langs: 3 января [ru] / january 3 [en] / 3. januar [de] / 3 janvier [fr] / 3 gennaio [it] / 3 de enero [es]
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#1 Anton Field
Anton Army Airfield is a former United States Army Air Forces World War II airfield in Panama used as an auxiliary of Howard Field as part of the defense of the Panama Canal . Anton Army Airfield Part of Sixth Air Force Located in Panama Anton AAF Coordinates 08°58′58.06″N 079°34′20.09″W Type Milita
Maple Creek Airport ( TC LID : CJQ4 ) is located adjacent to Maple Creek , Saskatchewan , Canada . Airport in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Maple Creek Airport IATA : none ICAO : none TC LID : CJQ4 Summary Airport type Public Operator Town of Maple Creek Location Maple Creek, Saskatchewan Time zone CST
Burgos Airport [3] ( Spanish : Aeropuerto de Burgos [4] ) ( IATA : RGS , ICAO : LEBG ) , also known as Villafría , is an airport located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) east of the historic center of Burgos , a city in Spain . The company Aeronova has its maintenance headquarters in Villafría. [5] Airport B
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
Chakulia Airport is an airport in India . It is located southwest of Chakulia , a town and a notified area in Purbi Singhbhum district in the state of Jharkhand . Airport in Jharkhand, India For disambiguation, see Chakulia (disambiguation) . This article includes a list of general references , but
The Shek Kong Airfield (ICAO: VHSK ), formerly Royal Air Force Station Sek Kong or Sek Kong Airfield , is an airfield ( airbase ) located in Shek Kong , New Territories , Hong Kong . A military airbase in Hong Kong Shek Kong Airfield 石崗機場 approach view of Shek Kong Airfield runway IATA : none ICAO :
#7 RAF Thruxton
Royal Air Force Thruxton or more simply RAF Thruxton is a former Royal Air Force station located 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Andover , Hampshire and about 66 miles (106 km) southwest of London . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain
Leyte-Samar Naval Base was a large United States Navy base in the Philippines on the Islands of Leyte and Samar . The Base was built during World War II to support the many naval ships fighting and patrolling in the South West Pacific theatre of war as part of the Pacific War . A number of naval fac
#9 Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport
Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport [note 1] ( IATA : MFR [2] , ICAO : KMFR , FAA LID : MFR ) is a public-use airport three miles north of downtown Medford , in Jackson County, Oregon , United States. [1] Owned and operated by Jackson County's Aviation Authority, the airport serves southwest
#10 Taichung International Airport
Taichung International Airport ( Chinese : 臺中國際機場 ) ( IATA : RMQ , ICAO : RCMQ ) , is an international airport located in Taichung , Taiwan , which is used for both commercial and military purposes. It is also the third international airport in Taiwan, with scheduled services to China, Hong Kong, Ja
Royal Air Force Melton Mowbray or more simply RAF Melton Mowbray is a former Royal Air Force station located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of the centre of Melton Mowbray , Leicestershire and 13.6 miles (21.9 km) south east of Loughborough , Leicestershire, England . Airport in Melton Mowbray, Leices
#12 Merced Army Airfield auxiliary fields
Merced Army Air Field auxiliary fields were built to support pilot training at the Merced Army Air Field . In 1940 the US Army wanted to built near Merced, California a 30,000 per year basic pilot training base. The former city of Cuba, Merced County, California near the Atchison, Topeka and Santa F
Oshawa Executive Airport ( IATA : YOO , ICAO : CYOO ) is a municipal airport adjacent to the north end of the city of Oshawa , Ontario , Canada. [5] It is the busiest general aviation airport without scheduled airline service in the Greater Toronto Area by aircraft movements and one of the busiest g
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,
Landing Zone Baldy (also known as FSB Baldy or Hill 63 ) was a U.S. Marine Corps, Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base located northwest of Chu Lai , Quảng Nam Province in central Vietnam. Landing Zone Baldy LZ Baldy, 7 November 1968 Coordinates 15.766°N 108.324°E / 15.766; 108.324
#16 José María Córdova International Airport
José María Córdova International Airport ( IATA : MDE , ICAO : SKRG ) is an international airport located in the city of Rionegro , 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of Medellín , and is the second largest airport in Colombia after El Dorado International Airport of Bogotá in terms of infrastructur
#17 RAF Jurby
Royal Air Force Station Jurby or more simply RAF Jurby is a former Royal Air Force station built in the north west of the Isle of Man . It was opened in 1939 on 400 acres (1.6 km 2 ) of land acquired by the Air Ministry in 1937, under the control of No. 29 Group, RAF. During the Second World War t
Pyote Air Force Base was a World War II United States Army Air Forces training airbase. It was on 2,745 acres (1,111 ha) a mile from the town of Pyote, Texas on Interstate 20 , 20 miles west of Monahans and just south of U.S. Highway 80, 230 miles (370 km) east of El Paso . Tribute to the first
Walker Air Force Base is a closed United States Air Force base located three miles (5 km) south of the central business district of Roswell, New Mexico . It was opened in 1941 as an Army Air Corps flying school and was active during World War II and the postwar era as Roswell Army Air Field . Duri
Baheira Airfield is an abandoned military airfield complex in Libya , which is located about 19 Miles (30 km) Southeast of Ajdabiya , Libya. Belandah Airfield Belaudah I II Flugplatz Coordinates 30°34′45″N 020°24′00″E (Belaudah I Airfield) [1] 30°33′30″N 020°26′00″E (Belaudah II Airfield) [2] Type
The SOCATA Rallye ( English: Rally ) is a light aircraft that was manufactured by French aviation company SOCATA . It was originally developed during the 1950s by French aircraft manufacturer Morane-Saulnier as the MS.880 . Rallye Morane-Saulnier (Socata) Rallye Minerva MS.894A Role Tourer/trainer a
#2 North American XB-70 Valkyrie
The North American Aviation XB-70 Valkyrie was the prototype version of the planned B-70 nuclear -armed, deep-penetration supersonic strategic bomber for the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command . Designed in the late 1950s by North American Aviation (NAA), the six-engined Valkyrie was capa
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 ( Russian : Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21 ; NATO reporting name : Fishbed ) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft , designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union . Its nicknames include: "balalaika", because its planform resembles the stringe
#4 Harbin Y-12
The Harbin Y-12 ( Chinese : 运-12 ; pinyin : Yùn-12 ) is a high wing twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft built by Harbin Aircraft Industry Group (HAIG). Utility transport aircraft Y-12 Harbin Y-12 II of the Iranian IRGC Role Twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft Type of aircraft National origin C
The Antonov An-225 Mriya ( Ukrainian : Антонов Ан-225 Мрія , lit. ' dream' or 'inspiration ' ; NATO reporting name : Cossack ) was a strategic airlift cargo aircraft designed in the 1980s by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union . It was originally developed as an enlargement of the Antono
The Ilyushin Il-62 ( Russian : Илью́шин Ил-62 ; NATO reporting name : Classic ) is a Soviet long-range narrow-body jetliner conceived in 1960 by Ilyushin . As successor to the popular turboprop Il-18 and with capacity for almost 200 passengers and crew, the Il-62 was the world's largest jet airliner
#7 HAPSMobile
HAPSMobile is a subsidiary of SoftBank planning to operate High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) networks, with AeroVironment as a minority owner. HAPSMobile is developing the Hawk30 solar-powered unmanned aircraft for stratospheric telecommunications. It has a strategic relationship with Loon LLC ,
The Heinkel He 219 Uhu (" Eagle-Owl ") is a night fighter that served with the German Luftwaffe in the later stages of World War II . A relatively sophisticated design, the He 219 possessed a variety of innovations, including Lichtenstein SN-2 advanced VHF-band intercept radar, also used on the Ju 8
#9 Fokker 100
The Fokker 100 is a regional jet produced by Fokker in the Netherlands. The Fokker 100 is based on the Fokker F28 with a fuselage stretched by 18.8 ft (5.7 m) to seat up to 109 passengers, up from 85. It is powered by two newer Rolls-Royce Tay turbofans, and it has an updated glass cockpit and a
The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus is an American military aerial refueling and strategic military transport aircraft developed by Boeing from its 767 jet airliner . In February 2011, the tanker was selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) as the winner in the KC-X tanker competition to replace older Bo
The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II . Many variants of the Spitfire were built, from the Mk 1 to the Rolls-Royce Griffon engined Mk 24 using several wing configurations and gu
The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, shoulder-winged , multirole combat aircraft , introduced during the Second World War . Unusual in that its frame was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", [4] or "Mossie". [5] Lord Beaverbrook , Minister of Aircra
#13 Takasou TN-6
The Takasou TN-6 was a Japanese single seat biplane , much modified through its relatively long career as a trainer . Its last rebuild brought it an extra seat and a change of name to Yasui TN-6 Kai . Takasou TN-6 Role single seat biplane Type of aircraft National origin Japan Manufacturer (and desi
#14 Junkers Ju 388
The Junkers Ju 388 Störtebeker is a World War II German Luftwaffe multi-role aircraft based on the Ju 88 airframe by way of the Ju 188 . It differed from its predecessors in being intended for high altitude operation, with design features such as a pressurized cockpit for its crew . The Ju 388 was i
#15 Ilyushin Il-96
The Ilyushin Il-96 ( Russian : Илью́шин Ил-96 ) is a Russian quadjet long-haul wide-body airliner designed by Ilyushin in the former Soviet Union and manufactured by the Voronezh Aircraft Production Association in Russia . It is powered by four high-bypass Aviadvigatel PS-90 two-shaft turbofan engin
#16 Cessna 402
The Cessna 401 and 402 are a series of 6 to 10 seat, light twin- piston engine aircraft . This line was manufactured by Cessna from 1966 to 1985 under the name Utiliner and Businessliner. [1] [2] All seats are easily removable so that the aircraft can be used in an all-cargo configuration. [1] Neith
#17 North American B-25 Mitchell
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Major General William "Billy" Mitchell , a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. [2] Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II , and after the war ended
#18 Morane-Saulnier MS-700 Pétrel
The Morane-Saulnier MS-700 Pétrel ( English: Petrel ) was a French four-seat cabin-monoplane designed and built by Morane-Saulnier , only three prototypes were built. [1] French four-seat cabin-monoplane MS-700 Pétrel Role Twin-engined liaison transport Type of aircraft National origin France Manufa
The Memphis Belle is a Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress used during the Second World War that inspired the making of two motion pictures: a 1944 documentary film , Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress and the 1990 Hollywood feature film , Memphis Belle . It was one of the first United States Army
#20 Brochet MB.100
The Brochet MB.100 was a three-seat light aircraft developed in France in the early 1950s. 1950s French light aircraft MB.100 Role Sports plane Manufacturer Brochet Designer Maurice Brochet First flight 3 January 1951 Number built 21
USS Williamson (DD-244/AVP-15/AVD-2/APD-27) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for Commander William Price Williamson . Tender of the United States Navy History United States Namesake William Price Williamson Builder New York Shipbuilding Lai
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
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
USS Makin Island (CVE-93) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named for the 1942 Makin raid , an early diversionary raid designed to distract from the Guadalcanal campaign and the Tulagi campaign . Launched in April 1944, and commissioned in May, she served in s
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
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)
#7 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
#8 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
Zmaj was built in Germany as a seaplane tender for the Royal Yugoslav Navy between 1928 and 1930. She does not appear to have been much used in that role and was converted to a minelayer in 1937. Shortly before the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia in April 1941, she laid minefields along the Dalmatian co
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 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
#12 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
#13 USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (formerly CVA-67 ), the only ship of her class, is an aircraft carrier , formerly of the United States Navy . Considered a supercarrier , [2] she is a variant of the Kitty Hawk -class , and the last conventionally powered carrier built for the Navy, [4] as all carriers si
#14 USS Tulagi
USS Tulagi (CVE-72) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . Casablanca-class escort carrier of the US Navy History Name Tulagi Namesake The Battle of Tulagi , 7–8 August 1942 Ordered as Fortazela Bay Builder Kaiser Company Laid down 7 June 1943 Launched 15 November 1943 Co
USS America (CVA/CV-66) was one of three Kitty Hawk -class supercarriers built for the United States Navy in the 1960s. Commissioned in 1965, she spent most of her career in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, but did make three Pacific deployments serving in the Vietnam War . She also served in the Per
USS Monterey (CVL-26) was an Independence -class light aircraft carrier of the United States Navy , in service during World War II and used in training for several years thereafter. Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy For other ships with the same name, see USS Monterey . This a
#17 USS Salamaua
USS Salamaua (CVE-96) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after the invasion of Salamaua , a strategically important village in the New Guinea Theater during World War II , and one of the main targets of the Salamaua–Lae campaign . She served with distinc
#18 USS Kadashan Bay
USS Kadashan Bay (CVE-76) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . It was named after Kadashan Bay , located within Chichagof Island . The bay in turn was named after Paul K. Kadashan, an Alaskan Indian who established a homestead incorporating the bay in 1915. Launched in
#19 USS Nimitz
USS Nimitz (CVN-68) is an aircraft carrier of the United States Navy , and the lead ship of her class . One of the largest warships in the world, she was laid down, launched, and commissioned as CVAN-68, "aircraft carrier, attack, nuclear powered ", but she was later redesignated as CVN-68, "aircraf
The fourth USS Princeton (CVL-23) was a United States Navy Independence -class light aircraft carrier active in the Pacific Ocean during World War II . She was launched in 1942 and lost at the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944. Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy For other ships with
Panair do Brasil was an airline of Brazil . Between 1945 and 1965 it was considered to be the largest carrier not only in Brazil but in all of Latin America. It ceased operations in 1965. Former airline of Brazil Panair do Brasil IATA ICAO Callsign PB PAB BANDEIRANTE Founded 1929 as NYRBA do Brasil
Russian Sky Airlines was an airline with its head office on the grounds of Domodedovo International Airport in Moscow , Russia . [1] Its main base was Domodedovo International Airport. [2] In late 2014 the airline announced it was filing for bankruptcy, and its license was revoked by Russian aviatio
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 (
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
Viet Nam Travel Airlines JSC ( Vietnamese : CTCP Hàng không Lữ hành Việt Nam ), [2] [3] operating as Vietravel Airlines , is a Vietnamese travel airline owned by the Vietravel Holdings, registered in Huế City , Thừa Thiên - Huế Province , Central Vietnam . [4] [5] The airline received its first Airb
Pacific Air Lines was a regional airline (then called a "local service" air carrier as defined by the federal Civil Aeronautics Board ) on the West Coast of the United States that began scheduled passenger flights in the mid 1940s under the name Southwest Airways . The company linked small cities in
#8 Air Zaïre
Air Zaïre was the national airline of Zaire . Its head office was located on the grounds of N'djili Airport in Kinshasa . [1] Former national airline of Zaire Air Zaïre IATA ICAO Callsign QC AZR Founded 6 June 1961 ( 1961-06-06 ) Commenced operations 29 June 1961 ( 1961-06-29 ) Ceased op
#9 Varig
VARIG (acronym for V iação A érea RI o- G randense, Rio Grandean Airways ) was the first airline founded in Brazil , in 1927. From 1965 until 1990, it was Brazil's leading airline, and virtually its only international one. In 2005, Varig went into judicial restructuring , and in 2006 it was split in
#10 National Airlines (1934–1980)
National Airlines was an American airline that operated from 1934 to 1980. [2] For most of its existence the company was headquartered at Miami International Airport , Florida. [3] At its height, National Airlines had a network of "Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast" flights, linking Florida and the Gulf Coast
#11 L'Avion
Elysair SAS , operating as L'Avion (French for "The plane"), was an airline headquartered in Paray Vieille Poste , France, near Wissous . [2] It operated business class-only long-haul service between Orly Airport , Paris and Newark Liberty International Airport in the USA . [3] The airline was sold
#12 Royal Jordanian
Royal Jordanian Airlines ( Arabic : الملكيَّة الأردنيَّة ; transliterated : Al-Malakiyyah al-'Urduniyyah ), formerly known as Alia Royal Jordanian Airlines , is the flag carrier airline of Jordan with its head office in the capital, Amman . [5] The airline operates scheduled international services
#13 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
#14 Mid Pacific Air
Mid Pacific Air was a low-cost regional airline which began operations with passenger services in Hawaii . Founded in 1981, initial routes connected the islands of Kauai , O'ahu , Maui and Hawaii (the Big Island). Its primary competitors were established air carriers Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airl
#15 Syphax Airlines
Syphax Airlines was a scheduled airline with its head office and main base at Sfax–Thyna International Airport in Sfax , Tunsia. [5] It served destinations in the Mediterranean. Defunct airline of Tunisia Syphax Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign FS SYA SYPHAXAIR Founded 2011 2018 (restart) [1] Ceased oper
#16 SkyStar Airways
SkyStar Airways Co., Ltd , operating as SkyStar Airways , was an airline based in Bangkok , Thailand. 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 ) The topic of this article may not meet Wi
#17 Aviaarktika
Aviaarktika was a Soviet airline which started operations on 1 September 1930 and was absorbed by Aeroflot on 3 January 1960. Aviaarktika Commenced operations September 1, 1930 ( 1930-09-01 ) Ceased operations January 3, 1960 ( 1960-01-03 ) (absorbed into Aeroflot) Operating bases Omsk K
#18 Airblue
Airblue Limited (stylized as air blue ) is a private Pakistani airline with its head office on the 12th floor of the Islamabad Stock Exchange (ISE) Towers in Islamabad , Pakistan. [1] Airblue operates scheduled domestic and international flights, the latter to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirat
#19 Alpi Eagles
Alpi Eagles SpA was an airline headquartered in Sant'Angelo di Piove di Sacco , Italy . [1] The privately owned regional airline operated scheduled passenger services, linking 15 domestic destinations, as well as international services to Albania , Czech Republic , France , Romania , Russia , Spain
Transocean Air Lines was established in 1946 as ONAT (Orvis Nelson Air Transport Company) based in Oakland , California . The airline was renamed to Transocean Air Lines the same year. [1] The Transocean name was also used in 1989 by another US-based air carrier, TransOcean Airways , which previousl
#1 Soviet and Russian airships
This article outlines some of the non-rigid and semi-rigid airships used in or built in Russia and the Soviet Union. PL 7 Grif built by Luftfahrzeug-GmbH for the Russian military The W6 Ossoawiachim built by Nobile was one of the largest Russian airships
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
Worldwide Aeros Corp is an American manufacturer of airships based in Montebello, California . It was founded in 1993 by the current CEO and Chief Engineer, Igor Pasternak , who was born in Soviet Kazakhstan, raised in Soviet Ukraine, and moved to the U.S. after the Soviet collapse to build airships
The 4th Ferrying Group was a World War II unit of the United States Army Air Forces (AAF). It was activated in February 1942 as the Nashville Sector, Ferrying Command , but soon changed its name. It ferried aircraft manufactured in the midwest and south until March 1944, when it was disbanded in a g
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
The 3rd Ferrying Group was a World War II unit of the United States Army Air Forces (AAF). It was activated in February 1942 as the Detroit Sector, Ferrying Command in February 1942, but soon changed its name. It ferried aircraft manufactured in the midwest until March 1944, when it was disbanded in
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
#5 330th Bombardment Group (VH)
The 330th Bombardment Group ("Empire Busters") was a bomber group of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II . It was formed on 1 July 1942 at Salt Lake City Army Air Base, Utah . Initially, the group was equipped with the Consolidated B-24 Liberator , and served as a training unit wit
No. 600 (City of London) Squadron RAuxAF is a squadron of the RAF Reserves . It was formed in 1925 and operated as a night fighter squadron during the Second World War with great distinction. After the war, 600 Squadron went on to operate jet fighters until 1957. Reactivated in 1999, 600 Squadron is
The 25th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . For subsequent history and lineage, see 25th Space Range Squadron . 25th Aero Squadron Austin -built 25th Aero Squadron British S.E.5a, British s/n F8005, with 200 hp Wolseley Viper
Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26) Schlageter was a German fighter - wing of World War II . It was named after Albert Leo Schlageter , a World War I veteran, Freikorps member, and posthumous Nazi martyr, arrested and executed by the French for sabotage in 1923. The wing fought predominantly against the Wes
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
#10 No. 317 Polish Fighter Squadron
No. 317 "City of Wilno " Polish Fighter Squadron ( Polish : 317 Dywizjon Myśliwski „Wileński" ) was a Polish fighter squadron formed in Great Britain as part of an agreement between the Polish Government in Exile and the United Kingdom in 1941. It was one of several Polish fighter squadrons fighting
The 75th Fighter Squadron (75 FS) is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 23d Fighter Group , Air Combat Command and stationed at Moody Air Force Base , Georgia . The squadron is equipped with the Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt II attack fighter. [1] This article needs additio
#12 434th Fighter Training Squadron
The 434th Flying Training Squadron is part of the 47th Flying Training Wing based at Laughlin Air Force Base , Texas. It operates Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft conducting flight training. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2012 ) 434th Flying Training Squadron 4
#13 Jagdgeschwader 5
Jagdgeschwader 5 (JG 5) was a German Luftwaffe fighter wing during World War II . It was created to operate in the far north of Europe, namely Norway , Scandinavia and northern parts of Finland , all nearest the Arctic Ocean , with Luftflotte 5 , created specifically to be based in occupied Norway ,
#14 24th Special Operations Wing
The 24th Special Operations Wing ( Air Force Special Tactics ) is a United States Air Force active-duty wing that was activated on 12 June 2012. [3] Its headquarters is at Hurlburt Field , Florida and it has component groups located in North Carolina , Georgia and Washington . It is the third specia
#15 440th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 440th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the 86th Fighter-Interceptor Wing at Erding Air Station , Germany, where it was inactivated on 1 January 1960. The squadron served as a NATO air defense unit from February 1953. The squad
Number 19 Squadron (sometimes written as No. XIX Squadron ) of the Royal Air Force , is the squadron number plate of the UK's Control and Reporting Centre which has responsibility for NATO Air Policing Area 1. The unit was allocated the role in 2021. Defunct flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No
#17 List of Pakistan Air Force squadrons
The following is an incomplete list of all active aircraft squadrons of the Pakistan Air Force , sorted by type. Squadrons are listed by their current names and roles. Squadrons of Pakistan Air Force This article needs additional citations for verification . ( August 2012 )
#18 2 Squadron SAAF
2 Squadron is a squadron in the South African Air Force which was formed in 1940. [1] [3] The squadron has a long history, having been involved in every single combat action in which the SAAF has taken part. During the Second World War it made a name for itself in the battles for East Africa, before
The 442d Fighter Wing is an Air Reserve Component of the United States Air Force . It is assigned to Tenth Air Force , Air Force Reserve Command , stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base , Missouri. 442d Fighter Wing 442d Fighter Wing – Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II – 79-0164 Active 1949–1951;
The 108th Operations Group is a unit of the 108th Wing (108 WG) of the New Jersey Air National Guard , one of the many units stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst , New Jersey. If activated to federal service with the U.S. Air Force , the group is gained by Air Mobility Command (AMC). This a
#1 GlobalEye
GlobalEye is a multi-role airborne early warning & control (AEW&C) platform from Swedish defence and security company Saab . GlobalEye consists of a suite of sensors using Saab's Erieye ER (Extended Range) radar and mission system, installed in the Bombardier Global 6000/6500 long-range business jet
Ernest Archdeacon (23 March 1863 – 3 January 1950) was a French lawyer and aviation pioneer before the First World War . He made his first balloon flight at the age of 20. He commissioned a copy of the 1902 Wright No. 3 glider but had only limited success. He was regarded as France's foremost pr
#2 Moncrieff and Hood disappearance
Lieutenant John Moncrieff and Captain George Hood were two New Zealanders who vanished on 10 January 1928 while attempting the first trans-Tasman flight from Australia to New Zealand . Radio signals were received from their aircraft for 12 hours after their departure from Sydney, but despite a numbe
Compton Ignatius White Jr. (December 19, 1920 – October 19, 1998) was a two-term congressman from northern Idaho . A Democrat , he was elected to the open seat in the first district in 1962 and re-elected in 1964 . [1] White left office in January 1967 and is the last from the Idaho Panhandle region
Amelia Mary Earhart ( / ˈ ɛər h ɑːr t / AIR -hart , born July 24, 1897; disappeared July 2, 1937; declared dead January 5, 1939) was an American aviation pioneer and writer. [2] [Note 1] Earhart was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean . [4] She set many other records, [3]
Hilda Beatrice Hewlett (17 February 1864 – 21 August 1943) was an early aviator and aviation entrepreneur. She was the first British woman to earn a pilot's licence . She founded and ran two related businesses: the first flying school in the United Kingdom (with Gustav Blondeau ), and a successful a
John Michael Riebe (8 May 1921 – 21 February 2011) was an American aeronautical engineer and inventor who contributed to the early designs of flight surfaces. Other significant contributions included being project engineer in the development of the Grumman F8F Bearcat fighter, involvement with short
#7 Frank Borman
Frank Frederick Borman II (born March 14, 1928) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) colonel , aeronautical engineer , test pilot , businessman, and NASA astronaut . He was the commander of Apollo 8 , the first mission to fly around the Moon, and together with crewmates Jim Lovell and William
Semyon Ariyevich Kosberg ( Семён А́риевич Ко́сберг in Russian ) (October 1(14), 1903, Slutsk - January 3, 1965, Voronezh ) was a Soviet engineer, expert in the field of aircraft and rocket engines , Doctor of Technical Sciences (1959), Hero of Socialist Labor (1961). Soviet engineer Semyon Kosberg S
Tubal Claude Ryan (January 3, 1898 – September 11, 1982) was an American aviator born in Parsons, Kansas . Ryan was best known for founding several airlines and aviation factories. American aviator T. Claude Ryan Born ( 1898-01-03 ) January 3, 1898 Parsons, Kansas Died September 11, 1982 (1982-09-11
#10 Rosina Ferrario
Rosina Ferrario (1888–1959) was the first Italian woman to receive a pilot's licence when she passed her test on 3 January 1913 at Vizzola , Lombardy , in a Caproni monoplane. She received Licence No. 203 from the Aeroclub of Italy. [1] [2] Pioneering Italian aviator Rosina Ferrario, 1912
#11 Jim Wetherbee
James Donald "Wxb" Wetherbee (born November 27, 1952) ( Capt , USN , Ret.), is a retired United States Navy officer and aviator , test pilot , aerospace engineer , and NASA astronaut . He is a veteran of six Space Shuttle missions and is the only American to have commanded five spaceflight missions.
#12 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 .
Alberto Santos-Dumont ( Palmira , 20 July 1873 — Guarujá , 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut , sportsman, inventor, [1] [2] and one of the few people to have contributed significantly to the early development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft. The heir of a wealthy family o
Mary Anita "Neta" Snook Southern (February 14, 1896 – March 23, 1991) was a pioneer aviator who achieved a long list of firsts. She was the first woman aviator in Iowa, first woman student accepted at the Curtiss Flying School in Virginia, first woman aviator to run her own aviation business and fir
#15 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 .
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
#17 Kurt Hohenemser
Kurt Heinrich Hohenemser (January 3, 1906 – April 7, 2001) was a German-born American aerospace engineer and pioneer in the field of helicopter design. [1] Kurt Hohenemser Born January 3, 1906 Berlin , Germany Died April 7, 2001 ( 2001-04-08 ) (aged 95) St. Louis , Missouri , United States Natio
#18 Robert D. Braun
Robert David Braun [1] is an American aerospace engineer and academic. He has served as the dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado Boulder , the David and Andrew Lewis Professor of Space Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology , and the NASA Ch
Joseph Joel Hammond (1886 – 22 September 1918) was a pioneering New Zealand aviator. [1] On 17 January 1914 at Epsom showgrounds he took New Zealand's first military plane, a Blériot XI-2 , for its first flight. [2] Joseph Joel Hammond Joseph Joel Hammond flying his Bristol Boxkite at the Ascot Race
#20 Jan Lavezzari
Jan Lavezzari (January 3, 1876 – May 11, 1947 [1] ) was a gifted painter, born in Paris, France from a well known architect: Emile Lavezzari. Jan studied engineering and then moved to Berck-sur-Mer , northern France in 1900, where he decided to become a professional painter instead, and settled ther
#1 BMW 132
The BMW 132 was a nine-cylinder radial aircraft engine produced by BMW starting in 1933. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2020 ) BMW 132 Preserved BMW 132 at the BMW Museum Type Radial engine National origin Germany Manufacturer BMW First run 1933 Major applicati
The Rolls-Royce Eagle was the first aircraft engine to be developed by Rolls-Royce Limited . Introduced in 1915 to meet British military requirements during World War I , it was used to power the Handley Page Type O bombers and a number of other military aircraft. 12-cylinder vee liquid cooled aircr
The Green Ramp disaster was a 1994 mid-air collision and subsequent ground collision at Pope Air Force Base in North Carolina . It killed twenty-four members of the U.S. Army 's 82nd Airborne Division preparing for an airborne training operation. [1] [2] [3] 1994 collision of U.S. Air Force aircraft
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1969: Years in aviation : 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 19
#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
#4 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
#5 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
Flash Airlines Flight 604 was a charter flight provided by Egyptian private charter company Flash Airlines . On 3 January 2004, the Boeing 737-300 that was operating the route crashed into the Red Sea shortly after takeoff from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport , killing all 135 passengers, most
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1918: Years in aviation : 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 19
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
#9 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 )
#10 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
#11 Baikal Airlines Flight 130
Baikal Airlines Flight 130 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Irkutsk to Moscow that crashed on 3 January 1994. The plane involved in the crash was a Tupolev Tu-154 operated by Russian airline Baikal Airlines . The plane was carrying 115 passengers and 9 crew members and was en route to
#12 1925 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1925. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2010 ) The areas of the world covered by commercial aviation in 1925 Years in aviation : 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 Centuries : 19th century · 20th cent
#13 1952 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1952: Years in aviation : 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years : 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 19
#14 1954 Prestwick air disaster
The 1954 Prestwick air disaster occurred in the early morning of Christmas Day, 1954. A British Overseas Airways Corporation Boeing 377 Stratocruiser crashed on landing at Prestwick Airport , Scotland; 28 of the 36 on board were killed. Aviation incident that occurred on Christmas Day, 1954 1954 Pre
#15 1951 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1951: Years in aviation : 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s Years : 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 19
#16 1961 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1961: Years in aviation : 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19
#17 Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752
Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752 ( PS752/AUI752 ) was a scheduled international passenger flight from Tehran to Kyiv operated by Ukraine International Airlines (UIA). On 8 January 2020, the Boeing 737-800 operating the route was shot down shortly after takeoff from Tehran Imam Khomeini In
#18 Varig Flight 797
Varig Flight 797 was a flight from Abidjan , Côte d'Ivoire to Rio de Janeiro , Brazil. On 3 January 1987, the Boeing 707-320C crashed while landing, killing all 12 crew members and 38 of the 39 passengers. [2] After an engine failure, the pilot decided to return but misjudged the approach and stalle
#19 1944 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1944: Years in aviation : 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years : 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 19
#20 List of accidents and incidents involving the Lockheed Constellation
The Lockheed Constellation ("Connie") was a propeller-driven airliner powered by four 18-cylinder radial Wright R-3350 engines . It was built by Lockheed between 1943 and 1958 at its Burbank, California , USA, facility. A total of 856 aircraft were produced in four models, all distinguished by a tri
#1 Mil Mi-17
The Mil Mi-17 ( NATO reporting name : Hip ) is a Soviet-designed Russian military helicopter family introduced in 1975 (Mi-8M), continuing in production as of 2021 [update] at two factories, in Kazan and Ulan-Ude . It is known as the Mi-8M series in Russian service. The helicopter is mostly used as
The Westland Scout is a light helicopter developed by Westland Helicopters . Developed from the Saro P.531 , it served as a land-based general purpose military helicopter, sharing a common ancestor and numerous components with the naval-orientated Westland Wasp helicopter. The type's primary operato
The Aérospatiale Alouette II ( French pronunciation: [alwɛt] , " lark "; company designations SE 313 and SA 318 ) is a French light helicopter originally manufactured by Sud Aviation and later Aérospatiale . It was the first production helicopter powered by a gas turbine engine instead of the he
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
The Bristol Type 173 was a British twin-engine, tandem rotor transport helicopter built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company . [1] It was designed by Raoul Hafner as a civil transport helicopter but evoked interest from the military. It did not enter production but was developed into the Bristol Belvede
#6 MD Helicopters MH-6 Little Bird
The Boeing MH-6M Little Bird (nicknamed the Killer Egg ) and its attack variant, the AH-6 , are light helicopters used for special operations in the United States Army . Originally based on a modified OH-6A , it was later based on the MD 500E , with a single five-bladed main rotor . The newest versi
#7 Mil Mi-28
The Mil Mi-28 ( NATO reporting name "Havoc" ) is a Russian all-weather, day-night, military tandem, two-seat anti-armor attack helicopter . It is an attack helicopter with no intended secondary transport capability, better optimized than the Mil Mi-24 gunship for the role. It carries a single gun in
The Bristol Type 192 Belvedere is a British twin-engine, tandem rotor military helicopter built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company . It was designed by Raoul Hafner for a variety of transport roles including troop transport, supply dropping and casualty evacuation . It was operated by the Royal Air Fo
#1 Fiat S.p.A.
Fiat S.p.A. , or Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino (Italian Automobile Factory of Turin), was an Italian holding company whose original and core activities were in the automotive industry , and that was succeeded by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV (FCA). The Fiat Group contained many brands such as F
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
#3 RCA
The RCA Corporation was a major American electronics company, which was founded as the Radio Corporation of America in 1919. It was initially a patent trust owned by General Electric (GE), Westinghouse , AT&T Corporation and United Fruit Company . In 1932, RCA became an independent company after the
#1 Iron Dome
Iron Dome ( Hebrew : כִּפַּת בַּרְזֶל , romanized : Kippat Barzel ) is a mobile all-weather air defense system [8] developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Israel Aerospace Industries . [7] The system is designed to intercept and destroy short-range rockets and artillery shells fired from
#2 Uragan Soviet automatic air defense interception system
The Uragan-1 was the first generation of a Soviet automatic air defense interception system, and was a component of the Soviet Air Defence Forces protivovozdushnaya oborona strany ( PVO Strany ). The concept began with a Soviet Council of Ministers resolution dated February 26, 1955 and the Ministry
#3 M61 Vulcan
The M61 Vulcan is a hydraulically , electrically, or pneumatically driven, six- barrel , air-cooled, electrically fired Gatling-style rotary cannon which fires 20 mm × 102 mm (0.787 in × 4.016 in) rounds at an extremely high rate (typically 6,000 rounds per minute). The M61 and its deriv
The B83 is a variable-yield thermonuclear gravity bomb developed by the United States in the late 1970s and entered service in 1983 . With a maximum yield of 1.2 megatonnes of TNT (5.0 PJ) , it has been the most powerful nuclear weapon in the United States nuclear arsenal since October 25, 2011. [