 , SFECMAS 1301 or SFECMAS Ars.1301 was an experimental French air-launched glider, built to test the aerodynamics of aircraft of novel configuration at full scale. It first flew in 1951 with swept wings but after 1953 it had a delta wing. Trials with this wing est
- ... ights were launched from the Languedoc at about 6,300 m (20,700 ft) . [3] The Gerfaut first flew on 15 january 1954; [6] in 1955 SFECMAS and SCAN were completely merged, becoming the nationalized Nord Aviation ...
Aircraft carrier / Aircraft carrier
#1 Brazilian aircraft carrier Minas Gerais
NAeL Minas Gerais (pennant number A 11 ) was a Colossus -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Marinha do Brasil (MB, Brazilian Navy ) from 1960 until 2001. The ship was laid down for the United Kingdom's Royal Navy during World War II as HMS Vengeance , was completed shortly before the war
- ... r Swan Hunter Laid down 16 November 1942 as HMS Vengeance (R71) Launched 23 February 1944 Completed 15 january 1945 Acquired 14 December 1956 Builder Verolme Dock, Rotterdam (reconstruction) Cost US$27,000,000 ...
- ... laid down on 16 November 1942, and launched on 23 February 1944. [2] Construction was completed on 15 january 1945, and Vengeance was commissioned into the RN. [2] The Colossus -class carriers were intended to ...
#2 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
- ... 1944 30 January 1976 31 years, 290 days Scrapped in 1976 [39] CV-20 Bennington Essex 6 August 1944 15 january 1970 25 years, 162 days Scrapped in 1994 [40] CV-21 Boxer Essex (extended bow) 16 April 1945 1 Dece ...
- ... 15 May 1959 13 years, 34 days Scrapped in 1970 [14] CV-33 Kearsarge Essex (extended bow) 2 May 1946 15 january 1970 23 years, 258 days Scrapped in 1974 [45] CV-34 Oriskany Essex (extended bow) 25 September 1950 ...
- ... — Cancelled before construction began. [52] CV-45 Valley Forge Essex (extended bow) 3 November 1946 15 january 1970 23 years, 73 days Scrapped in 1971 [ citation needed ] CV-46 Iwo Jima Essex (extended bow) — — ...
#3 Soviet helicopter carrier Leningrad
Leningrad was the second of two Moskva -class helicopter carriers in service with the Soviet Navy . Laid down at Nikolayev South (Shipyard No.444) , Leningrad was commissioned in late 1968. Preceded by Moskva , there were no further vessels built, reportedly due to the poor handling of the ships in
- ... Soviet Union Name Leningrad Namesake Leningrad Builder Nikolayev South (Shipyard No.444) Laid down 15 january 1965 [1] Launched 31 July 1966 [1] Commissioned 2 June 1969 [1] Decommissioned 24 June 1991 Fate Sc ...
- ... AND SERVICE Leningrad was laid down at the Black Sea Shipyard in Nikolayev with yard number 702 on 15 january 1965, launched on 31 July 1966, added to the list of ships of the Soviet Navy on 24 January 1967, a ...
#4 USS Midway (CV-41)
USS Midway (CVB/CVA/CV-41) is an aircraft carrier , formerly of the United States Navy , the lead ship of her class . Commissioned 8 days after the end of World War II, Midway was the largest ship in the world until 1955, as well as the first U.S. aircraft carrier too big to transit the Panama Canal
- ... warships, and more than 1,100 aircraft. Meanwhile, the United Nations set an ultimatum deadline of 15 january 1991 for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait. Operation Desert Storm began the next day. On January 17, 19 ...
#5 USS Cabot (CVL-28)
USS Cabot (CVL-28/AVT-3) was an Independence -class light aircraft carrier in the United States Navy , the second ship to carry the name. Cabot was commissioned in 1943 and served until 1947. She was recommissioned as a training carrier from 1948 to 1955. From 1967 to 1989, she served in Spain as Dé
- ... oard, on 8 November 1943 for Pearl Harbor , where she arrived on 2 December. Clearing for Majuro on 15 january 1944, she joined TF 58 to begin the consistently high quality of war service which was to earn her ...
#6 USS Carl Vinson
USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the United States Navy 's third Nimitz -class supercarrier . She is named for Carl Vinson (1883-1981), a congressman from Georgia , in recognition of his contributions to the U.S. Navy. The ship was launched during Vinson's lifetime in 1980, undertook her maiden voyage in
- ... ed offshore to receive additional supplies and helicopters. The ships arrived off Port au Prince on 15 january 2010 to commence operations. [32] [33] [34] CNN medical correspondent and neurosurgeon Sanjay Gupta ...
#7 USS Enterprise (CVN-65)
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) , formerly CVA(N)-65 , is a decommissioned [14] United States Navy aircraft carrier . She was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth United States naval vessel to bear the name . Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed "Big E". At 1,123
- ... by Captain Robert J. Spane . [55] In 1986, the carrier made her 12th WESTPAC deployment, leaving on 15 january 1986. She led Battle Group FOXTROT, including Truxtun , Arkansas , O'Brien , Reasoner , Lewis B. Pu ...
#8 USS Hoggatt Bay
USS Hoggatt Bay (CVE-75) was the twenty-first of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after Hoggatt Bay, which was named in 1895 by Lieutenant commander E. K. Moore after Wilford Bacon Hoggatt , an ensign serving in Moore's part
- ... , the air contingent of Hoggatt Bay began conducting close air support for the landing infantry. On 15 january , an Avenger, piloted by VC-88's commander, Lieutenant commander E. N. Webb, found itself unable to ...
#9 USS Hornet (CV-12)
USS Hornet (CV/CVA/CVS-12) is an Essex -class aircraft carrier built for the United States Navy (USN) during World War II . Completed in late 1943, the ship was assigned to the Fast Carrier Task Force (variously designated as Task Force 38 or 58) in the Pacific Ocean , the navy's primary offensive f
- ... ilding Laid down 3 August 1942 Launched 30 August 1943 Commissioned 29 November 1943 Decommissioned 15 january 1947 Renamed From Kearsarge , October 1942 Identification Callsign : NBGC [2] Hull number : CV-12 R ...
- ... s and Hawaiian Islands, returning to San Francisco on 9 February 1946. Hornet was decommissioned on 15 january 1947 and assigned to the Pacific Reserve Fleet . [72] PEACETIME TENSIONS: 1951 TO 1959 Hornet follo ...
#10 USS Manila Bay
USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy USS Manila Bay (CVE-61) underway whilst operating as an attack carrier in the Pacific, circa 1944. History United States Name Manila Bay Namesake Battle of Manila
- ... ila Bay Ordered as Bucareli Bay (ACV-61) Builder Kaiser Shipyards , Vancouver, Washington Laid down 15 january 1943 Launched 10 July 1943 Commissioned 5 October 1943 Decommissioned 31 July 1946 Reclassified CVU ...
- ... ay ( ACV-61 ) under Maritime Commission contract by Kaiser Company , Inc., Vancouver, Washington on 15 january 1943; renamed Manila Bay on 3 April 1943; launched on 10 July 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Robert W. Boc ...
#11 USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63)
USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) , formerly CVA-63 , is a decommissioned United States Navy supercarrier . She was the second naval ship named after Kitty Hawk, North Carolina , the site of the Wright brothers ' first powered airplane flight. Kitty Hawk was the first of the three Kitty Hawk -class aircraft ca
- ... el Register on 20 October 2017, and was designated for disposal by dismantling a few days later. On 15 january 2022 Kitty Hawk left Puget Sound Naval Shipyard under tow en route to Brownsville, Texas, for scrap ...
- ... utheast Asia, and the Navy Unit Meritorious Commendation for exceptionally meritorious service from 15 january 1969 to 27 August 1969 while participating in combat operations in Southeast Asia and contingency o ...
- ... and John F. Kennedy were sold for one-cent each to International Shipbreaking Limited. [55] [56] On 15 january 2022, Kitty Hawk left the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, under tow, en-route to Brownsville, Texas, fo ...
#12 USS Yorktown (CV-10)
USS Yorktown (CV/CVA/CVS-10) is one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . Initially to have been named Bonhomme Richard , she was renamed Yorktown while still under construction, after the Yorktown -class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5)
- ... rack up an exceptional [ citation needed ] score – 44 enemy ships, of which 15 were combatants. On 15 january , raids were launched on Formosa and Canton in China. The following day, her aviators struck at Cant ...
#13 USS Windham Bay
USS Windham Bay (CVE-92) was the thirty-eighth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after Windham Bay , within Tongass National Forest , of the Territory of Alaska . The ship was launched in March 1944, commissioned in May, a
- ... arted San Pedro again, making a round trip to Pearl Harbor, arriving on 14 January. Leaving port on 15 january , she returned to California on 21 January. She then sailed north to Tacoma, Washington , arriving o ...
#14 SM U-12 (Germany)
SM U-12 was a German submarine, built in 1911 and sunk off Scotland in 1915. It was the first submarine to launch a plane at sea. U-12 was a Type U 9 U-boat built for the Imperial German Navy . Her construction was ordered on 15 July 1908 and her keel was laid down by Kaiserliche Werft in Danzig . S
- ... he seaplanes after the sub partially submerged, allowing the plane to float off. SERVICE HISTORY On 15 january 1915 U-12 left Zeebrugge transporting a Friedrichshafen FF.29 seaplane on its deck. Once beyond the ...
#15 USS Forrestal
USS Forrestal (CV-59) (later CVA-59 , then AVT-59 ), was a supercarrier named after the first United States Secretary of Defense James Forrestal . Commissioned in 1955, she was the United States' first completed supercarrier, and was the lead ship of her class . The other carriers of her class were
- ... o prepare for her first deployment with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, for which she sailed on 15 january 1957. [ citation needed ] On this, as on her succeeding tours of duty in the Mediterranean, Forrest ...
- ... d to undergo the Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE). Tragedy struck Forrestal on the evening of 15 january 1978 as an A-7 Corsair II from VA-81 crashed on the flight deck, killing two deck crewmen and injur ...
#16 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
- ... t down by a Sopwith Pup from cruiser HMS Yarmouth . [10] 2 December – HMS Argus launched. [11] 1918 15 january – HMS Hermes laid down ; [13] Hermes was the first ship specifically designed to be built as an air ...
- ... S Furious [10] 16 September – HMS Ark Royal laid down. [30] 21 December – Sōryū launched. [29] 1936 15 january – Japan exits the Washington Naval Treaty. 1 April – USS Wasp laid down. [18] 4 April – USS Yorktow ...
- ... [47] 1943 6 January – HMS Theseus laid down. [48] 14 January – USS Independence commissioned. [18] 15 january – USS Shangri-La laid down. [18] 17 January – USS Cowpens launched. [18] 21 January – USS Yorktown ...
- ... olossus 16 December – HMS Colossus commissioned. [48] 19 December – Unryū sunk in action. [49] 1945 15 january – HMS Vengeance commissioned. [51] 28 January – USS Antietam commissioned. [27] 8 February – HMS Ma ...
- ... d in reserve. 13 January – USS Belleau Wood and USS Cowpens decommissioned, placed in reserve. [18] 15 january – USS Hornet decommissioned, placed in reserve. [18] 28 January – USS Ranger sold for scrap. [27] U ...
- ... d for scrap [40] Arromanches purchased by France. [20] January – USS Langley loaned to France. [43] 15 january – USS Bon Homme Richard recommissioned. [18] 16 January – USS Essex recommissioned. [27] 17 January ...
- ... dependencia decommissioned, placed in reserve. [92] 14 January – USS Arlington decommissioned. [18] 15 january – USS Bennington decommissioned, placed in reserve; [18] USS Valley Forge decommissioned. [18] 30 J ...
#17 USS William B. Preston (DD-344)
USS William B. Preston (DD-344/AVP-20/AVD-7) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy following World War I . She was named for United States Secretary of the Navy and United States Senator William B. Preston . Clemson-class destroyer USS William B. Preston at Vancouver in June 1
- ... e island of Palawan , where she tended PBY's to mid-January 1941. Moving on to Tutu Bay , Jolo , on 15 january , she visited Igat Bay and Caldera Bay, both off Mindanao , before returning to Cañacao Bay on 8 Feb ...
#18 Attacker-class escort carrier
The Attacker class were a class of escort aircraft carriers in service with the British Royal Navy during the Second World War . Class of British escort carriers HMS Attacker Class overview Name Attacker class Builders 4 at Ingalls Shipbuilding 4 at Western Pipe & Steel 3 at Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuild
- ... 48 Chaser D32 Mormacgulf Breton (ACV-10) Ingalls Shipbuilding, Pascagoula, Mississippi 28 June 1941 15 january 1942 9 April 1943 Returned 12 May 1946, SS Aagtekerk Fencer D64 Croatan (ACV-14) Western Pipe, San ...
#19 USS Lexington (CV-2)
USS Lexington (CV-2) , nicknamed "Lady Lex", [1] was the name ship of her class of two aircraft carriers built for the United States Navy during the 1920s. Originally designed as a battlecruiser , she was converted into one of the Navy's first aircraft carriers during construction to comply with the
- ... in Japanese records. The putative victim was most likely I-19 , which arrived at Kwajalein Atoll on 15 january . Lexington and her consorts returned to Pearl Harbor on the following day without further incident. ...
#20 Commencement Bay-class escort carrier
The Commencement Bay -class escort aircraft carriers were the last class of escort carriers built for the US Navy in World War II . Aircraft carrier class of the US Navy This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2008 ) USS Commencement Bay Class overview Builders Seattle-Taco
- ... 5 February 1945 21 May 1946 Struck 15 October 1976; Sold for scrap 1 November 1979 5 February 1951 15 january 1955 Kula Gulf ( ex- Vermillion Bay ) CVE-108 16 December 1943 15 August 1944 12 May 1945 3 July 19 ...
- ... Struck 1 September 1971; Sold for scrap 25 August 1972 Palau CVE-122 19 February 1945 6 August 1945 15 january 1946 15 June 1954 Struck 1 April 1960; Sold for scrap 13 July 1960 Tinian CVE-123 20 March 1945 5 S ...
Airline / Airline
#1 SARO (airline)
Servicios Aéreos Rutas Oriente, S.A. de C.V. (commonly known as SARO ) was an airline based in Monterrey , Mexico . [4] The airline was established in 1991 and had its first flight on March 18 of that year. Due to their low prices, SARO was one of the first low-cost airlines in Mexico and America. I
- ... UF SRO AEREOS ORIENTE [1] Commenced operations March 18, 1991 ( 1991-03-18 ) [2] Ceased operations january 15, 1995 ( 1995-01-15 ) [3] Destinations 18 Headquarters Monterrey , Mexico A Servicios Aéreos Rutas de ...
#2 Ariana Afghan Airlines
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
- ... scheduled Kabul–Kandahar–Beirut– Istanbul –Frankfurt–London passenger service as Flight 701 . [56] 15 january 1969 Kabul Douglas C-47DL YA-BAD W/O Unknown Ground collision. [57] 10 December 1988 Pakistan An-2 ...
#3 Aerovias Brasil
Empresa de Transportes Aéreos Aerovias Brasil S/A was a Brazilian airline founded in 1942. It was merged into Varig in 1961, when Varig bought the Consórcio Real-Aerovias-Nacional , of which Aerovias Brasil was one of the partners. Former Brazilian airline Aerovias Brasil Founded 1942 Ceased operati
- ... 951, Aerovias Brasil bought four Douglas DC-4s to start flights to Buenos Aires and Montevideo . On january 15, 1953, Aerovias Brasil bought Aeronorte and increased its presence in the north and northeast region ...
#4 9 Air
9 Air Co., Ltd. , operating as 9 Air , ( Chinese : 九元航空 ; pinyin : Jiǔyuán Hángkōng ; Jyutping : gau2 jyun4 hong4 hung1 ) is a Chinese low-cost airline headquartered in Baiyun District , Guangzhou, China. 9 Air was created as a subsidiary of Juneyao Airlines in 2014. [2] Chinese low-cost airline 9 A
- ... ully launched its first flight on December 2, 2014, and officially started commercial operations on january 15, 2015. [3] Juneyao Airlines currently owns 95.24% shares of 9 Air Co Ltd and the remainder 4.76% is ...
- ... he remainder 4.76% is owned by Ji Guangping. [4] HISTORY 9 Air's daily operations were initiated on 15 january 2015 for the route from Guangzhou – Wenzhou – Harbin . [5] On August 30, 2014, the first aircraft o ...
#5 Delta Connection
Delta Connection is a regional airline brand name for Delta Air Lines , under which a number of individually owned regional airlines primarily operate short- and medium-haul routes. Mainline major air carriers often use regional airlines to operate services via code sharing agreements in order to in
- ... itions for $50 million. [24] Today, it operates as L3Harris Flight Academy. INCIDENTS AND ACCIDENTS january 15, 1987: SkyWest Airlines Flight 1834 a Fairchild Metro collided with a Mooney M20 transporting an ins ...
#6 Arizona Airways (1993–1996)
Arizona Airways ( IATA : VZ , ICAO : AZY , Call sign : Arizair ) was an airline that was conceived as a regional airline to provide service to cities throughout the Southwestern United States and the Mexican state of Sonora from Texas to California. [1] The airline was in service between 1993 an
- ... rebranded as Arizona Airways Express . [6] The carrier was then merged into Great Lakes Airlines on january 15, 1996. FLEET In 1995 the company's fleet included two Beechcraft 1300 and two Beechcraft 1900 C airc ...
#7 British United Airways
British United Airways ( BUA ) was a private, independent [nb 1] British airline formed as a result of the merger of Airwork Services and Hunting-Clan Air Transport in July 1960, making it the largest wholly private airline based in the United Kingdom at the time. British and Commonwealth Shipping (
- ... anuary 1968. Fly me, I'm Freddie! , pp. 126/7, 153 "BUA's bumper 1969" . Flight International : 76. 15 january 1970. "Individual Histories: G-ARTA" . vc10.net. "BUA gives up trooping" . Flight International : 6 ...
#8 Atlantic Express (airline)
Atlantic Express (a trading name of Skyblue Airways ) is an airline based at Exeter International Airport in the United Kingdom . It started operations in 2008 following the collapse in 2007 of the original airline which flew the route from Jersey Airport to London Stansted Airport . Services termin
- ... irline which flew the route from Jersey Airport to London Stansted Airport . Services terminated on 15 january 2007. [1] But services from Stansted to Jersey are going to restart in May 2009. The flights will b ...
- ... ATR42 aircraft. The airline operated flights from Jersey to London Stansted between 27 May 2006 and 15 january 2007. In January 2008 arrangement were made with Skyblue Aviation, an ATR pilot training company ba ...
#9 Asky Airlines
ASKY Airlines is a private multinational passenger airline serving West and Central Africa, with its head office in Lomé , Togo and its hub at Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport . [3] Airline in west and central Africa Asky Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign KP SKK ASKY AIRLINE Founded June 2008 Comm
- ... Africa Asky Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign KP SKK ASKY AIRLINE Founded June 2008 Commenced operations 15 january 2010 Hubs Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport Frequent-flyer program ASKY Club Fleet size 12 D ...
- ... ding a 40% stake. [6] [7] Originally planned for April 2009, the first revenue flight took place on 15 january 2010. [ citation needed ] CORPORATE AFFAIRS OWNERSHIP The airline is privately owned. Main sharehol ...
#10 Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
Gol Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A ( "Gol Intelligent Airlines S.A." also known as VRG Linhas Aéreas S/A ) is a Brazilian low-cost airline based in Rio de Janeiro , Brazil . [4] According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), between January and December 2019 Gol had 37.7% of the d
- ... ter at Brasilia International Airport The airline was established in 2000 and started operations on january 15, 2001 with a flight from Brasília to São Paulo. [10] It is a subsidiary of the Brazilian conglomerat ...
#11 Fly All Ways
Fly All Ways is an airline of Suriname , based in Paramaribo and started operations on January 10, 2016 with the launch of its inaugural flight above Suriname. [1] Its first commercial flight took place on January 22, 2016 to São Luís , capital of the state of Maranhão in Brazil . On February 5, 201
- ... ts to reschedule its operations. [6] Although the Suriname base airlines suspend regular flights on january 15, 2017 charter flights are still available, the airline CEO also said it plans to base the airline in ...
#12 Braniff International Airways
Braniff Airways, Inc. , operating as Braniff International Airways from 1948 until 1965, and then Braniff International from 1965 until air operations ceased, is an American airline that once flew air carrier operations and conducted other travel related businesses from 1928 until 1982 and continues
- ... e 100th Boeing 747 built – a 747-127, N601BN – and began flights from Dallas to Honolulu, Hawaii on january 15, 1971. This plane, dubbed "747 Braniff Place" and "The Most Exclusive Address In The Sky", was Brani ...
#13 Trans-Provincial Airlines
Trans Provincial Airlines was an airline based in Prince Rupert , British Columbia , Canada , established as Trans Provincial Air Carriers in 1960. [2] On 15 January 1970 TPA acquired Omineca Air Service based at Burns Lake Airport . Trans Provincial Airlines (TPA) IATA ICAO Callsign CD TDY Commence
- ... e Rupert , British Columbia , Canada , established as Trans Provincial Air Carriers in 1960. [2] On 15 january 1970 TPA acquired Omineca Air Service based at Burns Lake Airport . Trans Provincial Airlines (TPA) ...
#14 Best Airlines
Best Airlines was a small airline that flew to a miscellaneous and changing group of cities in the Mid-Atlantic United States in the mid-1980s. Their headquarters was in the Covington, Kentucky area which is near the Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport . The May 15, 1983 timetable ind
- ... eigh-Durham International Airport , NC (RDU) Greater Rochester International Airport , NY (ROC) The january 15, 1984 Best Airlines timetable lists the following destinations being served: [4] Alexandria, LA - Es ...
#15 List of Boeing 737 operators
The list of Boeing 737 operators and owners lists both former and current operators of the aircraft. This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page . ( Learn how and when to remove these template messages ) This article needs attention from an exper
- ... Ceased operations in 2009 GetJet Airlines 4 5 3 KlasJet 2 3 Small Planet Airlines 5 Bankrupt since 15 january 2019 Star1 Airlines 1 Ceased operations in 2010 LUXEMBOURG Airline Photo 100 200 300 400 500 600 70 ...
#16 List of Airbus A350 operators
The following is a list of current commercial operators of the Airbus A350 .
- ... irlines Philippines July 21, 2018 2 Qantas Australia 12 To be delivered by 2025 Qatar Airways Qatar january 15, 2015 34 19 Launch customer of the A350-900 and A350-1000 Scandinavian Airlines Sweden Norway Denmar ...
#17 Suparna Airlines
Suparna Airlines , known in Chinese as Jinpeng ( Chinese : 金鹏航空 ; pinyin : Jīnpéng Hángkōng ), is an airline based in China. It was formerly known as Yangtze River Express and later Yangtze River Airlines after launching passenger services. The company's headquarters are in Shanghai Pudong Developme
- ... à shà ) in Pudong , Shanghai . [1] Suparna Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign Y8 YZR YANGTZE RIVER Founded 15 january 2003 ; 19 years ago ( 2003-01-15 ) Hubs Shanghai Pudong International Airport Fleet size 25 Destina ...
- ... Airlines Headquarters Shanghai , China Website www .yzr .com .cn HISTORY Former logo Established on 15 january 2003 as the second cargo airline in the country after China Cargo Airlines , [2] Yangtze River Expr ...
#18 US Airways
US Airways (formerly USAir ) was a major American airline that operated from 1937 until its merger with American Airlines in 2015. It was originally founded in Pittsburgh as a mail delivery airline called All American Aviation , which soon became a commercial passenger airline. In 1953, it was renam
- ... network. 2009 Coast Guard video (8:07 long) of the crash and rescue; splashdown is at 3:31:02 pm On january 15, 2009, an Airbus A320 registered N106US, Flight 1549 under the command of Captain Chesley Sullenberg ...
- ... 1994 Boeing 737-300 Hopewell Township, Beaver County, Penn. Uncommanded rudder deflection 132 1549 january 15, 2009 Airbus A320-200 New York, New York Bird strike in both engines, causing dual engine failure (N ...
#19 Belair (airline)
Belair , legally Belair Airlines AG , was [2] a Swiss charter airline headquartered in Glattbrugg operating out of Zürich Airport and EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg . It was a subsidiary of Air Berlin and operated under the Air Berlin brand name until the 31 March 2017. During the 2017 summer s
- ... fic rights, certain routes to non-EU countries continued to use Belair's IATA code, 4T. SHUTDOWN On 15 january 2017, it was announced that Belair would shut down all routes from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freib ...
#20 Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways ( Arabic : شَرِكَة ٱلْاِتِّحَاد لِلطَّيْرَان , romanized : sharikat al-ittiḥād li-ṭ-ṭayarān ) is one of two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates (the other being Emirates ). Its head office is in Khalifa City , Abu Dhabi , near Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad commenced
- ... g 787 Dreamliner commercial flight using locally produced jet fuel derived from salicornia plant on 15 january 2019. [110] The flight flew from Abu Dhabi to Amsterdam . [110] The aviation biofuel was researched ...
Airship / Airship
#1 La Ville de Paris (airship)
The Ville de Paris was a dirigible constructed in 1906 for Henry Deutsch de la Meurthe by Édouard Surcouf . For other ships with the same name, see Sikorsky S-37 . La Ville de Paris Role Experimental dirigible Type of aircraft Manufacturer Édouard Surcouf First flight November 11, 1906 Primary use
- ... inutes and covered 139 km (86 mi) , setting a new French record for a closed-circuit flight. [7] On 15 january 1908, as usual piloted by Kapferer with Paulhan as mechanic, it was flown from Sartrouville to the ...
#2 Hot air balloon
A hot air balloon is a lighter-than-air aircraft consisting of a bag, called an envelope, which contains heated air. Suspended beneath is a gondola or wicker basket (in some long-distance or high-altitude balloons, a capsule), which carries passengers and a source of heat, in most cases an open flam
- ... record of 19,811 m (64,997 ft) had been set by Per Lindstrand on June 6, 1988, in Plano, Texas . On january 15, 1991, the Virgin Pacific Flyer balloon completed the longest flight in a hot air balloon, when Per ...
#3 List of Zeppelins
This is a complete list of Zeppelins constructed by the German Zeppelin companies from 1900 until 1938. Other rigid airships that are also sometimes referred to as zeppelins but not built by Zeppelin are not included. For other uses of "Zeppelin", see Zeppelin (disambiguation) . This article needs a
- ... 738 off Hartlepool on 27 November 1916. Shot down near Hartlepool on 27 November 1916. LZ 79 R L 41 15 january 1917 15 reconnaissance missions around the North Sea; four attacks on England dropping 6,567 kg (14 ...
Air Forces / Air Forces
#1 932nd Airlift Wing
The 932nd Airlift Wing is an Air Reserve Force Reserve Command flying unit. It is assigned to the Twenty-Second Air Force , Air Force Reserve Command , stationed at Scott Air Force Base , Illinois. 932nd Airlift Wing 932nd Airlift Wing Boeing C-40C Clipper 09-0540 Active 1963–present Country United
- ... ucture and security. LINEAGE Established as the 932nd Troop Carrier Group , Medium and activated on 15 january 1963 (not organized) Organized in the reserve on 11 February 1963 Redesignated: 932nd Military Airl ...
- ... ly 1969 Redesignated: 932nd Airlift Wing on 1 October 1994 [1] ASSIGNMENTS Continental Air Command, 15 january 1963 (not organized) 434th Troop Carrier Wing, 11 February 1963 442nd Military Airlift Wing , 1 Oct ...
#2 Jagdgeschwader 52
Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) [lower-alpha 1] was a German World War II fighter Geschwader ( wing ) that exclusively used the Messerschmitt Bf 109 throughout the war. The unit originally formed near Munich in November 1938, then moved to a base near Stuttgart . JG 52 became the most successful fighter-
- ... nn Helmut Kühle 25 March 1943 – 31 August 1943 [30] • Hauptmann Gerhard Barkhorn 1 September 1943 – 15 january 1945 [30] • Hauptmann Wilhelm Batz 1 February 1945 – 8 May 1945 [30] III./JG 52 Emblem of III./JG 5 ...
#3 No. 10 Squadron RAF
Number 10 Squadron is a Royal Air Force squadron. The squadron has served in a variety of roles (observation, bombing, transport and aerial refuelling) over its 90-year history. It currently flies the Airbus Voyager KC2/KC3 in the transport/tanker role from RAF Brize Norton , Oxfordshire . Flying sq
- ... 1918 – 31 December 1919 ( RAF ) 3 January 1928 – 20 December 1947 4 October 1948 – 20 February 1950 15 january 1953 – 15 January 1957 15 April 1958 – 1 March 1964 1 July 1966 – 14 October 2005 1 July 2011 – pre ...
- ... 1919 ( RAF ) 3 January 1928 – 20 December 1947 4 October 1948 – 20 February 1950 15 January 1953 – 15 january 1957 15 April 1958 – 1 March 1964 1 July 1966 – 14 October 2005 1 July 2011 – present Country Unite ...
- ... ck . [5] No. 10 Squadron disbanded once more on 20 February 1950. [7] BOMBER COMMAND (1953–1964) On 15 january 1953, No. 10 Squadron reverted to its original bomber role upon its reformation at RAF Scampton , L ...
- ... s on Egypt during a raid on Almaza Air Base on 31 October 1956. [16] [17] The squadron disbanded on 15 january 1957. [3] No. 10 Squadron reformed at RAF Cottesmore on 15 April 1958 flying the Handley Page Victo ...
#4 Jagdstaffel 30
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 30 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 30 , was a "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 a minimum of 63 aerial victories during the war, at the expense of twelve kill
- ... issolution. [3] COMMANDING OFFICERS (STAFFELFÜHRER) Hans Bethge: Transferred in from Jasta 1 [3] on 15 january 1916 – 10 November 1917 Kurt Preissler: 10 November 1917 – 10 December 1917 Hans Bethge: 10 Decembe ...
- ... 0 November 1917 Kurt Preissler: 10 November 1917 – 10 December 1917 Hans Bethge: 10 December 1917 – 15 january 1918 Kurt Preissler: 15 January 1918 – 19 January 1918 Hans Bethge: 19 January 1918 – 17 March 1918 ...
- ... 10 November 1917 – 10 December 1917 Hans Bethge: 10 December 1917 – 15 January 1918 Kurt Preissler: 15 january 1918 – 19 January 1918 Hans Bethge: 19 January 1918 – 17 March 1918 (KIA) Kurt Preissler: 19 March ...
#5 No. 213 Squadron RAF
No. 213 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force . The squadron was formed on 1 April 1918 from No. 13 (Naval) Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service . [4] This RNAS squadron was itself formed on 15 January 1918 from the Seaplane Defence Flight which, since its creation in June 1917, had had
- ... o. 13 (Naval) Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service . [4] This RNAS squadron was itself formed on 15 january 1918 from the Seaplane Defence Flight which, since its creation in June 1917, had had the task of d ...
- ... ht, which was itself founded in June 1917 at Dunkirk, it was reorganized as No. 13 Squadron RNAS on 15 january 1918. As the SDF, it operated Sopwith Pups . When the Royal Naval Air Service merged with the Royal ...
#6 86th Airlift Wing
The 86th Airlift Wing (86 AW) is a United States Air Force wing, currently assigned to the Third Air Force , United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa . The 86th AW is stationed at Ramstein Air Base , Germany. United States Air Force wing "86th Fighter Wing" redirects here. For the 86th
- ... a USAFE command-wide effort to realign functions and streamline operations called Creek Action. On 15 january 1973, the 81st TFS was reassigned to Spangdahlem Air Base under operation "Battle Creek". The last ...
- ... r deployed F-16s, became a huge collection and distribution center for gulf-bound munitions, and on 15 january 1991, Ramstein AB's aeromedical staging facility activated a 150-bed hospital and blood transshipme ...
- ... Wing was the largest wing in the Air Force, but its sheer size raised various management issues. On 15 january 2004, as part of an arrangement intended to increase organizational efficiency based on a pattern u ...
- ... ions): January 2004 – unknown [42] 86th Civil Engineering (later, 86th Civil Engineer) 1 May 1991 – 15 january 2004; 16 July 2009 – present [43] 86th Contingency Response: 26 February 1999 – unknown [44] 86th L ...
- ... Contingency Response: 26 February 1999 – unknown [44] 86th Logistics Readiness 27 September 2002 – 15 january 2004; 16 July 2009 – present [45] 86th Medical 1 May 1991 – 15 January 2004; 16 July 2009 – present ...
- ... eadiness 27 September 2002 – 15 January 2004; 16 July 2009 – present [45] 86th Medical 1 May 1991 – 15 january 2004; 16 July 2009 – present [46] 86th Air Base (later, 86th Combat Support; 86th Support; 86th Mis ...
- ... ort; 86th Mission Support) 1 July 1948 – 8 March 1958; 1 November 1969 – 14 June 1985; 1 May 1991 – 15 january 2004; 16 July 2009 – present [47] 65th Air Base : 11 August 2015 – present [48] [49] Assigned Squad ...
- ... ovember 1968 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron Attached 12 June – 14 July 1971 Assigned 15 July 1971 – 15 january 1973 151st Fighter-Interceptor Squadron : 25 November 1961 – 11 July 1962 197th Fighter-Interceptor ...
#7 495th Fighter Squadron
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
- ... er Squadron The squadron's markings on the tail of an F-35A parked at RAF Lakenheath in 2022 Active 15 january 1941 – 1 April 1944 1 April 1977 – 13 December 1991 1 October 2021 – present Country United States ...
- ... 15 December 2021. Constituted 9th Reconnaissance Squadron (Light) on 20 November 1940. Activated on 15 january 1941 Redesignated: 88th Bombardment Squadron (Light) on 14 August 1941 Redesignated: 88th Bombardme ...
- ... ] Activated on 1 October 2021 ASSIGNMENTS 48th Bombardment (later Fighter-Bomber) Group Attached on 15 january 1941 Assigned on 14 August 1941 407th Fighter-Bomber Group , March 1944 – 1 April 1944 48th Tactica ...
- ... er 1991 48th Operations Group , 1 October 2021 – present STATIONS Savannah Army Air Base , Georgia, 15 january 1941 Will Rogers Field , Oklahoma 26 May 1941 Savannah Army Air Base , Georgia. 7 February 1942 Key ...
#8 149th Fighter Wing
The 149th Fighter Wing (149 FW) is a unit of the Texas Air National Guard , stationed at Kelly Field Annex , Joint Base San Antonio , Texas. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command . 149th Fighter Wing TSgt. Gerardo Guevar
- ... ion , Air Defense Command , 1 April 1966 Gained by: 31st Air Division , Aerospace Defense Command , 15 january 1968 Gained by: Tactical Air Command , 1 July 1968 Gained by: Air Combat Command , 1 June 1992 Gain ...
#9 No. 33 Squadron RAAF
No. 33 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling squadron. It operates Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transports from RAAF Base Amberley , Queensland. The squadron was formed in February 1942 for service during World War II, operating Short Empi
- ... kotas exclusively, and continued to do so for the rest of the war. The squadron relocated to Lae on 15 january 1945. [12] Following the end of hostilities in August 1945, it was tasked with repatriating service ...
#10 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron , also known as "The Black Knights of Keflavik", [ citation needed ] is an inactive United States Air Force unit. The 57 FIS was last stationed at Naval Air Station Keflavik , Iceland . It was inactivated on 1 March 1995. 57th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 57th F
- ... LD WAR II The squadron was activated at Hamilton Field , California as the 57th Pursuit Squadron on 15 january 1941, [1] as one of the three original squadrons of the 54th Pursuit Group . [2] It trained with Cu ...
- ... 02. LINEAGE Constituted as the 57th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 20 November 1940 Activated on 15 january 1941 Re-designated 57th Fighter Squadron , Single Engine on 15 May 1942 Disbanded on 1 May 1944 Rec ...
- ... dron on 1 January 1993 Inactivated on 1 March 1995 ASSIGNMENTS 54th Pursuit (later Fighter) Group , 15 january 1941 – 1 May 1944 459th Bombardment Group , 15 May 1947 – 27 June 1949 528th Air Defense Group , 27 ...
- ... 2 – 1 October 1994 85th Group , 1 October 1994 – 1 March 1995 STATIONS Hamilton Field , California, 15 january 1941 Paine Field , Washington, 26 June 1941 Harding Field , Louisiana, 31 January 1942 Detachment o ...
#11 159th Fighter Wing
The 159th Fighter Wing (159 FW) is a unit of the Louisiana Air National Guard , stationed at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans , Louisiana. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . American unit of the Louisiana Air Nation
- ... sion , Air Defense Command , 1 April 1966 Gained by: 32d Air Division , Aerospace Defense Command , 15 january 1968 Gained by: Tactical Air Command , 5 December 1970 Gained by: Air Combat Command , 1 June 1992 ...
#12 358th Fighter Squadron
The 358th Fighter Squadron is part of the 495th Fighter Group at Whiteman Air Force Base , Missouri. The squadron was reactivated there in 2015. The squadron was formerly part of the 355th Operations Group at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base , Arizona, operating the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt I
- ... February 1951 Redesignated 56th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron on 15 February 1954 Inactivated on 15 january 1972 Redesignated 358th Tactical Fighter Squadron on 18 May 1972 Activated on 1 June 1972 Redesigna ...
- ... 9th Weather Reconnaissance Group), 1 February 1960 9th Weather Reconnaissance Wing , 1 July 1965 – 15 january 1972 355th Tactical Fighter Wing (later 355th Tactical Training Wing, 355th Fighter Wing), 1 June 1 ...
- ... ovember 1946 Misawa Air Base , Japan, 21 February 1951 Yokota Air Base , Japan, 14 September 1951 – 15 january 1972 Detachment operated from Andersen Air Force Base , Guam , 11 March 1960 – 18 April 1962 Davis– ...
#13 940th Air Refueling Wing
The 940th Air Refueling Wing is part of the Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force . It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force of the Air Force Reserve Command , is operationally-gained [2] by the Air Mobility Command , and is home stationed at Beale Air Force Base , California. 940th Air
- ... . [9] LINEAGE Established as the 940th Troop Carrier Group , Medium and activated in the Reserve on 15 january 1963 (not organized) Organized on 11 February 1963 Redesignated 940th Troop Carrier Group , Heavy o ...
- ... 009 Redesignated 940th Air Refueling Wing on 29 April 2016 [1] ASSIGNMENTS Continental Air Command, 15 january 1963 349th Troop Carrier Wing, 11 February 1963 452d Military Airlift Wing (later 452d Tactical Air ...
#14 No. 1 Group RAF
No. 1 Group of the Royal Air Force is one of the two operations groups in RAF Air Command . Today, the group is referred to as the Air Combat Group, as it controls the RAF's combat fast-jet aircraft and has airfields in the UK, as well as RAF Support Unit Goose Bay in Canada. The group headquarters
- ... Oxland 24 February 1943 Air Vice-Marshal E A B Rice 12 February 1945 Air Vice-Marshal Robert Blucke 15 january 1947 Air Vice-Marshal Charles Guest 24 January 1949 Air Vice-Marshal George Mills 8 August 1950 Air ...
#15 Marine Aircraft Group 24
Marine Aircraft Group 24 (MAG-24) is a United States Marine Corps aviation unit based at Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay . MAG-24 is subordinate to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing [2] and the III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) . [3] Marine Aircraft Group 24 MAG-24 Insignia Active 1 March 19
- ... -1Ns for command and control. [96] Operation Desert Shield would shift to Operation Desert Storm on 15 january . [97] OPERATION DESERT STORM (JANUARY - FEBRUARY 1991) Early in Desert Shield , by late October 199 ...
#16 Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22
Marine Aviation Training Support Group 22 (MATSG-22) is a United States Marine Corps aviation training group that was originally established during World War II as Marine Aircraft Group 22 (MAG-22). Squadrons from MAG-22, were decimated at the Battle of Midway and after reconstituting fought during
- ... Aviation and Training Support Group 22 MATSG-22 insignia Active March 1, 1942 – April 30, 1947 [1] january 15, 1982 – present Country United States Branch United States Marine Corps Role Training Garrison/HQ Na ...
#17 No. 310 Squadron RAF
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
- ... k Doležal succeeded Weber as squadron commander. On 7 May the squadron moved to RAF Exeter . [7] On 15 january 1943 Doležal was succeeded by Sqn Ldr Emil Foit. [4] On 26 June 1943 the squadron moved to RAF Cast ...
#18 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
- ... 1] ASSIGNMENTS 8th Photographic Reconnaissance Group , 20 October 1943 III Reconnaissance Command , 15 january 1944 Ninth Air Force, c. 6 Mar 1944 Eighth Air Force , c. 14 March 1944 Ninth Air Force, 26 May 194 ...
#19 No. 14 Squadron RNZAF
14 Squadron RNZAF is a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force . In 2015 the squadron was re-raised and equipped with 11 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II . A new aerobatic display team called the Black Falcons was also formed using the new aircraft. They replaced the RNZAF display team known as the Red C
- ... Japanese fighters had been all but eliminated and the unit increasingly attacked ground targets. On 15 january 1945 during an attack on Toboi, southwest of Rabaul , by Corsairs from 14 and 16 Squadrons, a 14 Sq ...
#20 58th Fighter Squadron
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
- ... [7] LINEAGE Constituted as the 58th Pursuit Squadron (Interceptor) on 20 November 1940 Activated on 15 january 1941 Redesignated 58th Fighter Squadron on 15 May 1942 Redesignated 58th Fighter Squadron , Two Eng ...
- ... ed 58th Fighter Squadron on 1 Nov 1991 [1] ASSIGNMENTS 33d Pursuit Group (later 33d Fighter Group), 15 january 1941 – 8 December 1945 33d Fighter Group (later 33d Fighter-Interceptor Group), 20 August 1946 4707 ...
- ... tember 1973) 33d Operations Group, 1 December 1991 – present [1] STATIONS Mitchel Field , New York, 15 january 1941 (operated from Farmingdale , New York, 7 – 14 December 1941) Philadelphia Municipal Airport , ...
Design / Design
#1 Phugoid
A phugoid or fugoid / ˈ f juː ɡ ɔɪ d / is an aircraft motion in which the vehicle pitches up and climbs, and then pitches down and descends, accompanied by speeding up and slowing down as it goes "downhill" and "uphill". This is one of the basic flight dynamics modes of an aircraft (others include s
- ... Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, Captain of US Airways Flight 1549 that ditched in the Hudson River on january 15, 2009, said in a Google talk that the landing could have been less violent had the anti-phugoid soft ...
#2 Kumazō Hino
Kumazō Hino ( 日野 熊蔵 , Hino Kumazō , June 9, 1878 – January 15, 1946) was a Japanese inventor and aviation pioneer. His most famous invention is the M1908 pistol . Hino Kumazō Hino Kumazō Born Hino Kumazō ( 1878-06-09 ) June 9, 1878 Hitoyoshi , Japan Died January 15, 1946 (1946-01-15) (aged 67) Tok
- Kumazō Hino ( 日野 熊蔵 , Hino Kumazō , June 9, 1878 – january 15, 1946) was a Japanese inventor and aviation pioneer. His most famous invention is the M1908 pistol . ...
- ... istol . Hino Kumazō Hino Kumazō Born Hino Kumazō ( 1878-06-09 ) June 9, 1878 Hitoyoshi , Japan Died january 15, 1946 (1946-01-15) (aged 67) Tokyo , Japan Occupation inventor, aviator BIOGRAPHY Hino was born in H ...
#3 Air data inertial reference unit
An Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU) is a key component of the integrated Air Data Inertial Reference System (ADIRS), which supplies air data ( airspeed , angle of attack and altitude ) and inertial reference (position and attitude) information to the pilots' electronic flight instrument syst
- ... indicating a problem with ADIRU Number 1. [24] EMERGENCY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE NO 2009-0012-E On 15 january 2009, the European Aviation Safety Agency issued Emergency Airworthiness Directive No 2009-0012-E t ...
#4 Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast
Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast ( ADS-B ) is a surveillance technology and form of Electronic Conspicuity in which an aircraft determines its position via satellite navigation or other sensors and periodically broadcasts it, enabling it to be tracked. The information can be received by ai
- ... eas around Hudson Bay , the Labrador Sea , Davis Strait , Baffin Bay and southern Greenland ) since january 15, 2009. [8] [9] Aircraft operators are encouraged to install ADS-B products that are interoperable wi ...
#5 Nikolas Tombazis
Nikolas Tombazis ( Greek : Νικόλαος Τομπάζης ; born 22 April 1968 in Athens , Greece ) is a racing car designer who has worked in Formula One since 1992 for the Benetton , McLaren , and Ferrari teams. This biography of a living person needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2014 ) N
- ... 6, he was back at Ferrari, this time as Chief Designer. He left Ferrari on 16 December 2014. [1] On 15 january 2016, the Manor Formula 1 team appointed Tombazis as its chief aerodynamicist. [2] Following the cl ...
Designer / Designer
#1 Lawrence Wackett
Sir Lawrence James Wackett KBE , DFC , AFC (2 January 1896 – 18 March 1982) is widely regarded as "father of the Australian aircraft industry". He has been described as "one of the towering figures in the history of Australian aviation covering, as he did, virtually all aspects of activities: pilot,
- ... the Martinsyde in defending their comrades and fighting off the attack. [5] On the night of the 14/ 15 january 1917, 16 Jewish workers (mostly masons, carpenters and plumbers) who had been working in Beer Sheba ...
#2 Juan Bielovucic
Juan Bielovucic (30 July 1889 – 14 January 1949) was a Peruvian aviator of Croatian and French descent who set several speed and altitude aviation records in 1910–13. He was also the first person to complete a successful powered aircraft crossing of the Alps in 1913, following a 1910 attempt by his
- ... is– Nancy flight in 1911, setting a new record of two hours and fifty minutes for the route. [2] On 15 january 1911, Bielovucic returned to Peru, bringing with him an airplane and the technical staff requested ...
#3 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Aéro-Club de France in 1911
The Aéro-Club de France issued Aviators Certificates from 1909. [1] These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale . French aviators' licences were issued from 1 January 1910, but by this time many aviation pioneers, e.g. Louis Blériot and the Wright brothers
- ... October 1911 658 Raulet, Fernand 18 October 1911 659 Roussel, Louis (Commandant) 18 October 1911 d. 15 january 1928. 660 Poitevin, Raoul 18 October 1911 d. in accident 1917 at Miramas. [77] 661 Senart, Jacques ...
#4 Luca Parmitano
Colonel Luca Parmitano (born 27 September 1976 in Paternò , Sicily ) is an Italian astronaut in the European Astronaut Corps for the European Space Agency (ESA). He was selected as an ESA astronaut in May 2009. Parmitano is also a Colonel and test pilot for the Italian Air Force . [2] Italian engine
- ... clogged one of the suit's filters, causing water from the suit's cooling system to back up. [16] On 15 january 2016, astronaut Timothy Kopra experienced a water leak in the same spacesuit. [17] Parmitano return ...
#5 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
- ... s a subject for aerial photography, and maneuvering to avoid detection by aerial reconnaissance. On 15 january an officer in the Coast Artillery Corps , 2nd Lt. Myron S. Crissy, dropped 36 pounds of small bombs ...
#6 William T. Piper
William Thomas Piper Sr. (January 8, 1881 – January 15, 1970) was an American airplane manufacturer, aviation businessman, oil industry businessman, and engineer. [1] [2] He was the founding president of the Piper Aircraft Corporation and led the company from 1929 until his death in 1970. [3] He gra
- William Thomas Piper Sr. (January 8, 1881 – january 15, 1970) was an American airplane manufacturer, aviation businessman, oil industry businessman, and en ...
- ... in 1957 Born William Thomas Piper ( 1881-01-08 ) January 8, 1881 Knapp Creek, New York , U.S. Died january 15, 1970 (1970-01-15) (aged 89) Lock Haven, Pennsylvania , U.S. Resting place Highland Cemetery Occupat ...
- ... Lock Haven, where William is interred Piper died in his home in Lock Haven due to natural causes on january 15, 1970. [16] Just prior to his death, in 1968, Piper's son, William Piper, Jr., took over the company ...
#7 Norman Schwarzkopf Jr.
Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf Jr. ( / ˈ ʃ w ɔːr t s k ɒ f / ; August 22, 1934 – December 27, 2012) was a United States Army general . While serving as the commander of United States Central Command , he led all coalition forces in the Gulf War . United States Army general (1934–2012) "Norman Schwarzk
- ... solutions began to break down, and the deadline established by the United Nations Security Council, january 15, 1991, passed without a solution. [98] By then, Schwarzkopf commanded an international army of 750,0 ...
#8 Edward N. Hall
Edward Nathaniel Hall (4 August 1914 – 15 January 2006) was a leading missile development engineer working for the United States and its allies in World War II and the late 20th century. He is known as the father of the Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile . American engineer (1914–2006) E
- Edward Nathaniel Hall (4 August 1914 – 15 january 2006) was a leading missile development engineer working for the United States and its allies in Wo ...
- ... ll Birth name Edward Nathaniel Holtzberg Born ( 1914-08-04 ) 4 August 1914 New York City, U.S. Died 15 january 2006 (2006-01-15) (aged 91) Torrance, California , U.S. Service/ branch United States Army (1939–19 ...
- ... tes for a year and a half. He died at Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, California , on 15 january 2006. [4]
#9 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1914
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
- ... 1914 [1] Used a Vickers Biplane at the Vickers School at Brooklands. [6] 724 Lt. H.E.M. Watkins RNR 15 january 1914 [7] Took part in the Battle of Rufiji Delta in which the German battleship Königsberg was sunk ...
- ... ship Königsberg was sunk; died 25 July 1972. [ citation needed ] 725 Sub-Lt. J.R.W. Smyth-Pigott RN 15 january 1914 [7] Later promoted to group captain [8] and Station Commander RAF Worthy Down . Died 8 October ...
- ... up captain [8] and Station Commander RAF Worthy Down . Died 8 October 1971 [9] 726 Lt. J.T. Cull RN 15 january 1914 [7] Took part in the Battle of Rufiji Delta in which the German battleship Königsberg was sunk ...
#10 Richard Harbert Smith
Richard Harbert Smith (15 January 1894, Dillsboro , Indiana – 6 July 1957, Alexandria , Virginia ) was a professor and researcher of aeronautical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , from 1929 to 1945. [1] Richard Harbert Smith Prof. Richard Harbert Smith (MIT). (1946) Bo
- ... 29 to 1945. [1] Richard Harbert Smith Prof. Richard Harbert Smith (MIT). (1946) Born ( 1894-01-15 ) january 15, 1894 Dillsboro, Indiana Died July 6, 1957 (1957-07-06) (aged 63) Alexandria, Virginia Citizenship A ...
- Richard Harbert Smith ( 15 january 1894, Dillsboro , Indiana – 6 July 1957, Alexandria , Virginia ) was a professor and researcher of ...
#11 Peggy Kelman
Margaret Mary Kelman , OBE (6 April 1909 – 23 December 1998) [1] was an Australian pioneer aviator . Australian aviation pioneer Peggy Kelman Peggy Kelman with four of her children in front of an Auster J/4 Archer monoplane, circa 1952 Born Margaret Mary Kelman ( 1909-04-06 ) 6 April 1909 Glasgow ,
- ... , Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, India, Burma, Malaya, Java, Timor, Darwin [9] and Moree and arrived home on 15 january 1937. [10] Kelman only ever claimed one flying record; she said she was the first and only pilot to ...
#12 Walter Blume (aircraft designer)
Walter Blume (10 January 1896 – 27 May 1964) was a German fighter ace of World War I. During World War I, he flew with two fighter squadrons, Jagdstaffel 26 and Jagdstaffel 9 gaining 28 aerial victories and earning the Iron Cross , Royal House Order of Hohenzollern , and the Pour le Merite . [1] Thi
- ... er 1918, the same day as his 27th and penultimate victory. [2] He resigned from military service on 15 january 1919. [5] POST WAR AND WORLD WAR II After World War I, he remained in aviation. He trained as an ae ...
#13 S. Somanath
Sreedhara Panicker Somanath (born July 1963) is an Indian aerospace engineer serving as the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation . [2] Indian aerospace engineer S. Somanath S. Somanath speaking at 70th International Astronautical Congress 10th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Orga
- ... onautical Congress 10th Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation Incumbent Assumed office 15 january 2022 ( 2022-01-15 ) Preceded by K. Sivan Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre In office 22 Janu ...
#14 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Aéro-Club de France in 1910
The Aéro-Club de France issued Aviators Certificates from 1909. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
- ... ng a Schreck flying boat near Gaspé, Canada ; [12] [13] son of Ferdinand de Lesseps 28 Zens, Ernest 15 january 1910 Balloonist, industrialist; KIA 12 September 1914 at Nomény. [14] 29 Sommer, Roger 15 January 1 ...
- ... t 15 January 1910 Balloonist, industrialist; KIA 12 September 1914 at Nomény. [14] 29 Sommer, Roger 15 january 1910 [15] 30 Grahame-White, Claude 4 January 1910 [16] UK One of the best-known pioneers of aviatio ...
- ... Savary, Robert 21 June 1910 113 Hesne, Paul, Fils 21 June 1910 114 Noguès, Maurice 21 June 1910 d. 15 january 1934 in the crash [75] of the Dewoitine D.332 "Emeraude" at Corbigny , France. 115 Schwade, James 2 ...
- ... Maurice 7 December 1910 KIA. 317 Bellot, André 7 December 1910 318 Herveux, Jane 7 December 1910 d. 15 january 1955. [117] 319 Planchut, Edmond 7 December 1910 320 Lecomte, Henri 7 December 1910 Killed in actio ...
#15 Henry C. Mustin (1874–1923)
Henry Croskey Mustin (6 February 1874 – 23 August 1923) was a pioneering naval aviator who undertook the task of establishing the first Naval Aeronautic Station (now Naval Air Station Pensacola ) on the site of the abandoned Navy Yard at Warrington , Florida in 1914. He was designated Navy Air Pilot
- ... urned to sea duty, Mustin ultimately was promoted and restored to aviation command. LATER CAREER On 15 january 1918, Mustin, then executive officer of the battleship USS North Dakota , saved the life of a sailo ...
#16 K. Sivan
Kailasavadivoo Sivan (born 14 April 1957) is an Indian space scientist who served as the Secretary of the Department of Space and chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation and Space Commission. [1] [2] He has previously served as the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center and the Liquid P
- ... space scientist K. Sivan Official portrait Chairman , Indian Space Research Organisation In office 15 january 2018 ( 2018-01-15 ) – 14 January 2022 ( 2022-01-14 ) Preceded by A. S. Kiran Kumar Succeeded by S. ...
- ... Space Centre . [11] Sivan was appointed the chief of ISRO in January 2018 and he assumed office on 15 january . [12] Under his chairmanship, ISRO launched Chandrayaan 2 , the second mission to the moon on 22 Ju ...
#17 Chuck Yeager
Brigadier General Charles Elwood Yeager ( / ˈ j eɪ ɡ ər / YAY -gər , February 13, 1923 – December 7, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, flying ace , and record-setting test pilot who in 1947 became the first pilot in history confirmed to have exceeded the speed of sound in level flight.
- ... ton , and was promoted to captain before the end of his tour. He flew his 61st and final mission on january 15, 1945, and returned to the United States in early February 1945. As an evader, he received his choic ...
#18 List of firsts in aviation
This is a list of firsts in aviation . For a comprehensive list of women's records, see Women in aviation . Period drawing of Montgolfier hot air balloon that made the first confirmed flight by man in 1783
- ... lying boats from Orbetello Airfield , Italy to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil between December 17, 1930 and january 15, 1931 which was documented in the first Italian aviation film Atlantic Flight (1931 film) . [164] Fi ...
#19 Matthew Slattery
Rear-Admiral Sir Matthew Sausse Slattery , KBE , CB , FRAeS (12 May 1902 – 16 March 1990) was a British naval officer, military aviator and businessman. He was the managing director and chairman of Short Brothers and Harland , chairman of British Overseas Airways Corporation and latterly served as
- ... ies. [3] [4] Slattery was privately educated at Stonyhurst College before joining the Royal Navy on 15 january 1916, aged 13. He would continue his education at the Royal Naval College, Osborne , then the Royal ...
#20 James Eugene Broadwell
James Eugene "Gene" Broadwell (January 15, 1921, Atlanta, Georgia – June 22, 2018, Palo Alto, California ) was an American aeronautical engineer, known for the Broadwell model (1964, Physics of Fluids ). The model consists of a set of differential equations, describing the structure of a shock wave
- James Eugene "Gene" Broadwell ( january 15, 1921, Atlanta, Georgia – June 22, 2018, Palo Alto, California ) was an American aeronautical engine ...
Engine / Engine
#1 Avro Canada Orenda
The Avro Canada TR5 Orenda was the first production jet engine from Avro Canada 's Gas Turbine Division. Similar to other early jet engines in design, like the Rolls-Royce Avon or General Electric J47 , the Orenda nevertheless outperformed its rivals in most ways, and the Orenda-powered Canadair Sab
- ... teel, and changing the third stage from aluminum to steel as well. The design work was completed on 15 january 1948, just prior to the first run of the Chinook on 17 March 1948. During the design Joseph Lucas o ...
#2 IAE SuperFan
The IAE V2500SF SuperFan was a design study for a high-bypass geared turbofan derived from the IAE V2500 . It was offered as the primary engine option for the Airbus A340 in January 1987. Although several customers signed preliminary contracts for this variant, the International Aero Engines board d
- ... ecember 1986 Airbus adds the SuperFan as an engine offering for its proposed new A340 airplane. [8] 15 january 1987 Airbus announces its first sale of the A340: a purchase from Lufthansa of 15 jets with options ...
Event / Event
#1 2002 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2002: Wikimedia list article Years in aviation : 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 1999 2000 2001 2
- ... ional Airport at Isfahan , Iran, killing all 44 people on board. FIRST FLIGHTS Section Source: [15] january 15 January – Millennium Jet SoloTrek XFV 15 January – Airbus A318 23 January – IITB PADD Micro airship ...
- ... rport at Isfahan , Iran, killing all 44 people on board. FIRST FLIGHTS Section Source: [15] JANUARY 15 january – Millennium Jet SoloTrek XFV 15 January – Airbus A318 23 January – IITB PADD Micro airship FEBRUAR ...
- ... eople on board. FIRST FLIGHTS Section Source: [15] JANUARY 15 January – Millennium Jet SoloTrek XFV 15 january – Airbus A318 23 January – IITB PADD Micro airship FEBRUARY 11 February – Airbus A340 -500 16 Febru ...
#2 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1955–1959)
This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. This tran
- ... D Skyray on 5 October 1953. He left the service in June 1954 to take a test pilot job with Douglas. 15 january The U.S. Air Force grounds its Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcars for a fleetwide engine inspection aft ...
- ... block from the crash scene. The plane plowed through a warehouse before hitting the bindery." [271] 15 january A major fire guts two maintenance hangars at McChord AFB , Washington, destroying a Douglas C-118 L ...
- ... band of Mrs. Mary Lee Seward Thurau, South Hill Va., and son of Mrs. William S. Thurau, Flint Mich. 15 january A U.S. Air Force Boeing WB-50D Superfortress weather reconnaissance plane, 49–295 , c/n 16071, (bui ...
#3 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
- ... t was operating transportation flights for personnel of the 24th Soviet Antarctic expedition. [394] 15 january 1979 Minsk An-24B CCCP-46807 Ukraine W/O 13 /14 The aircraft was operating a domestic scheduled Kie ...
#4 Caracas helicopter incident
On 27 June 2017, there was an incident involving a police helicopter at the Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) and Interior Ministry in Caracas , Venezuela . Claiming to be a part of an anti-government coalition of military, police and civilians, [1] the occupants of the helicopter allegedly launched
- ... errorist attack". [2] [3] [4] The helicopter escaped and was found the next day in a rural area. On 15 january 2018, Óscar Pérez , the pilot and instigator of the incident, was killed during a military raid by ...
#5 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]
- ... tional Airport on a training flight, crashed into the Red Sea killing the 9 crew members. [64] 1975 15 january Malév Flight 801 (an Il-18V, HA-MOH) was being ferried from East Berlin to Budapest when it crashed ...
#6 List of Deutsche Luft Hansa accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving German airline Deutsche Luft Hansa (1926-1945). The airline suffered a total of 58 accidents. [1]
- ... an enemy attack in Germany. [71] 1943: Junkers Ju 52/3mfe D-AGUK Kurt Wolf crashed in Germany. [72] 15 january 1944: Junkers Ju 52/3m D-ADQW Harry Rother crashed at Belgrade, Serbia due to pilot error, killing ...
#7 Accidents and incidents involving the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
This is a partial list of accidents and incidents involving the Boeing-designed B-17 Flying Fortress . Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. A few documented drone attrition cases are also included. Main article: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Air
- ... AFTAC), at Orlando . One victim is Sgt. Benjamin B. Estes, son of J. M. Estes, Burley , Idaho. [71] 15 january 1944 B-17F-50-VE, 42-6147 , [31] of the 818th Bomb Squadron (H) , 483d Bomb Group (H) , [67] MacDil ...
#8 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
- ... ransport-related list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items . ( October 2021 ) 1940S 15 january 1943 US Army Air Force C-54 41-32939 crashed 25 mi ENE of Paramaribo, Suriname en route to North Af ...
- ... ound a few days later on an avalanche on Mount Iliamna, but the victims were never recovered. [116] 15 january 1959 A USAF C-54 struck a wooded hillside in fog near Bradley Field, Connecticut due to compass fai ...
- ... El Venado DC-4 (HK-1309) crashed in the foothills of the Cordillera, killing the three crew. [184] 15 january 1976 A Taxi Aereo El Venado C-54A (HK-172) struck a mountain 30 km (19 mi) east of Chipaque, Colomb ...
#9 Decennial Air Cruise
The Decennial Air Cruise ( Italian : Crociera aerea del Decennale ) was a mass transatlantic flight from Orbetello , Italy , to the Century of Progress International Exposition , Chicago , Illinois . The expedition, organized by the Italian Regia Aeronautica , began on July 1, 1933, and ended on Aug
- ... cause of more predictable weather patterns. [16] The flight took place between 17 December 1930 and 15 january 1931, making the news worldwide. Balbo wrote an account of the expedition for the New York Times . ...
#10 1947 BOAC Douglas C-47 crash
The 1947 BOAC Douglas C-47 Crash occurred on 11 January 1947 when Douglas C-47A G-AGJX of British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) crashed into a hill at Stowting , Kent, in southeast England, killing five people outright, with a further three dying from injuries received. The aircraft had been o
- ... the Joyce Green Hospital , Dartford , where he died on 14 January. [13] The death of a passenger on 15 january brought the final toll to eight killed. [14] An inquest was opened on 13 January at Ashford. It was ...
#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
- ... 3C Kabul–Kandahar–Istanbul–Frankfurt–London Pilot error, poor visibility, CFIT YA-AAB Kabul Airport 15 january 1969 Douglas C-47 Ground collision with an Ariana DC-6 YA-BAK Zabol Airport 18 June 1989 Antonov An ...
#12 Air route authority between the United States and China
There are bilateral treaties that govern aviation rights between the United States and China, which cover both passenger services and cargo services. The United States has liberal aviation agreements with many countries but not China, Japan, South Africa, and some South American countries. [1] Howev
- ... ars earlier). 2013 EXPANSION China Eastern resumed Shanghai-San Francisco service in April. [70] On january 15, 2013, Air China announced its plans to launch non-stop service between Houston and Beijing, beginni ...
#13 1979 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1979: Years in aviation : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 19
- ... , charging 10 percent more than it charges for first class on its Boeing 727s flying the route. [4] january 15 – After its pilot turns off its de-icing system too soon on approach to Minsk-1 Airport in Minsk in ...
#14 List of accidents and incidents at LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia Airport has been the site of several aviation accidents and incidents . Southwest Flight 345 after evacuation, with emergency slides deployed
- ... ngers and one crew member suffered only minor injuries during evacuation of the aircraft. [10] 2009 january 15 US Airways Flight 1549 , an Airbus A320 departing for Charlotte/Douglas International Airport ditche ...
#15 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
- ... m. [19] [29] 1999 British Airways Flight 9 : Before boarding the flight from Heathrow to Bangkok on january 15, a passenger from Hong Kong consumed three double shots of Jack Daniel's and a Valium . During the f ...
- ... from flying Air Canada. [203] 2012 Delta Air Lines Flight 414 : After taking off from Atlanta, the january 15, 2012, flight diverted to Tampa International Airport so a German couple in first class could be put ...
- ... , resisting arrest and interfering with transportation. [427] American Airlines Flight 967 : On the january 15 flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare, an intoxicated passenger caused the flight to divert to t ...
#16 List of mid-air collisions and incidents in the United Kingdom
A number of mid-air collisions and incidents have taken place in the United Kingdom. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2013 )
- ... itfires of No. 80 Operational Training Unit collided over County Durham while in formation. 1946 On 15 january 1946 two Royal Air Force (RAF) Gloster Meteor IIIs of 124 Squadron collided at Bentwaters, Suffolk. ...
#17 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]
- ... l 22 on board, including movie star Carole Lombard , her mother, and 15 US Army Air Corp personnel. january 15, 1943 Douglas C-54 Skymaster 41-32929 broke-up in mid-air for reasons unknown and crashed near Bakki ...
#18 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1950–1954)
This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. This tran
- ... became uncontrollable. Six of the crew members were killed, while five others parachuted to safety. 15 january A Douglas B-26C , 44-35736 , (built as an A-26C-45-DT), [78] of the 168th Bomb Squadron , Illinois ...
- ... gine relight trials, crew bails out but the co-pilot is killed when his ejection seat strikes tail. 15 january French Leduc 0.16 research ramjet suffers landing gear collapse on its first flight and is damaged. ...
- ... 3, Spokane, Washington ; and 1st Lt. George D. Griffitts, 23, Hico, Texas . [220] [221] [222] [223] 15 january Two RAF aircraft, Vickers Valetta, VX562 , and an Avro Lancaster, TX270 , collide over the Mediterr ...
- ... rine, who was taking pilot training at Fort Sill as part of an Army aviation tactics course." [337] 15 january USAF Boeing B-29A-40-BN Superfortress , 44-61681 , c/n 11788, [65] of the 580th Air Resupply and Co ...
#19 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
- ... o , killing all 59 people on board. The wreckage was not discovered until 17 October 2002. [133] On 15 january 1977, Linjeflyg Flight 618 operated by SE-FOZ crashed at Kälvesta on approach to Bromma Airport , S ...
#20 Korean Air Flight 858
Korean Air Flight 858 was a scheduled international passenger flight between Baghdad , Iraq, and Seoul , South Korea. On 29 November 1987, the aircraft flying that route exploded in mid-air upon the detonation of a bomb planted inside an overhead storage bin in the airplane's passenger cabin by two
- ... be punished and killed a hundred times for my sin," she said. [5] Writing in The Washington Post on 15 january 1988, journalist Peter Maass stated that it was not clear to him if Kim was coerced in her remarks ...
Helicopter / Helicopter
#1 Cierva C.30
The Cierva C.30 is an autogyro designed by Juan de la Cierva and built under licence from the Cierva Autogiro Company by A V Roe & Co Ltd (Avro), Lioré-et-Olivier and Focke-Wulf . 1933 autogyro family by Cierva This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient correspondin
- ... withdrawn from use until 1960. After several years of work at the Maestranza Aérea de Albacete, on 15 january 1998, a C.30 was flown again. It was piloted by Lieutenant Colonel Fernando Iglesia. After an accid ...
#2 Eurocopter EC725
The Eurocopter EC725 Caracal , now called Airbus Helicopters H225M , is a long-range tactical transport military helicopter developed from the Eurocopter AS532 Cougar for military use. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 28 seated troops along with two crew, depending on customer confi
- ... 3] On 27 November 2000, the first EC725 prototype performed its maiden flight at Marignane , and on 15 january 2001, the first public presentation of the new helicopter took place. [4] In concurrent development ...
#3 Sikorsky MH-60 Jayhawk
The Sikorsky MH-60T Jayhawk is a multi-mission, twin-engine, medium-range helicopter operated by the United States Coast Guard for search and rescue , law enforcement , military readiness and marine environmental protection missions . It was originally designated HH-60J before being upgraded and red
- ... of the operational aircraft in this color scheme was delivered to Air Station Astoria in Oregon on january 15, 2016. [15] The Jayhawk along with the Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin are the two helicopter types in the ...
#4 Boeing AH-64 Apache
The Boeing AH-64 Apache ( / ə ˈ p æ tʃ i / ) is an American twin- turboshaft attack helicopter with a tailwheel-type landing gear arrangement and a tandem cockpit for a crew of two. It features a nose-mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision systems . It is armed with a 30 mm (
- ... s Eurocopter Tiger ARH helicopters. [292] [293] In August 2019, Boeing offered the AH-64E. [294] On 15 january 2021, the Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds announced that the AH-64E had been selecte ...
#5 AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat
The AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat (previously called the Future Lynx and Lynx Wildcat ) is a British military helicopter. It is an improved version of the Westland Super Lynx designed to serve in the battlefield utility , search and rescue and anti-surface warfare roles. In British service, common va
- ... ibraltar . [43] SOUTH KOREA ZZ406, the first production Wildcat delivered to the AAC in May 2012 On 15 january 2013, South Korea 's Defense Acquisition Program Administration announced the selection of the AW15 ...
#6 Kaman K-225
The Kaman K-225 is an American experimental helicopter developed by Kaman Aircraft . One example was modified to become the world's first gas turbine -powered helicopter. American experimental helicopter K-225 XHTK-1 modified with a Boeing 502 (YT50) turboshaft engine Role Experimental helicopter Ty
- ... helicopter Type of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Kaman Aircraft First flight 15 january 1947 Status Retired Primary users United States Navy United States Coast Guard Number built 7 DESIG ...
- ... intermeshing rotors and Kaman's patented servo-flap stability control. [1] The K-125 first flew on 15 january 1947. The K-190 and K-225 were an improved versions of the K-125, which first flew in April and Jul ...
Manufacturer / Manufacturer
#1 Westland affair
The Westland affair in 1985–86 was an episode in which Margaret Thatcher , Prime Minister of the United Kingdom , and her Secretary of State for Defence , Michael Heseltine , went public over a cabinet dispute with questions raised about whether the conventions of cabinet government were being obser
- ... trictly Confidential . He was forced to return to the House a few hours later to apologise. [16] On 15 january there was a debate on Westland in the Commons in which Thatcher replied to Neil Kinnock , the leade ...
#2 Yakovlev
The JSC A.S. Yakovlev Design Bureau [1] [2] ( Russian : ОАО Опытно-конструкторское бюро им. А.С. Яковлева ) is a Russian aircraft designer and manufacturer (design office prefix Yak ). Its head office is in Aeroport District , Northern Administrative Okrug , Moscow . [3] This article is about the Ru
- ... . JSC A.S. Yakovlev Design Bureau Formerly OKB-115 Type Division Industry Aerospace Defense Founded 15 january 1934 ; 88 years ago ( 1934-01-15 ) Founder Alexander Sergeyevich Yakovlev Fate merged into United A ...
#3 Kaman Corporation
Kaman Corporation / k ə ˈ m ɑː n / is an American aerospace company, with headquarters in Bloomfield, Connecticut . It was founded in 1945 by Charles Kaman . During the first ten years the company operated exclusively as a designer and manufacturer of several helicopters that set world records and a
- ... y in December 1945 with $2,000 of capital and his invention of the servo-flap controlled rotor. [3] january 15, 1947 K-125 - Kaman's first helicopter; Kaman selected an intermeshed contrarotating twin rotor desi ...
#4 General Motors
The General Motors Company [2] ( GM ) is an American multinational automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Detroit , Michigan , United States. [3] It is the largest automaker in the United States and was the largest in the world for 77 years before losing the top spot to Toyota in 2008. [4
- ... n Europe in 2005, selling mostly rebranded Daewoo Motors cars acquired by GM Korea . [150] [151] On january 15, 2014, Mary Barra was named chief executive officer, succeeding Daniel Akerson . Barra also joined t ...
- ... 10, 2009 Edward Whitacre Jr. —July 10, 2009 – December 31, 2010 Daniel Akerson —December 31, 2010 – january 15, 2014 Tim Solso —January 15, 2014 – January 4, 2016 Mary Barra —January 4, 2016 – Present CHIEF EXEC ...
- ... —July 10, 2009 – December 31, 2010 Daniel Akerson —December 31, 2010 – January 15, 2014 Tim Solso —J january 15, 2014 – January 4, 2016 Mary Barra —January 4, 2016 – Present CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF GENERAL MOT ...
- ... 2009 Edward Whitacre Jr. —December 1, 2009 – September 1, 2010 Daniel Akerson —September 1, 2010 – january 15, 2014 Mary Barra —January 15, 2014 – Present PHILANTHROPY GM publishes an annual Social Impact Repor ...
- ... ember 1, 2009 – September 1, 2010 Daniel Akerson —September 1, 2010 – January 15, 2014 Mary Barra —J january 15, 2014 – Present PHILANTHROPY GM publishes an annual Social Impact Report detailing its contributions ...
#5 Fairey Aviation Company
The Fairey Aviation Company Limited was a British aircraft manufacturer of the first half of the 20th century based in Hayes in Middlesex and Heaton Chapel and RAF Ringway in Cheshire. Notable for the design of a number of important military aircraft, including the Fairey III family, the Swordfish ,
- ... In the third report of the Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors, reported in Flight magazine of 15 january 1925, aviation figures prominently. C. R. Fairey and the Fairey Aviation Co. Ltd, was awarded £4,00 ...
#6 Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation is a United States venture -backed aviation company, developing an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that it intends to operate as an air taxi service. [4] Joby Aviation is headquartered in Santa Cruz, California , and has offices in San Carlos, California ; Marina
- ... AI Ventures, Jet Blue Technology Ventures , and Tesla/SpaceX-backer Capricorn Investment Group . On january 15, 2020, Joby Aviation announced a Series C round of funding, totaling $590 million, led by Toyota Mot ...
#7 GE Aviation Systems
GE Aviation Systems (formerly Smiths Aerospace ) is an American aerospace engineering , aircraft engine and aircraft parts manufacturer. GE Aviation Systems Type Subsidiary Industry Engineering Founded January 3, 1963 ; 59 years ago ( 1963-01-03 ) Headquarters Cincinnati , Ohio , United States N
- ... , an engineering company and constituent of the FTSE 100 share index. However, it was announced on january 15, 2007 that Smiths Group was divesting Smiths Aerospace to General Electric for US $4.8 billion. [2] ...
#8 ICP srl
ICP srl is an Italian wiring harness , automotive brake wear indicator and aircraft manufacturer founded by Tancredi (Edi) Razzano in 1980 and originally based in Piovà Massaia . The company relocated to Castelnuovo Don Bosco in Piedmont on 10 September 2009. ICP specializes in the design and manufa
- ... TOL CH 701 designer Chris Heintz considers the Savannah an unauthorized copy of his design. [12] On 15 january 2012, ICP announced a collaborative production effort with Zenair of Canada to produce the Zenair C ...
#9 Fisher Flying Products
Fisher Flying Products is a Canadian aircraft manufacturer that produces kits for a wide line of light aircraft. The company's kits all feature wooden construction with aircraft fabric covering. Many of the designs are reproductions of classic aircraft, such as the company's 80% Fisher R-80 Tiger Mo
- ... ive stagger biplane . Plans and kits for the latter design were offered in the early 1980s. [12] On 15 january 2014 president Paul Riedlinger announced that the company was for sale. [13] In mid-2014 the compan ...
#10 Republic Aviation
The Republic Aviation Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer based in Farmingdale, New York , on Long Island . Originally known as the Seversky Aircraft Company , the company was responsible for the design and production of many important military aircraft, including its most famous produ
- ... ", was later developed to replace the "Wild Weasel" version of the F-100 . The first F-105G flew on january 15, 1966, and deliveries began arriving in Southeast Asia in June 1966. This version continued operatin ...
#11 Aselsan
Aselsan ( Turkish : Aselsan , acronym : As keri El ektronik San ayi , Military Electronic Industries ), Aselsan A.Ş. , is a Turkish defense corporation headquartered in Ankara, Turkey. Its main operating area is research, development and manufacture of advanced military products for air, land and ma
- ... h beltway of Ankara. He was employed as an engineer at Aselsan's facility in Akyurt, Ankara . [18] O 15 january ry 2015, 28-year-old Erdem Uğur was found dead, poisoned by LPG in his home at Çankaya, Ankara . Lyi ...
#12 GE Aviation
GE Aviation , a subsidiary of General Electric , is headquartered in Evendale, Ohio , outside Cincinnati . GE Aviation is among the top aircraft engine suppliers, and offers engines for the majority of commercial aircraft . GE Aviation is part of the General Electric conglomerate , which is one of t
- ... where the engine blades and vanes are manufactured. Smiths Group and General Electric announced on january 15, 2007, that the former was divesting Smiths Aerospace to the latter for GBP£ 2.4 billion ( US$ 4.8 b ...
#13 Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace is a manufacturer of aircraft engines and avionics , [1] as well as a producer of auxiliary power units (APUs) and other aviation products. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona , it is a division of the Honeywell International conglomerate. It generates approximately $10 billion in
- ... n emergency landing when U.S. Airways Flight 1549 splash landed in New York City ’s Hudson River on january 15, 2009, called the Miracle on the Hudson . Both CFM56 turbofans were damaged and electrical generator ...
Museum / Museum
#1 Carolinas Aviation Museum
The Carolinas Aviation Museum is an aviation museum on the grounds of Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina . Aviation museum in North Carolina, United States Carolinas Aviation Museum Location in North Carolina Show map of North Carolina Carolinas Aviation Museum (the
- ... IRWAYS FLIGHT 1549 AIRBUS Case contains Capt. Sullenberger's and First Officer Skiles's uniforms On january 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 took off from New York's LaGuardia Airport for a flight to Charlotte , ...
- ... and were planned to be reassembled in time for the fourth anniversary of the landing in the Hudson ( january 15, 2013). The museum opened a major new exhibit surrounding Flight 1549 with artifacts such as Captain ...
Weapon / Weapon
#1 GB-4
GB-4 ( Glide Bomb No.4) was a precision guided munition developed by the United States during World War II . [1] GB-4s used a television guidance system with the weapon being steered by a TV bombardier operating a joystick in the launch aircraft. [4] American TV-guided bomb GB-4 (Glide Bomb No.4) [1
- ... able accuracy was found to be 200 feet (61 m) . [1] [3] The type was ordered into production on the 15 january 1944. Although approved for operational use, the typed suffered from reliability problems throughou ...
#2 Crotale (missile)
The Crotale EDIR ( Ecartométrie Différentielle InfraRouge , "InfraRed Differential Ecartometry") is an all-weather short-range anti-air missile , which can be used to intercept low-flight anti-ship missiles and aircraft . It has been developed by Thomson CSF Matra and exists in two versions, a mobil
- ... ccessfully intercepted a Banshee target drone at 970 metre altitude and 8 km range in 11 seconds on 15 january 2008. Later, on 31 January 2008, the system successfully intercepted another target drone at a 500- ...
#3 Nudelman-Suranov NS-45
The Nudelman-Suranov NS-45 was an enlarged version of the Soviet Nudelman-Suranov NS-37 aircraft autocannon . It was evaluated for service on 44 Yakovlev Yak-9 K aircraft during World War II , but proved to stress the airframes too much. The NS-45 was also mounted on the prototype Tupolev Tu-1 night
- ... e trials took place between 13 August and 18 September 1944 at the 3rd Belorussian Front , and from 15 january 1945 to 15 February 1945 at the 2nd Belorussian Front . [3] The Soviet Air Forces units involved we ...