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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
John Wayne Airport ( IATA : SNA [4] , ICAO : KSNA , FAA LID : SNA ) [5] is a commercial and general aviation airport that serves Orange County, California , and the Greater Los Angeles area. The airport is located in an unincorporated area of Orange County, and it is owned and operated by the county
#3 Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base
Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base ( IATA : BHJ , ICAO : VABJ ) is an Indian Air Force base, which shares its runway with Bhuj Airport at the town of Bhuj in Gujarat , India . It is part of South Western Air Command . Airport in Bhuj Bhuj Rudra Mata Air Force Base IATA : BHJ ICAO : VABJ Summary Airport
Independence Army Airfield was a World War II training base of the United States Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command (CFTC). It is currently the city-owned Independence Municipal Airport . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources re
Haleiwa Fighter Strip was a military airfield on Oahu , Hawaii . It was used as part of the island's defense in World War II . Haleiwa Fighter Strip Part of Seventh Air Force Hale ʻ iwa , Oahu , Hawaii Haleiwa Fighter Strip 1933 Coordinates 21°36′16″N 158°6′8″W Type Military airfield Site informatio
Allegheny County Airport ( IATA : AGC , ICAO : KAGC , FAA LID : AGC ) is in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania , 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Pittsburgh . It is the fifth-busiest airport in Pennsylvania following Philadelphia , Pittsburgh , Allentown , and Harrisburg . The airport is owned by the Alleghen
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
Lympne Airport / ˈ l ɪ m / , was a military and later civil airfield ( IATA : LYM , ICAO : EGMK ) , at Lympne , Kent , United Kingdom , which operated from 1916 to 1984. During the First World War RFC Lympne was originally an acceptance point for aircraft being delivered to, and returning from, Fran
#9 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
#10 Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport ( Arabic : مطار أبو ظبي الدولي ) ( IATA : AUH , ICAO : OMAA ) is an international airport in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi , the capital of the United Arab Emirates . Largest airport serving Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates This article is about the airport opened in 1982.
Stepanakert Airport ( Armenian : Ստեփանակերտի Օդանավակայան ), referred to as the Khojaly Airport ( Azerbaijani : Xocalı Hava Limanı ) in Azerbaijan , is an airport in the town of Ivanyan (Khojaly) , 10 kilometers north-east of Stepanakert , the regional capital of the de facto Republic of Artsakh ,
Camarillo Airport ( ICAO : KCMA , FAA LID : CMA ) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) west of the central business district of Camarillo , a city in Ventura County , California , United States . [1] The airport has one runway and serves privately operated general aviation and executive
#13 RAF Machrihanish
Royal Air Force Machrihanish or RAF Machrihanish (formerly ICAO : EGQJ ) is a former Royal Air Force station located near the town of Machrihanish and 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of Campbeltown , at the tip of the Kintyre peninsula , Argyll and Bute , in Scotland. Former RAF station in Argyll and Bute
#14 McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base
McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base ( IATA : TYS , ICAO : KTYS , FAA LID : TYS ) is a joint military facility located at McGhee Tyson Airport . It is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) south of the central business district of Knoxville, near Alcoa , in Blount County , Tennessee , United Stat
#15 RAF Lossiemouth
Royal Air Force Lossiemouth or more commonly RAF Lossiemouth or Lossie ( IATA : LMO , ICAO : EGQS ) is a military airfield located on the western edge of the town of Lossiemouth in Moray , north-east Scotland . Royal Air Force main operating base in Moray, Scotland RAF Lossiemouth Near Lossiemouth ,
#16 Darwin International Airport
Darwin International Airport ( IATA : DRW , ICAO : YPDN ) is the busiest airport serving the Northern Territory and the tenth busiest airport in Australia . It is the only airport serving Darwin . International airport serving Darwin, Australia Darwin International Airport RAAF Base Darwin IATA : DR
Andrews Air Force Base ( Andrews AFB , AAFB ) is the airfield portion of Joint Base Andrews , which is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force . [2] In 2009, Andrews Air Force Base merged with Naval Air Facility Washington to form Joint Base Andrews . Andrews, located near Morningside,
#18 Nellore Airport
Nellore Airport is a proposed greenfield airport project near Dagadarthi , India , intended to serve the Nellore district in Andhra Pradesh . The airport is to be developed on 1,352 acres (5.47 km 2 ) of land with an estimated cost of ₹ 368 crore (equivalent to ₹ 389 crore or US$49 million in
RAAF Base Townsville ( IATA : TSV , ICAO : YBTL ) (formerly RAAF Base Garbutt ) is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air base located in Garbutt , 2 nautical miles (3.7 km; 2.3 mi) west of Townsville [2] in Queensland , Australia. It is the headquarters for No. 1 Wing Australian Air Force Cade
Hunter Army Airfield ( IATA : SVN , ICAO : KSVN , FAA LID : SVN ) , located in Savannah, Georgia , United States, is a military airfield and subordinate installation to Fort Stewart located in Hinesville, Georgia . Military airfield near Hinesville, GA, US "Hunter Field" redirects here. For the base
The British Aerospace ATP (Advanced Turbo-Prop) is an airliner designed and produced by British Aerospace . It was an evolution of the Hawker Siddeley HS 748 , a fairly successful feederliner of the 1960s. Regional airliner produced by British Aerospace This article needs additional citations for ve
#2 Aeritalia F-104S Starfighter
The Aeritalia F-104S Starfighter was a licensed production Italian version of the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter , which served in the Italian Air Force (AMI, Aeronautica Militare Italiana ), and was the AMI's mainstay from the late 1960s until the beginning of the 21st century. The F-104S also served i
The Hawker Siddeley Harrier is a British military aircraft. It was the first of the Harrier Jump Jet series of aircraft and was developed in the 1960s as the first operational ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities and the only truly s
The SEPECAT Jaguar is an Anglo-French jet attack aircraft originally used by the British Royal Air Force and the French Air Force in the close air support and nuclear strike role. It is still in service with the Indian Air Force . Attack aircraft, French/British, 1973-present Jaguar A French Air For
The Boeing E-3 Sentry is an American airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft developed by Boeing . E-3s are commonly known as AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System). Derived from the Boeing 707 airliner, it provides all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications, and
A parasite aircraft is a component of a composite aircraft which is carried aloft and air launched by a larger carrier aircraft or mother ship to support the primary mission of the carrier. The carrier craft may or may not be able to later recover the parasite during flight. Small plane aboard an ai
The Mikoyan MiG-35 ( Russian : Микоян МиГ-35 ; NATO reporting name : Fulcrum-F ) is a Russian multirole fighter that is designed by Mikoyan , a division of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). Marketed as a 4++ generation jet fighter , it is a further development of the MiG-29M/M2 and MiG-29K/KUB
The BAE Systems Nimrod MRA4 was a planned maritime patrol and attack aircraft intended to replace the Hawker Siddeley Nimrod MR2 . The rebuilt aircraft would have extended the operating life of the Nimrod fleet by several decades and significantly improved the aircraft by installing more efficient R
The Avro 549 Aldershot was a British single-engined heavy bomber aircraft built by Avro . Aldershot The first prototype in 1924, modified to production standard Role Heavy Bomber Type of aircraft Manufacturer Avro First flight October 1921 Introduction July 1924 Retired March 1926 Status Retired Pri
#10 Bréguet 14
The Bréguet XIV (in contemporary practice) or Bréguet 14 was a French biplane bomber and reconnaissance aircraft of World War I . It was built in very large numbers and production continued for many years after the end of the war. French WW1 bomber aircraft Bréguet 14 Role Bomber and reconnaissance
The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American carrier-capable supersonic , twin-engine , two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft . The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy 's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program after the collapse of the General Dynamics-Grumman F-111B proj
The SNCASE SE.161 Languedoc was a French four-engined airliner produced by SNCASE (Sud-Est). Developed from the Bloch MB.160 and known in the late 1930s as the (SNCSO) Bloch MB.161, the SE.161 was in service with Air France and the French military after World War II . This article needs additional c
#13 Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is an American high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under development for the United States Navy as a surveillance aircraft . Together with its associated ground control station , it is an unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Developed under the Bro
#14 Dornier Do J Wal
The Dornier Do J Wal (" whale ") is a twin-engine German flying boat of the 1920s designed by Dornier Flugzeugwerke . The Do J was designated the Do 16 by the Reich Air Ministry ( RLM ) under its aircraft designation system of 1933. 1922 multi-role flying boat family by Dornier This article needs ad
#15 Miles Aerovan
The Miles M.57 Aerovan was a British twin-engined short-range low-cost transport aircraft designed and produced by Miles Aircraft . It was primarily used for freight and passenger services. [2] 1940s British civil utility aircraft M.57 Aerovan Aerovan 4 of Channel Islands Air Freight at Manchester (
The Fokker F28 Fellowship is a twin-engined, short-range jet airliner designed and built by Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker . Short range jet airliner produced 1967-1987 F28 Fellowship A Piedmont F28-1000 on approach (1989) Role Regional jet Type of aircraft National origin Netherlands Manufactur
The Alenia C-27J Spartan is a military transport aircraft developed and manufactured by Leonardo 's Aircraft Division (formerly Alenia Aermacchi until 2016). [3] It is an advanced derivative of Alenia Aeronautica 's earlier G.222 (C-27A Spartan in U.S. service), equipped with the engines and various
#18 Ilyushin Il-114
The Ilyushin Il-114 ( Russian Илью́шин Ил-114) is a Russian twin-engine turboprop airliner, designed for local routes. Intended to replace the Antonov An-24 , it first flew in 1990. A total of 20 Il-114s have been built. [4] Russian regional airliner "Il-114" redirects here. For the road, see Illino
#19 IAI Searcher
The IAI Searcher (also known by the Hebrew name מרומית Meyromit - " Marsh tern ", [2] or officially in Israel as the חוגלה Hugla - " Alectoris ") is a reconnaissance UAV developed in Israel in the 1980s. In the following decade, it replaced the IMI Mastiff and IAI Scout UAVs then in service with the
#20 Xi'an Y-20
The Xi'an Y-20 Kunpeng [5] ( Chinese : 运-20 鲲鹏 ; pinyin : Yùn-20 Kūnpéng ; lit. 'Transport-20 Kunpeng' ) is a large military transport aircraft developed by the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation for the People's Republic of China (PRC). [1] Chinese military transport aircraft Y-20 Kunpeng Y-20 a
#1 List of escort carriers of the Royal Navy
The escort aircraft carrier , also called a "jeep carrier" or "baby flattop" in the USN or "Woolworth Carrier" by the RN, was a small and slow type of aircraft carrier used by the Royal Navy in the Second World War . They were typically half the length and one-third the displacement of the larger fl
#2 Audacious-class aircraft carrier
The Audacious -class aircraft carriers were a class of aircraft carriers proposed by the British government in the 1930s - 1940s and completed after the Second World War . The two ships built were heavily modified and diverged over their service lives. They were in operation from 1951 until 1979. Ro
USS Fanshaw Bay (CVE-70) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after Fanshaw Bay, located within Cape Fanshaw, of the Alexander Archipelago in the Territory of Alaska . The cape was given its name by Charles Mitchell Thomas , who was mapping the area, in 18
USS Wright (CVL-49/AVT-7) was a Saipan -class light aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy , later converted to the command ship CC-2 . It is the second ship named "Wright". The first Wright (AV-1) was named for Orville Wright; the second honored both Wright brothers: Orville and Wilbur . [1] Saipan-cl
#5 Japanese aircraft carrier Chitose
Chitose ( 千歳 ) was a warship of the Imperial Japanese Navy that served from 1938 to 1944, seeing service as a seaplane carrier and later as a light aircraft carrier during World War II . In her initial guise as a seaplane carrier, she first saw service during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1938, an
HMAS Canberra (L02) is the first ship of the Canberra -class landing helicopter dock in service with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and is the second largest in the Navy, succeeded by its sister ship HMAS Adelaide (L01) . Construction of the ship started in Spain in 2008, with the hull launched
USS Shamrock Bay (CVE-84) was the thirtieth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after Shamrock Bay, located within Baranof Island , of the Territory of Alaska . The ship was launched in February 1944, commissioned in March,
#8 French aircraft carrier PA2
PA2 ( French: Porte-Avions 2 , "Aircraft Carrier 2") was a planned aircraft carrier under development by Thales Naval France and DCNS for the French Navy . The design was based on the Queen Elizabeth -class aircraft carriers developed for the Royal Navy . The project was cancelled in the 2013 French
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)
#10 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
The fifth USS Independence (CV/CVA-62) was an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy . She was the fourth and final member of the Forrestal class of conventionally powered supercarriers . She entered service in 1959, with much of her early years spent in the Mediterranean Fleet. Decommissioned F
#12 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
#13 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
#14 USS Prince William (CVE-31)
USS Prince William (CVE-31) (originally AVG-31 , later ACV-31 ), ex-MC Hull 242, was laid down by the Seattle-Tacoma Shipbuilding Corporation of Tacoma, Washington , 18 May 1942 as AVG-31; redesignated ACV-31 on 20 August 1942; launched 23 August 1942; sponsored by Mrs. Paul Foley; and commissioned
USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is the lead ship of her class of United States Navy aircraft carriers . The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States , Gerald Ford , whose World War II naval service included combat duty aboard the light aircraft carrier Monterey in the Pacific Theater
USS Annapolis (AGMR-1) was the former USS Gilbert Islands (ex- Sunset Bay ) and a Commencement Bay -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . For other ships with the same name, see USS Annapolis . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( February 2012 ) USS Annapolis (A
#17 HMS Eagle (R05)
HMS Eagle was an Audacious -class aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy , in service 1951–1972. Until the arrival of the Queen Elizabeth -class aircraft carriers in the 21st century, she and her sister Ark Royal were the two largest Royal Navy aircraft carriers ever built. For other ships with the same
#18 USS Wake Island
USS Wake Island (CVE-65) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy History United States Name USS Wake Island Namesake Battle of Wake Island Builder Kaiser Shipyards Laid down 6 February 1943 Launched 15 September 1943 Commissio
USS Bataan (CVL-29/AVT-4) , originally planned as USS Buffalo (CL-99) and also classified as CV-29 , was an 11,000 ton Independence -class light aircraft carrier which was commissioned in the United States Navy during World War II on 17 November 1943. Serving in the Pacific Theatre for the entire wa
USS Hancock (CV/CVA-19) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . The ship was the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name and was named for Founding Father John Hancock , president of the Second Continental Congress and first governor of the Co
#1 Vayudoot
Vayudoot ( Hindi : वायुदूत , romanized : Vāyudūt , lit. ' messenger who rides on the wind ' ) was a regional airline in India established on 20 January 1981 as a joint-venture between the two state-owned carriers, Indian Airlines and Air India . [1] The airline was headquartered at New Delhi 's
#2 V Australia
V Australia [1] was a long-haul international airline owned by Virgin Australia Holdings that commenced operating on 27 February 2009. [2] As part of a rebranding of all of Virgin Australia Holdings' subsidiaries, on 7 December 2011 it was subsumed into Virgin Australia . [3] International airline o
Cyprus Airways (Public) Ltd. ( Greek : Κυπριακές Αερογραμμές ) was the flag carrier airline of Cyprus . It was established in September 1947 and ceased operations on 9 January 2015. Cyprus Airways had its operating base at Larnaca International Airport . [3] 1947–2015 flag-carrier airline of Cyprus
Royal Brunei Airlines Sdn Bhd ( RB ) ( Malay : Penerbangan DiRaja Brunei , Jawi : ڤنربڠن دراج بروني ) is the national flag carrier airline of Brunei Darussalam , headquartered in the RB Campus in Bandar Seri Begawan . [4] [5] It is wholly owned by the Government of Brunei Darussalam . Its hub is B
Frontier Airlines is a major American ultra low-cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado . Frontier operates flights to over 100 destinations throughout the United States and 31 international destinations, and employs more than 3,000 staff. [15] The carrier is a subsidiary and operating brand
Aerovías Nacionales Quisqueyana , also known as Quisqueyana , was an airline from the Dominican Republic which was based at Las Américas International Airport , Santo Domingo , during the 1960s and 1970s. Offering mostly flights to the United States and to Europe, Quisqueyana was in direct competiti
Condor Syndikat was a German trade company, with headquarters in Berlin , that operated airline services in Brazil while also providing aircraft, maintenance and aviation information. It is also the parent company of the Brazilian airlines Varig and Syndicato Condor , which later became Serviços Aér
Orion Airways (known simply as 'Orion') was an airline based in the United Kingdom with its head office on the grounds of East Midlands Airport in Castle Donington , North West Leicestershire . [1] It was established as the charter airline of Horizon Travel and went on to develop scheduled services.
Brymon Airways is a former British airline with its head office in the Brymon House on the property of Plymouth City Airport in Plymouth , Devon . [1] It was co-founded in 1972 by journalist Bill Bryce and racing driver Chris Amon . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( Decemb
#10 Flydubai
Flydubai ( Arabic : فلاي دبي ), legally Dubai Aviation Corporation ( Arabic : مؤسسة دبي للطيران [2] ), is an Emirati government-owned low-cost airline in Dubai , United Arab Emirates with its head office and flight operations in Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport . [3] The airline operates a
#11 Adria Airways
Adria Airways d.o.o. [2] (formerly Inex-Adria Aviopromet and later Inex-Adria Airways ) was the flag carrier of Slovenia , operating scheduled and charter services to European destinations. The company's head office was at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport in Zgornji Brnik , Cerklje na Gorenjskem , near
#12 Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus Airlines ( Turkish : Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş. ) ( BİST : PGSUS ), sometimes stylized as Flypgs , is a Turkish low-cost carrier headquartered in the Kurtköy area of Pendik , Istanbul [2] with bases at several Turkish airports. Turkish low-cost airline headquartered in Pendik, Istanbul N
#13 Atrak Air
Atrak Air ( Persian : اترک ایر ) was a scheduled airline based at Mehrabad International Airport , Tehran , Iran . Defunct Iranian airline (2014-2018) Atrak Air IATA ICAO Callsign AK [1] ATR [2] ATRAK AIR [2] Founded 1993 Commenced operations 26 January 2014 Ceased operations 2018 [3] Hubs Bojnord A
Maldivian is the airline division of Island Aviation Services based in Malé , in the Maldives . It is the flag carrier Airline of the Maldives . It operates international flights in addition to inter-island services. Its main base is Velana International Airport . [1] Maldivian IATA ICAO Callsign Q2
Aer Lingus Regional is an Aer Lingus brand which has been used for commuter and regional flights. Aer Lingus Regional scheduled passenger services operate primarily from Ireland to the United Kingdom , France , and the Channel Islands , and also from Belfast , Northern Ireland . Services were operat
#16 Invicta International Airlines
Invicta International Airlines Ltd was a charter airline based at Manston Airport in the United Kingdom. It operated non-scheduled passenger and freight services between 1965 and 1982. UK charter airline Invicta International Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign IM "India Mike" or "Invicta" Founded 1964 Comm
MIAT (Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever (Монголын Иргэний Агаарын Тээвэр , Mongolian Civil Air Transport)) Mongolian Airlines [lower-alpha 1] is the national airline of Mongolia , headquartered in the MIAT Building in the country's capital of Ulaanbaatar . [2] The airline operates international schedu
#18 Sabena
The Societé anonyme belge d'Exploitation de la Navigation aérienne (French; lit. ' Belgian Limited Company for the Exploitation of Aerial Navigation ' ), better known by the acronym Sabena or SABENA , was the national airline of Belgium from 1923 to 2001, with its base at Brussels National Airport
#19 FlyOristano
FlyOristano was an Italian regional airline based at Oristano-Fenosu Airport in Oristano , Sardinia . Flight operations began on 3 June 2010 and ended on 27 January 2011. FlyOristano Denim Air aircraft PX-JFK in FlyOristano livery IATA ICAO Callsign - - - Founded 2010 Ceased operations 2011 Hubs Ori
#20 Valuair
Valuair ( Chinese : 惠旅航空) was a Singapore -based low-cost carrier . It was launched on 5 May 2004, offering initial services to Bangkok and Hong Kong . It differentiated itself from other low-cost carriers by offering frills such as a baggage allowance of over 20 kg, in-flight food, allocated seat
Number 5 (Army Co-operation) Squadron (although His Majesty the King awarded No. V (Army Cooperation) Squadron ) was a squadron of the Royal Air Force . It most recently operated the Raytheon Sentinel R1 Airborne STand-Off Radar (ASTOR) aircraft from RAF Waddington , Lincolnshire , between April 200
No. 196 Squadron was a Royal Air Force squadron originally formed as a training unit during World War I. It was active during World War II in Nos. 3 , 4 and 38 Group RAF . It served first as a bomber squadron and later as an airborne support and transport unit. Defunct flying squadron of the Royal A
No. 28 Squadron of the Royal Air Force operates the Puma and Chinook helicopters from RAF Benson . Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 28 Squadron RAF Squadron badge Active 7 November 1915 ( 1915-11-07 ) – present Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Type Operational Conversion
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
The 20th Intelligence Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group at Offutt Air Force Base , Nebraska. It has served at Offutt since June 1992, when it was activated as the 20th Air Intelligence Squadron . "20th Tactical Recon
The 189th Airlift Wing (189 AW) is a unit of the Arkansas Air National Guard , stationed at Little Rock Air Force Base , Arkansas. If activated to federal service, it is gained by the United States Air Force Air Education and Training Command . 189th Airlift Wing A 189th Airlift Wing C-130H whilst d
No. 543 Squadron RAF was a photographic reconnaissance squadron of the Royal Air Force , active in two periods between 1942 and 1974. No. 543 Squadron RAF Squadron badge Active 19 October 1942 – 18 October 1943 24 September 1955 – 24 May 1974 Country United Kingdom Branch Royal Air Force Role Photog
The 35th Fighter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 8th Operations Group , stationed at Kunsan Air Base , South Korea. The squadron operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting air superiority missions. United States Air Force combat squadron 35th F
The 445th Airlift Wing is an Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force . It is assigned to the Fourth Air Force , Air Force Reserve Command , stationed at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base , Ohio. If mobilized, the wing is gained by the Air Mobility Command . 445th Airlift Wing 445th Airlif
No. 135 Squadron RAF was a Royal Air Force Squadron formed to be a bomber unit in the First World War and reformed as a fighter unit in Second World War . Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 135 Squadron RAF Active 1 April 1918 – 4 July 1918 15 August 1941 – 10 June 1945 Country Unite
No. 21 Squadron IAF (Ankush) , is an Air Defence and Ground Attack unit of the Indian Air Force , operating from Sirsa AFS, as part of 12 Wing of Western Air Command. [1] The squadron was number plated on an unspecified date. [2] Unit of the Indian Air Force No. 21 Squadron Crest of No. 21 Squadron
#12 Jagdstaffel 63
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 63 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 63 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The squadron would score 16 aerial victories during the war. The unit's victories came at the expen
No. 62 Squadron of the Royal Air Force was originally established as a Royal Flying Corps squadron in 1916 and operated the Bristol F2B fighter in France during the last year of the First World War . After the war the squadron was disbanded and it was re-established in 1937 as part of the buildup of
The 177th Fighter Wing (177 FW) is a unit of the New Jersey Air National Guard , stationed at Atlantic City Air National Guard Base , New Jersey. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . This article uses bare URLs , which are uninformat
#15 140th Wing
The 140th Wing (140 WG) is a unit of the Colorado Air National Guard , stationed at Buckley Space Force Base , Aurora, Colorado. If activated to federal service, the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force Air Combat Command . 140th Wing F-16s of the 140th TFW over Denver, Colorado 200th Airli
#16 175th Wing
The 175th Wing (175 WG) is a unit of the Maryland Air National Guard , stationed at Warfield Air National Guard Base , Middle River , Maryland. If activated to federal service, components of the Wing are gained by the two separate major commands of the United States Air Force : Air Combat Command (A
#17 318th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with 25th Air Division based at McChord AFB , Washington. The squadron was inactivated on 7 December 1989. 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron F-15 Eagle of the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadr
#18 113th Wing
The 113th Wing , known as the "Capital Guardians", is a unit of the District of Columbia Air National Guard , stationed at Joint Base Andrews , Maryland. If activated to federal service, the fighter portion of the Wing is gained by the United States Air Force 's Air Combat Command , while the airlif
#19 Jagdstaffel 2
Jasta 2 ( Jagdstaffel Zwei in full and also known as Jasta Boelcke ) was one of the best-known German Luftstreitkräfte Squadrons in World War I . Its first commanding officer was the great aerial tactician Oswald Boelcke , and it was the incubator of several notable aviation careers. Jasta 2 Jasta 2
The 939th Air Refueling Wing is an inactive United States Air Force Reserve unit. It was last active with the Fourth Air Force , based at the Portland Air Reserve Station , Oregon. It was inactivated on 30 June 2008. This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points
In aviation , the instrument landing system ( ILS ) is a precision radio navigation system that provides short-range guidance to aircraft to allow them to approach a runway at night or in bad weather. In its original form, it allows an aircraft to approach until it is 200 feet (61 m) over the grou
#2 Helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors . This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically , to hover , and to fly forward, backward and laterally. These attributes allow helicopters to be used in congested or isolated area
A composite aircraft is made up of multiple component craft. It takes off and flies initially as a single aircraft, with the components able to separate in flight and continue as independent aircraft. [1] Typically the larger aircraft acts as a carrier aircraft or mother ship , with the smaller some
The Apache Arrowhead (also Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor or M-TADS/PNVS ), is an integrated targeting and night vision system developed by Lockheed Martin for the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter . It uses second-generation long-wave Forward looki
The Cherokee was an experimental rocket built by the Cook Electric Co. for use by the United States Air Force during the 1950s for the testing of ejection seats . Function Experimental rocket Manufacturer Cook Electric Co. Country of origin United States Size Height 7.6 metres (25 ft) Diameter 1,3
Woodward, Inc. is an American designer , manufacturer , and service provider of control systems and control system components (e.g. fuel pumps, engine controls, actuators, air valves, fuel nozzles, and electronics) for aircraft engines , industrial engines and turbines , power generation and mobile
Kurt Heinrich Debus [3] (November 29, 1908 – October 10, 1983) was a rocket engineer and NASA director. Born in Germany, he was a member of the Schutzstaffel during World War II, where he served as a V-weapons flight test director. Following the war, he was brought to the United States via Operation
Ronald Ellwin Evans Jr. (November 10, 1933 – April 7, 1990) was an American electrical engineer , aeronautical engineer , officer and aviator in the United States Navy , and NASA astronaut . As Command Module Pilot on Apollo 17 he was one of the 24 astronauts to have flown to the Moon, and one of
Air Chief Marshal Sir William Geoffrey Hanson Salmond , KCB , KCMG , DSO (19 August 1878 – 27 April 1933) was a senior commander in the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War . Remaining in the Royal Air Force after the war, he held senior appointments in the Middle East, Great Britain and In
G. Madhavan Nair (born 31 October 1943) is an Indian space scientist and a former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation , and Secretary to the Department of Space , Government of India . He has also been the Chairman of the Space Commission and Chairman of the Governing Body of the Antr
#5 Elgen Long
Elgen Marion Long (August 12, 1927 – January 26, 2022) was an American aviator and author who set fifteen aviation records and firsts, including his 1971 flight around the world over both poles. He received the FAI Gold Air Medal for his accomplishment. He developed a "Crash and Sink" theory explain
Glenn Hammond Curtiss (May 21, 1878 – July 23, 1930) was an American aviation and motorcycling pioneer, and a founder of the U.S. aircraft industry. He began his career as a bicycle racer and builder before moving on to motorcycles. As early as 1904, he began to manufacture engines for airships. In
#7 Ramón Franco
Ramón Franco Bahamonde (2 February 1896 – 28 October 1938), was a Spanish pioneer of aviation , a political figure and brother of later caudillo Francisco Franco . Well before the Spanish Civil War , during the reign of Alfonso XIII , both brothers were acclaimed as national heroes in Spain; however
S. Nambi Narayanan (born 12 December 1941) [4] is an Indian aerospace scientist , who worked for the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and contributed significantly to Indian space program by developing the Vikas rocket engine . He led the team which acquired technology from the French for t
Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer , and the first person to walk on the Moon . He was also a naval aviator , test pilot , and university professor. American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012) For other uses, see Neil A
#10 Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) [2] was an early American civil aviator . She was the first African-American woman and first Native American to hold a pilot license. [3] [4] [5] [6] She earned her license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale on June 15, 1921, [4] [5]
#11 Sergey Ulyanin
Sergey Alekseevich Ulyanin ( Russian : Серге́й Алексе́евич Улья́нин , ( 25 September [ O.S. 13 September ] 1871, Moscow — 13 October 1921, London ) was a Russian aircraft designer and military pilot , a pioneer of military use of aerial photography and commander of the Russian Air Force in 1917-1918
#12 Grigore Sturdza
Grigore Mihail Sturdza , first name also Grigorie or Grigori , last name also Sturza , Stourdza , Sturd̦a , and Stourza (also known as Muklis Pasha , George Mukhlis , and Beizadea Vițel ; May 11, 1821 – January 26, 1901), was a Moldavian , later Romanian soldier, politician, and adventurer. He was t
William Samuel Henson (3 May 1812 – 22 March 1888) was a British-born pre- Wright brothers aviation pioneer, engineer and inventor. He is best known for his work on the aerial steam carriage alongside John Stringfellow . British-born aviation pioneer, engineer and inventor William Samuel Henson Born
#14 Rex Beisel
Rex Buren Beisel (October 24, 1893 – January 26, 1972) was an American aeronautical engineer and pioneer in the science and industry of aviation. He was the lead designer of several successful military and civilian aircraft, but is best known for designing the World War II -era Vought F4U Corsair fi
#15 Wally Schirra
Walter Marty Schirra Jr. ( / ʃ ɜːr ˈ ɑː / , March 12, 1923 – May 3, 2007) was an American naval aviator , test pilot , and NASA astronaut . In 1959, he became one of the original seven astronauts chosen for Project Mercury , which was the United States ' first effort to put human beings into space
Maxine Dunlap Bennett (January 26, 1908 – c. September 1977 [1] ), was an American aviator. She was the first licensed woman glider pilot and first woman glider club president in the United States. [2] [3] [4] [5] She flew her record-setting glider rating qualification flight over the sand dunes o
Organization devoted to the history of early pilots 39 aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 38 more aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 1936 signatures of Early Birds in recognition of the contribution of Earl Ovington to the First Regular Air Mail service, formally presented to his wife afte
#18 Carl G. Cromwell
Carl G. Cromwell (January 26, 1889 – September 27, 1931) was a Texas oil driller and aviation pioneer. [1]
#19 Marie Marvingt
Marie Marvingt (20 February 1875 – 14 December 1963) [1] was a French athlete, mountaineer , aviator , and journalist. She won numerous prizes for her sporting achievements [2] including those of swimming, cycling, mountain climbing, winter sports, ballooning, flying, riding, gymnastics, athletics,
#20 Ewald Heer
Ewald Heer (July 28, 1930) is an aerospace engineer , author and professor who has worked on robotics , artificial intelligence (AI), and large space structures. He is primarily known for his work and advocacy for the development of intelligent robotic systems used to explorate and operate in space.
#1 Fiat 4700
The Fiat 4700 was an Italian turbo-generator developed by Fiat Aviazione under contract to the Italian Defence Ministry and used to power the experimental Fiat 7002 tip jet helicopter. [1] 1960s Italian gas generator aircraft engine 4700 Type National origin Italy Manufacturer Fiat Aviazione First r
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2010: Years in aviation : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201
#2 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1980s
Following is a list of accidents and incidents experienced by Aeroflot during the 1980s. The deadliest accident the carrier experienced in this decade occurred in July 1985 ( 1985-07 ) , when Flight 7425 , a Tupolev Tu-154B-2 , stalled en route and crashed near Uchkuduk , then located in the Uzb
#3 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
#4 Turkish Airlines Flight 301
Turkish Airlines Flight 301 was a passenger flight operated by a Fokker F28-1000 Fellowship of Turkish Airlines registered as TC-JAO that crashed during takeoff at Izmir Cumaovası Airport on 26 January 1974 while en route to Istanbul Yeşilköy Airport (IST/LTBA), killing 66 of its 73 passengers and c
#5 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]
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1999: Years in aviation : 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 20
#7 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
#8 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
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1991: Aviation-related events from 1991 Years in aviation : 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1988 198
#10 1947 KLM Douglas DC-3 Copenhagen disaster
The 1947 KLM Douglas DC-3 Copenhagen disaster was the crash of a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Stockholm via Copenhagen on 26 January. It occurred shortly after the Douglas DC-3 took off from Kastrup Airport in Denmark. All 22 passengers and crew on board were killed. [1] 1947 KL
#11 1974 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1974: Years in aviation : 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 19
Taban Air Flight 6437 was a scheduled domestic flight that crashed on landing at Mashhad , Iran on 24 January 2010. All 170 people escaped from the burning aircraft without loss of life. Most of the passengers were pilgrims returning from visiting holy sites in Iraq . [1] 2010 aviation accident Taba
#13 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]
#14 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
#15 List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War
This list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War includes incidents with Coalition and civilian aircraft during the Iraq War . According to media reports, 129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing aircraft were lost in Iraq between the 2003 invasion and February 2009. Of these incidents, 4
#16 1965 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1965: Years in aviation : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 19
#17 List of accidents and incidents involving helicopters
This article is a list of accidents and incidents involving helicopters and which are notable enough to have an article on Wikipedia. It is grouped by the years in which the accidents and incidents occurred.
#18 List of accidents and incidents involving the Antonov An-24
The Antonov An-24 has suffered 159 accidents with a total of 2,134 fatalities.
Adam Air Flight 574 ( KI574 or DHI574 ) was a scheduled domestic passenger flight operated by Adam Air between the Indonesian cities of Surabaya and Manado [3] that crashed into the Makassar Strait near Polewali in Sulawesi on 1 January 2007. [4] All 102 people on board died, making it the deadliest
#20 1940 Brocklesby mid-air collision
On 29 September 1940, a mid-air collision occurred over Brocklesby, New South Wales , Australia. The accident was unusual in that the aircraft involved, two Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Avro Ansons of No. 2 Service Flying Training School , remained locked together after colliding, and then la
#1 Enstrom F-28
The Enstrom F-28 and 280 are a family of small, light piston engine powered helicopters produced by the Enstrom Helicopter Corporation . [1] Light, piston-powered helicopter family F-28 / 280 Enstrom 280FX Shark Role Light helicopter Type of aircraft Manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter Corporation Intro
#2 Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion
The Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion is a heavy-lift helicopter operated by the United States military . As the Sikorsky S-80, it was developed from the CH-53 Sea Stallion , mainly by adding a third engine, adding a seventh blade to the main rotor, and canting the tail rotor 20°. It was built by Sikor
#3 Fiat 7002
The Fiat Model 7002 was a 1960s Italian general-purpose helicopter with a tip jet driven rotor built by Fiat Aviazione . Only one aircraft was built. Model 7002 Role General-purpose helicopter Type of aircraft Manufacturer Fiat Aviazione First flight 26 January 1961 Number built 1
The Fairey Rotodyne was a 1950s British compound gyroplane designed and built by Fairey Aviation and intended for commercial and military uses. [2] A development of the earlier Gyrodyne , which had established a world helicopter speed record, the Rotodyne featured a tip-jet -powered rotor that burne
The Sikorsky S-76 is a medium-size commercial utility helicopter designed and produced by the American helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft . It is the company's first helicopter specifically developed for the civilian market. American medium-size commercial utility helicopter "S-76" redirects
#6 HAL Dhruv
The HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The development of HAL Dhruv was announced in November 1984. The helicopter first flew in 1992; however, its development was prolonged due to multiple factors including the Indian Army 's requirement
#7 Mil Mi-24
The Mil Mi-24 ( Russian : Миль Ми-24 ; NATO reporting name : Hind ) is a large helicopter gunship , attack helicopter and low-capacity troop transport with room for eight passengers. [1] It is produced by Mil Moscow Helicopter Plant and has been operated since 1972 by the Soviet Air Force and its su
The Scheutzow Model B or Scheutzow Bee was a two-seat utility helicopter developed in the United States in the late 1960s and early 1970s. [1] [2] Bee Role Utility helicopter Type of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Scheutzow Helicopter Corporation Designer Webb Scheutzow [1] Firs
Bombardier Aviation is a division of Bombardier Inc. It is headquartered in Dorval , Quebec , Canada. [2] Its most popular aircraft included the Dash 8 Series 400 , CRJ100/200/440 , and CRJ700/900/1000 lines of regional airliners , and the newer CSeries . It also manufactured the Bombardier 415 amph
The Stinson Aircraft Company was an aircraft manufacturing company in the United States between the 1920s and the 1950s. Defunct American aircraft manufacturer Stinson Aircraft Company Industry Aerospace Founded 1920 ; 102 years ago ( 1920 ) Founders Eddie Stinson Defunct 1948 ( 1948 ) Fate De
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
#4 Southern Aeronautical Corporation
Southern Aeronautical Corporation was an American aircraft manufacturer, founded by Charles Lasher and based in Miami Lakes, Florida . The company specialized in the design of Formula V Air Racing aircraft for amateur construction . [1] [2] American aircraft manufacturer Southern Aeronautical Corpor
#5 Klemm
The Klemm Leichtflugzeugbau GmbH ("Klemm Light Aircraft Company") was a German aircraft manufacturer noteworthy for sports and touring planes of the 1930s. For the surname, see Klemm (surname) . Klemm Leichtflugzeugbau Industry Aircraft manufacture Founded 1926 Defunct April 1959 Fate Merged Success
#6 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
Tatra is a Czech vehicle manufacturer from Kopřivnice . It is owned by the Tatra Trucks company, and it is the third oldest company in the world producing cars with an unbroken history. [1] [2] The company was founded in 1850 as Ignatz Schustala & Cie , in 1890 renamed in German Nesselsdorfer Wagenb
#8 Ole Fahlin
Ole (Olaf) [1] Fahlin (May 8, 1901 – January 26, 1992) [2] [3] was a Swedish aviator who made his career manufacturing propellers and aviation products in the United States. He also developed prototype airplanes and worked in projects with Chrysler and Lockheed Corporation . His propellers were famo
#1 9K38 Igla
The 9K38 Igla ( Russian : Игла́ , "needle", NATO reporting name SA-18 Grouse ) is a Russian/ Soviet man-portable infrared homing surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. A simplified, earlier version is known as the 9K310 Igla-1 (NATO: SA-16 Gimlet ), and the latest variant is the 9K338 Igla-S ( SA-24 G
The United States Army 's Nike Ajax was the world's first operational guided surface-to-air missile (SAM), [1] entering service in 1954. Nike Ajax was designed to attack conventional bomber aircraft flying at high subsonic speeds and altitudes above 50,000 feet (15 km) . Nike was initially deploye
#3 SAM-A-1 GAPA
Boeing 's Ground-to-Air Pilotless Aircraft (GAPA) was a short-range anti-aircraft missile (SAM) developed in the late 1940s by the US Army Air Force , and then the US Air Force after 1948. It was given the reference number SAM-A-1 , the first Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) in the 1947 tri-service desi
The 9K32 Strela-2 ( Russian : Cтрела , "arrow"; NATO reporting name SA-7 Grail ) is a light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS ) system. It is designed to target aircraft at low altitudes with passive infrared homing guidance and destroy them with a high explosive warhead . "