langs: 2 июня [ru] / june 2 [en] / 2. juni [de] / 2 juin [fr] / 2 giugno [it] / 2 de junio [es]
days: may 30 / may 31 / june 1 / june 2 / june 3 / june 4 / june 5
#1 Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport ( IATA : HKG , ICAO : VHHH ) is Hong Kong's main airport , built on reclaimed land on the island of Chek Lap Kok , Hong Kong . The airport is also referred to as Chek Lap Kok International Airport or Chek Lap Kok Airport , to distinguish it from its predecessor, the f
Advanced Landing Grounds ( ALGs ) were temporary advance airfields constructed by the Allies during World War II during the liberation of Europe. They were built in the UK prior to the invasion and thereafter in northwest Europe from 6 June 1944 to V-E Day , 7 May 1945. It has been suggested that th
#3 Logan International Airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport [4] ( IATA : BOS , ICAO : KBOS , FAA LID : BOS ) , also known as Boston Logan International Airport [5] [6] and commonly as Boston Logan , Logan Airport or simply Logan , is an international airport that is located mostly in East Boston and partial
Royal Air Force Wittering or more simply RAF Wittering ( ICAO : EGXT ) is a Royal Air Force station within the unitary authority area of Peterborough , Cambridgeshire and the unitary authority area of North Northamptonshire . Although Stamford in Lincolnshire is the nearest town, the runways of RAF
#5 Port Moresby Airfield Complex
The Port Moresby Airfield Complex was a World War II military airfield complex, built near Port Moresby in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea . It was used during the Battle of New Guinea as a base of Allied air operations primarily in 1942 and early 1943. It later became a support base as the ba
#6 Larnaca International Airport
Larnaca International Airport – Glafcos Clerides [lower-alpha 1] ( IATA : LCA , ICAO : LCLK ) is an international airport located 4 km (2.5 mi) southwest of Larnaca , Cyprus . [2] Larnaca International Airport is Cyprus' main international gateway and the larger of the two commercial airports in
Payerne Airport ( ICAO : LSMP ) is a military airfield of the Swiss Air Force north of Payerne in Switzerland , located approximately halfway between Lausanne and Bern . Airport Payerne Airport Aérodrome de Payerne Base aérienne Payerne A MirageIIIS takes off with JATO rockets in front of the tower
Hergla Airfield is an abandoned military airfield in Tunisia , which was located approximately 12 km north-northwest of Harqalah in al Janubiyah Wilayat province, about 90 km south-southwest of Tunis . Abandoned World War II military airfield in Tunisia Hergla Airfield Coordinates 36°08′05.0
Laurence G. Hanscom Field ( IATA : BED , ICAO : KBED , FAA LID : BED ) , commonly known as Hanscom Field , is a public use airport operated by the Massachusetts Port Authority , located 14 mi (12 nmi; 23 km) outside Boston in Bedford , Massachusetts , United States . [1] Airport in Massachuset
#10 Smyrna Airport (Tennessee)
Smyrna Airport ( IATA : MQY , ICAO : KMQY , FAA LID : MQY ) is a public general aviation and military use airport located two nautical miles (4 km ) north of the central business district of Smyrna , a town in Rutherford County , Tennessee , United States . It is owned by Smyrna / Rutherford Cou
RCAF Station Aylmer was a Royal Canadian Air Force airfield that was built between late 1940 and June 1941 northeast of Aylmer, Ontario . [1] [2] [3] It was one of many built across Canada under the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during World War II . RCAF Station Aylmer Malahide, Ontario Ne
#12 RAF Ballykelly
Royal Air Force Ballykelly or more simply RAF Ballykelly is a former Royal Air Force station which opened in 1941 in Ballykelly , County Londonderry . It closed in 1971 when the site was handed over to the British Army as Shackleton Barracks . A small part of the base has been used as a refuelling p
#13 Melun Villaroche Aerodrome
Melun Villaroche Aerodrome ( French : Aérodrome de Melun Villaroche [2] ) ( ICAO : LFPM ) is an aerodrome located 8.5 km (4.6 NM ) north of Melun , a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department [1] in the Île-de-France region in north-central France . Airport Melun Villaroche Aerodrome Aérodrome de
Holingol Huolinhe Airport ( IATA : HUO , ICAO : ZBHZ ) is an airport serving the city of Holingol in Tongliao , Inner Mongolia , China. It is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of the city center. Construction of the airport began in August 2013, and the first inspection flight was cond
Sampson Air Force Base is a closed United States military facility, last used by the United States Air Force Air Training Command as a Basic Military Training Center. It was closed in 1956 and put into caretaker status. Former US Air Force base in Seneca County, New York Sampson Air Force Base Naval
Alghero - Riviera del Corallo Airport ( Italian : Aeroporto di Alghero - Riviera del Corallo ; Catalan : L'Aeroport de l'Alguer-Fertília ) [1] ( IATA : AHO , ICAO : LIEA ) is an international airport situated 4.3 NM (8.0 km; 4.9 mi) north-northwest of the city of Alghero , in northern Sardinia
Post Mills Airport ( FAA LID : 2B9 ) is a privately owned, public use airport in Orange County, Vermont , United States. It is located within the central business district of the Village of Post Mills . [1] Airport in Thetford, Vermont Post Mills Airport IATA : none ICAO : none FAA LID : 2B9 Summary
Ålesund Airport ( Nynorsk : Ålesund lufthamn , IATA : AES , ICAO : ENAL ), or alternatively Ålesund Vigra Airport , is an international airport serving the town of Ålesund in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway . It is located on the island of Vigra in Giske Municipality and features a 2,314-meter (7,592
#19 Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport ( Bosnian : Međunarodni aerodrom Sarajevo/Међународни аеродром Сарајево ); ( IATA : SJJ , ICAO : LQSA ) is the main international airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina , serving Sarajevo , capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is located 3.3 NM (6.1 km; 3.8 mi) south
#20 Plattsburgh International Airport
Plattsburgh International Airport ( IATA : PBG , ICAO : KPBG , FAA LID : PBG ) is a county public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) south of the central business district of the city of Plattsburgh , within the Town of Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York , United States. [1] Ab
The Handley Page Halifax is a British Royal Air Force (RAF) four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War . It was developed by Handley Page to the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester . Royal Air Force four-engine heavy bomber of WWII Halifax Handley Page Halifax B
#2 Robin R3000
The Robin R 3000 is a French single-engined light aircraft designed and built by Avions Robin , which entered production in the 1980s. This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations . ( September 2018
The Lohner Type AA (a.k.a. Lohner 10.20 , 10.20A , 10.20B , 111.01 , 111.02 , 111.03 , Lohner Dr.I and Lohner D.I ) were a series of prototype fighters built during World War I . The program would eventually be cancelled due to inherent instability concerns of the design. [2] Lohner Type AA Lohner 1
The Citation is a family of business jets by Cessna that started in 1972 with the entry into service of the first model. [1] In the fifty years following the 1969 first flight, more than 7,500 Citations were delivered, forming the largest business jet fleet. [2] Deliveries reached 8,000 by 2022, whi
The Potez-CAMS 141 was a French long range reconnaissance flying boat of the late 1930s. Intended to equip the French Navy , only a single prototype was completed before the German invasion of France stopped production. That prototype did, however serve operationally from bases in French North Afric
#6 LACAB GR.8
The LACAB GR.8 Doryphore was a prototype Belgian multi-role combat aircraft of the 1930s. A twin-engined biplane , it was intended to carry out bombing and reconnaissance missions, as well as act as an escort fighter. It was already obsolete when completed and no more were built. GR.8 Doryphore Role
The Jodel D.150 Mascaret is a French two-seat single-engined light aircraft of the 1960s built by Société Aéronautique Normande (SAN) as a replacement for the earlier Jodel D11 trainer/tourer aircraft. Jodel D.150 Mascaret D.150 at Cranfield Role Two-seat light aircraft Type of aircraft National ori
The Supermarine Seagull was a amphibian biplane flying boat designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Supermarine . It was developed from the experimental Supermarine Seal II . 1920s British flying boat For the post World War II air/sea rescue aircraft, see Supermarine Seagull (1948
The Dassault M.D.450 Ouragan ( French : Hurricane ) is a French fighter-bomber developed and produced by Dassault Aviation . It has its origins in a private venture by Dassault to produce an all-French aircraft which would make use of jet propulsion , which subsequently would receive orders from the
The Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a family of two-seat or four-seat light aircraft built by Piper Aircraft and designed for flight training, air taxi and personal use. [2] The PA-28 family of aircraft comprises all-metal, unpressurized, single-engined, piston-powered airplanes with low-mounted wings and t
The Dassault Falcon 6X is a large, long-range business jet under development by Dassault Aviation in France. Its precursor, the Falcon 5X twinjet, was launched in 2013, rolled-out in 2015 and made its first flight on July 5, 2017, but it was frozen as its Safran Silvercrest engine could not meet its
#12 Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.1
The Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk M.F.1 was a two-seat biplane floatplane , the first aircraft produced by the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service 's aircraft factory Marinens Flyvebaatfabrikk in Horten , built after Maurice Farman 's MF.7 design. [1] [3] The construction began in the summer of 1915, with
#13 Airbus A330
The Airbus A330 is a wide-body aircraft developed and produced by Airbus . Airbus conceived several derivatives of the A300 , its first airliner in the mid-1970s. Then the company began development on the A330 twinjet in parallel with the A340 quadjet and launched both designs with their first order
#14 List of surviving Consolidated B-24 Liberators
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American four-engine heavy bomber used by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) and other allied air forces during World War II . Of the 19,256 B-24, PB4Y-1, LB-30 and other model variants in the Liberator family produced, thirteen complete examples survive
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
#16 Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III
The Vought XF8U-3 Crusader III was an aircraft developed by Chance Vought as a successor to the successful Vought F-8 Crusader program and as a competitor to the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II . [1] Though based in spirit on the F8U-1 and F8U-2, and sharing the older aircraft's designation in the
#17 Boisavia Anjou
The Boisavia B.260 Anjou (later developed by SIPA as the Sipavia Anjou ) was a four-seat twin- engine light aircraft developed in France in the 1950s. It was a low-wing cantilever monoplane of conventional configuration with retractable tricycle undercarriage . Intended by Boisavia as a touring airc
#18 Airbus A350
The Airbus A350 is a long-range , wide-body twin-engine jet airliner developed and produced by Airbus . The first A350 design proposed by Airbus in 2004, in response to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner , would have been a development of the A330 with composite wings and new engines. As market support was i
#19 Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner
The Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner (previously the Swearingen Metro and later Fairchild Aerospace Metro ) is a 19-seat, pressurized , twin- turboprop airliner first produced by Swearingen Aircraft and later by Fairchild Aircraft at a plant in San Antonio , Texas . Small airliner and executive aircr
The Consolidated P-30 (PB-2) was a 1930s United States two-seat fighter aircraft . An attack version called the A-11 was also built, along with two Y1P-25 prototypes and YP-27 , Y1P-28 , and XP-33 proposals. The P-30 is significant for being the first fighter in United States Army Air Corps service
#1 Independence-class aircraft carrier
The Independence -class aircraft carriers were a class of light carriers built for the United States Navy that served during World War II. Light aircraft carrier class of the US Navy For the class of littoral combat ships, see Independence-class littoral combat ship . This article needs additional c
#2 Soviet helicopter carrier Leningrad
Leningrad was the second of two Moskva -class helicopter carriers in service with the Soviet Navy . Laid down at Nikolayev South (Shipyard No.444) , Leningrad was commissioned in late 1968. Preceded by Moskva , there were no further vessels built, reportedly due to the poor handling of the ships in
HMS Biter was a Royal Navy escort carrier during the Second World War . She was laid down as a merchant ship at the Sun Shipbuilding & Drydock Company yard at Chester, Pennsylvania . Laid down on 28 December 1939, she was converted to an escort carrier and commissioned in the Royal Navy on 6 May 194
USS Cabot (CVL-28/AVT-3) was an Independence -class light aircraft carrier in the United States Navy , the second ship to carry the name. Cabot was commissioned in 1943 and served until 1947. She was recommissioned as a training carrier from 1948 to 1955. From 1967 to 1989, she served in Spain as Dé
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
TSS Manxman was a turbine steamship launched in 1904 for the Midland Railway and operated between Heysham and Douglas, Isle of Man . In 1916, she was commissioned by the Royal Navy as HMS Manxman and saw action as a seaplane carrier during the First World War , after which she was acquired by the Is
USS Long Island (CVE-1) (originally AVG-1 and then ACV-1 ) was lead ship of her class and the first escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was also the second ship to be named after Long Island, New York . For other ships with the same name, see USS Long Island . USS Long Island History Unit
USS Saratoga (CV-3) was a Lexington -class aircraft carrier 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 Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. The ship en
USS Steamer Bay (CVE-87) was a Casablanca -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was named after Steamer Bay, located within Etolin Island , Alaska . Launched in February 1944, and commissioned in April, she served in support of the Invasion of Lingayen Gulf , the Invasion of Iwo Jima
#10 List of aircraft carriers in service
This is a list of aircraft carriers which are currently in service, under maintenance or refit, in reserve, under construction, or being updated. An aircraft carrier is a warship with a full-length flight deck , hangar and facilities for arming, deploying, and recovering aircraft. [1] The list only
HMAS Melbourne (R21) was a Majestic -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier [note 1] to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships i
#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
#15 Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System
The Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System ( EMALS ) is a type of aircraft launching system developed by General Atomics for the United States Navy . The system launches carrier-based aircraft by means of a catapult employing a linear induction motor rather than the conventional steam piston . EMALS
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
#17 List of aircraft carrier operations during World War II
Naval historians such as Evan Mawdsley , Richard Overy , and Craig Symonds concluded that World War II's decisive victories on land could not have been won without decisive victories at sea. [1] [2] [3] Naval battles to keep shipping lanes open for combatant's movement of troops, guns, ammunition, t
#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 McFarland (DD-237/AVD-14) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient John McFarland . Clemson-class destroyer USS McFarland leaving Philadelphia Naval Yard on 4 August 1932 History United
United Airlines is the third largest airline in the world, with 86,852 employees (which includes the entire holding company United Airlines Holdings) and 721 aircraft. It was the brainchild of William Boeing and emerged from his consolidation of numerous carriers and equipment manufacturers from 192
#2 Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific Air, Inc. , operating as Cebu Pacific ( PSE : CEB ), is a Philippine low-cost airline based on the grounds of Mactan–Cebu International Airport (Terminal 2), Lapu-Lapu City, Metro Cebu , Philippines. Founded in 1988, [2] it is Asia's oldest low-cost airline. [6] It offers scheduled fl
#3 History of Braathens (1994–2004)
Braathens SAFE 's domestic market was deregulated on 1 April 1994. Since then, any airline within the European Economic Area is free to operate any domestic or international route. Braathens rejected a proposal from the main competitor Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) for a merger; instead the hel
#4 Trans Polar
Trans Polar A/S was a Norwegian charter airline which operated between June 1970 and May 1971. The airline operated a fleet of three Boeing 720s and had a close cooperation with Aer Lingus for maintenance. Trans Polar was established by Thor Tjøntveit , although he never held any management position
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
#6 Aeroméxico
Aerovías de México, S.A. de C.V. [5] ( lit. ' Airways of Mexico, Public Limited ' ) operating as Aeroméxico ( pronounced [a.eɾoˈmexiko] ; stylized as A ERO M EXICO ), is the flag carrier [6] airline of Mexico , based in Mexico City . It operates scheduled services to more than 90 destinations [7
Southwest Airlines Co. , typically referred to as Southwest , is one of the major airlines of the United States and the world's largest low-cost carrier . [3] It is headquartered in Dallas, Texas , and has scheduled service to 121 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. [4] As
#8 Buta Airways
Buta Airways is an Azerbaijani low-cost virtual carrier headquartered in Baku , with its primary operational base at Heydar Aliyev International Airport . It is a fully owned subsidiary of Azerbaijan Airlines . Azerbaijani low-cost airline Buta Airways IATA ICAO Callsign J2 AHY AZAL Founded December
#9 Flywest
Flywest was an airline based in Brest, France . It operated scheduled services using aircraft from Europe Airpost . Its main base was Brest Bretagne Airport . In 2005 the airline declared bankruptcy. Flywest Commenced operations 2004 Ceased operations 2005 Operating bases Brest Bretagne Airport Flee
Batik Air Malaysia (formerly known as Malindo Air ) is a Malaysian hybrid-full service carrier, an associate carrier of Indonesian Lion Air Group, with headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. [3] [4] [5] [6] The original name Malindo signifies a cooperative pact between Mal aysia and Indo
#11 Kerala Seaplane
Kerala Seaplane was a commercial seaplane service promoted by Kerala Tourism Infrastructure Limited [2] in the Indian state of Kerala . It was launched on 2 June 2013 at Kollam with the inaugural flight being operated by Kairali Aviation . [1] However, commercial operations could not start due to op
#12 Concorde aircraft histories
Twenty Concorde aircraft were built, six for development and 14 for commercial service. Two prototypes Two pre-production aircraft Two development aircraft 14 production aircraft Wikimedia list article This article needs additional citations for verification . ( May 2013 ) Concorde British Airways C
#13 Aeronaves TSM
Aeronaves TSM is an airline company based in Saltillo, Mexico . The company was founded in 1995, and operates both chartered flights and cargo flights. Their aircraft are used for cargo operations and are operated for DHL Aviation . Aeronaves TSM also provides flight training and ground school. Aero
Delta Air Transport (abbreviated DAT ) was an airline headquartered in Antwerp , Belgium , operating scheduled and chartered flights, mostly on short-haul routes. It served a multitude of regional European destinations on behalf of Sabena during the 1990s and early 2000s. Defunct regional airline of
#15 Air Slovakia
Air Slovakia was an airline based in Bratislava , Slovakia , operating out of M. R. Štefánik Airport . [2] The airline offered scheduled and chartered passenger flights, as well as aircraft lease (ACMI). Defunct Slovakian airline, 1993–2010 Air Slovakia IATA ICAO Callsign GM SVK SLOVAKIA Founded 199
#16 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
#17 Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos
Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos (TAG) is a private passenger and cargo airline with its headquarters in Zone 13 of Guatemala City , [1] and with its main hub at La Aurora International Airport . It was founded in 1969 in Guatemala City. In 1972 the airline added a Douglas DC-3 to its fleet, competi
#18 Aero Geral
Aero Geral Ltda was a Brazilian airline founded in 1941. It was bought and merged into Varig in 1952. Brazilian airline Aero Geral Founded 1941 Ceased operations 1952 Key people E. J. McLaren Custódio Netto Junior Joaquim Fontes
#19 History of Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines is a major American airline. [1] [2] The company's history began with the world's first aerial crop dusting operation called Huff Daland Dusters Inc. , founded in 1925 in Macon, Georgia [3] to combat the boll weevil infestation of cotton crops. [4] C.E. Woolman , general manager and
#20 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
#1 LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin operational history
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin was a German passenger-carrying, hydrogen-filled rigid airship which flew from 1928 to 1937. It was designed and built to show that intercontinental airship travel was practicable. Its operational history included several long flights, such as a polar exploration mission, a roun
#2 R101
R101 was one of a pair of British rigid airships completed in 1929 as part of a British government programme to develop civil airships capable of service on long-distance routes within the British Empire . It was designed and built by an Air Ministry –appointed team and was effectively in competitio
Jagdgeschwader 52 (JG 52) [lower-alpha 1] was a German World War II fighter Geschwader ( wing ) that exclusively used the Messerschmitt Bf 109 throughout the war. The unit originally formed near Munich in November 1938, then moved to a base near Stuttgart . JG 52 became the most successful fighter-
Marine Aircraft Group 36 (MAG-36) is an active air group of the United States Marine Corps , tasked with providing assault support aircraft. It is currently part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW), itself an integral part of the III Marine Expeditionary Force , and based at Marine Corps Air S
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
#4 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the 79th Fighter Group at Youngstown Air Force Base , Ohio, where it was inactivated on 1 March 1960. 86th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger, AF Ser. No. 55-4052, o
No. 33 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) strategic transport and air-to-air refuelling squadron. It operates Airbus KC-30A Multi Role Tanker Transports from RAAF Base Amberley , Queensland. The squadron was formed in February 1942 for service during World War II, operating Short Empi
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
No. 60 Squadron of the Royal Air Force was formed in 1916 at Gosport . It is currently part of No. 1 Flying Training School [2] based at RAF Shawbury in Shropshire flying the Airbus H135 Juno HT1 . RFC Morane-Saulnier Type N Bullet Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No. 60 Squadron RAF Squadron
#8 Escadron de Chasse 1/2 Cigognes
Escadron de Chasse 1/2 Cigognes (Fighter Squadron 1/2 Cigognes) is a French Air and Space Force (Armée de l'air et de l'espace) fighter squadron currently stationed at BA 116 Luxeuil - Saint-Sauveur Air Base , Haute-Saône , France ( ICAO : LFSX ) . [1] Fighter Squadron 1/2 Cigognes Escadron de Chass
The 58th Fighter Squadron is part of the 33d Fighter Wing , a joint graduate flying and maintenance training wing for the F-35A, B, and C, organized under Air Education and Training Command 's 19th Air Force, at Eglin Air Force Base , Florida . Its mission is to train US Air Force operators and main
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
The 33rd Fighter Wing , sometimes written 33d Fighter Wing , ( 33 FW ) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to Air Education and Training Command 's Nineteenth Air Force . It is stationed at Eglin Air Force Base , Florida where it is a tenant unit. United States Air Force unit This article nee
#12 United States Air Force Thunderbirds
The USAF Air Demonstration Squadron (" Thunderbirds ") is the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force (USAF). [1] The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing , and are based at Nellis Air Force Base , Nevada. Created 69 years ago in 1953, the USAF Thunderbirds are the third-ol
#13 36th Intelligence Squadron
The 36th Intelligence Squadron is an active non-flying squadron , of the United States Air Force . It is assigned to the Air Force Targeting Center at Langley Air Force Base , Virginia, where it has been stationed since 1990. The squadron has earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award , the Air For
#14 Jagdstaffel 36
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 36 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 36 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . The unit would score 123 confirmed aerial victories during the war, including 11 enemy observation
#15 List of wings of the Royal Air Force
Wings within the Royal Air Force have both administrative and tactical applications. Over the years, the structure and role of wings has changed to meet the demands placed on the RAF. Many of the RAF's numbered wings were originally Royal Flying Corps (RFC) or Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) units. W
The 20th Fighter Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force and the host unit at Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina . The wing is assigned to Air Combat Command 's Fifteenth Air Force . This article is about the 20 Fighter Wing organized in August 1947. For the 20th Fighter Wing of 1946-1947, see
No. 198 Squadron was a Royal Air Force aircraft squadron that operated during the Second World War particularly in the ground attack role as the allies advanced through continental Europe. The RAFAC counterpart of the squadron resides in Hinckley, sharing its current HQ with 121 Squadron Defunct fly
#18 Blue Angels
The Blue Angels is a flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy . [1] Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, after the French Patrouille de France formed in 1931. The team, composed of five Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilot, fly Boe
The 100th Air Refueling Wing (100th ARW), nicknamed the Bloody Hundredth , is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Third Air Force , United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa . It is stationed at RAF Mildenhall , Suffolk, United Kingdom. It is also the host wing at RAF Mildenh
#20 27th Special Operations Wing
The 27th Special Operations Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force stationed at Cannon Air Force Base , New Mexico. It is assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). This article needs additional citations for verification . ( December 2012 ) 27th Special Operations Wing Uni
#1 Jo Lancaster
John Oliver Lancaster DFC CEng FRAeS (4 February 1919 [1] – 10 August 2019) was a Royal Air Force bomber pilot who transitioned to a career as a test pilot for various firms. On 30 May 1949, he ejected from the experimental Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52 flying wing in a "primitive" Martin-Baker Mk.1 se
#2 Air-ground radiotelephone service
Air-ground radiotelephone service includes commercial and general aviation services. Licensees may offer a wide range of telecommunications services to passengers and others on aircraft. [1] "Airphone" redirects here. For the Verizon service, see Airfone . This article has multiple issues. Please he
#3 Dirk de Beer
Dirk de Beer is a South African Formula One aerodynamicist. He is currently the head of aerodynamics at the Alpine Formula One team. South African aerodynamicist Dirk de Beer Born Dirk Laurie de Beer 2 June 1963 Pretoria, South African Nationality South African Citizenship South African Occupation A
Francis Stewart Briggs (18 September 1897 – 21 July 1966) was a pioneering Australian aviator. Frank Briggs learnt to fly with the Royal Flying Corps in the First World War . During the Peace Conference in 1919 he flew delegates between London and Paris and was the personal pilot of Australia's Prim
Air Commodore Charles Rumney Samson , CMG , DSO & Bar , AFC (8 July 1883 – 5 February 1931) was a British naval aviation pioneer. He was one of the first four officers selected for pilot training by the Royal Navy and was the first person to fly an aircraft from a moving ship. He also commanded th
#3 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1913
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Didier Masson (23 February 1886 – 2 June 1950) was a pioneering French aviator. He was born in Asnières , France. [1] He died and was buried in Mérida , Yucatan , Mexico. [2] Among his adventures was his life as a pioneering barnstormer , being the second flier in history to bomb a surface warship,
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]
#6 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
Alexander Graham Bell ( / ˈ ɡ r eɪ . ə m / , born Alexander Bell ; March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922) [4] was a Scottish-born [N 1] inventor, scientist and engineer who is credited with patenting the first practical telephone . He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1
#8 Jeb Dunnuck
Jeb Dunnuck is an American wine critic based in Colorado . He reviews wines from the Rhône Valley (North and South), Southern France , Bordeaux , Washington , and California for JebDunnuck.com . American wine critic based in Colorado This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discus
Eduard Spelterini (2 June 1852 – 16 June 1931) was a Swiss pioneer of ballooning and of aerial photography . The Giza Necropolis , a photograph by Eduard Spelterini, 21 November 1904 Swiss pioneer of ballooning and of aerial photography Eduard Spelterini Born Eduard Schweizer 2 June 1852 Toggenburg,
Winifred Joyce "Winnie" Drinkwater (11 April 1913 – 6 October 1996) was a pioneering Scottish aviator and aeroplane engineer. She was the first woman in the world to hold a commercial pilot's licence . [1] [2] [3] Aviator Winifred Drinkwater Born ( 1913-04-11 ) 11 April 1913 Waterfoot , Scotland Die
#11 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
#12 Sydney Camm
Sir Sydney Camm , CBE , FRAeS (5 August 1893 – 12 March 1966) was an English aeronautical engineer who contributed to many Hawker aircraft designs, from the biplanes of the 1920s to jet fighters. One particularly notable aircraft he designed was the Hawker Hurricane fighter. [1] British aeronautic
#13 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 .
#14 Lawrence Coombes
Lawrence Percival Coombes DFC , CBE (9 April 1899 – 3 June 1988) was a British-Australian aeronautical engineer who served as the first Chief Superintendent of the Australian Aeronautical Research Laboratories from 1938 until 1964. He had previously worked at the Royal Aircraft Establishment from 19
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
Abel Hureau de Villeneuve (1833 – 2 June 1898) was an aeronautical experimenter, and ran a major French aeronautical society and journal in the late nineteenth century. He was also a vegetarianism activist. Abel Hureau de Villeneuve Born 1833 ( 1833 ) Died 2 June 1898 (1898-06-02) (aged 64–65) [
#17 Arkhip Lyulka
Arkhip Mikhailovich Lyul'ka ( Russian : Архи́п Миха́йлович Лю́лька, Ukrainian : Архип Михайлович Люлька) (1908–1984) was a Soviet scientist and designer of jet engines, head of the OKB Lyulka , member of the USSR Academy of Sciences . Soviet scientist and jet engine designer Arkhip Mikhailovich Lyul
#18 Hubert Le Blon
Hubert Le Blon (21 March 1874 – 2 April 1910) was a French automobilist and pioneer aviator. He drove a steam-powered Gardner-Serpollet motorcar in the early 1900s, and then switched to Hotchkiss for both the world's first Grand Prix at Le Mans in France and the inaugural Targa Florio in Sicily. At
#19 Antoni Kocjan
Antoni Kocjan (12 August 1902 – 13 August 1944) was a renowned Polish glider constructor and a contributor to the intelligence services of the Polish Home Army during World War II. Antoni Kocjan Born 12 August 1902 Skalskie Died 13 August 1944 KL Auschwitz Nationality Poland Orlik 2 waiting for a la
Gerald D. Griffin (born December 25, 1934) is an American aeronautical engineer and former NASA official, who served as a flight director during the Apollo program and director of Johnson Space Center , succeeding Chris Kraft in 1982. American aerospace engineer and businessman For the Irish novelis
The General Electric CF6 , US military designation F103 , is a family of high-bypass turbofan engines produced by GE Aviation . Based on the TF39 , the first high-power high-bypass jet engine, the CF6 powers a wide variety of civilian airliners. The basic engine core also powers the LM2500 , LM5000
Scramjet programs refers to research and testing programs for the development of supersonic combustion ramjets , known as scramjets . This list provides a short overview of national and international collaborations, and civilian and military programs. The USA, Russia, India, and China (2014), have s
The Hispano-Suiza 12M was one of two new V-12 engine designs first run in 1927–1928. It produced about 375 kW (500 hp), was the first to use gas nitride hardening and introduced wet cylinder liners into Hispano-Suiza's aircraft engine range. 12M Type V-12 National origin France Manufacturer Soci
#4 Fiat A.22
The Fiat A.22 was an Italian water-cooled aircraft engine from the 1920s. It produced 425 kW (570 hp) and powered several absolute world distance records as well as commercial passenger flights. 1920s Italian piston aircraft engine A.22 Fiat A.22 T Type Water-cooled V-12 National origin Italy Ma
Air Canada Flight 797 was an international passenger flight operating from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Montréal–Dorval International Airport , with an intermediate stop at Toronto Pearson International Airport . On 2 June 1983, the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32 operating the service devel
#2 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1955–1959)
This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. This tran
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1948: Years in aviation : 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s Years : 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 19
#4 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
#5 Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633
Sichuan Airlines Flight 8633 was a flight from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport on 14 May 2018, which was forced to make an emergency landing at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport after the cockpit windshield failed. [3] The aircraft involved was an Airbus A319-
EgyptAir Flight 804 was a regularly scheduled international passenger flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Cairo International Airport , operated by EgyptAir . On 19 May 2016 at 02:33 Egypt Standard Time ( UTC+2 ), the Airbus A320 crashed into the Mediterranean Sea , killing all 56 passe
This is a list of aviation -related events from 2000. Years in aviation : 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 20
#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
#9 CHC Helikopter Service Flight 241
On 29 April 2016, a CHC Helikopter Service Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma helicopter, carrying oil workers from the Gullfaks B platform in the North Sea , crashed near Turøy , a Norwegian coastal island 36 kilometres (22 mi) from the city of Bergen . The main rotor assembly detached from the aircraft
#10 List of air rage incidents
This is a list of air rage incidents in commercial air travel that have been covered in the media. Air rage occurs when air travelers or airline personnel act violently, abusively or disruptively towards others in the course of their travel. When these incidents have occurred in flight, they have of
Quinton, is a residential area and ward of Birmingham , England just under 5 miles (8 km) west of the city centre. Formerly part of Halesowen parish, Quinton became part of Birmingham in 1909. Quinton was a village and the surrounding area was farmland until the 1930s when the first housing estate
#12 1910 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1910: Years in aviation : 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 19
#13 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
#14 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.
#15 2012 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2012 . Years in aviation : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 20
#16 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.
#17 List of Pan Am accidents and incidents
This is a list of accidents and incidents involving American airline Pan Am . The airline suffered a total of 95 incidents.
#18 List of air show accidents and incidents in the 21st century
This is a year-by-year list of aviation accidents that have occurred at airshows worldwide in the 21st century. F-16 Ejection at Mountain Home, Idaho September 15, 2003 This article contains dynamic lists that may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding
#19 1919 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1919: Wikimedia list article Years in aviation : 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s Years : 1916 1917 1918
#20 Coronet Bat
Coronet Bat was a 1995 U.S. Air Force exercise in which two B-1B Lancers flew around the world non-stop, dropping practice bombs on ranges in Europe, Asia, and North America. US Air Force circumnavigation and training exercise A group of four B-1Bs was assembled for the exercise: the lead primary ai
#1 IS-1 Sęp
The IS-1 Sęp was a single-seat high-performance glider designed and built in Poland from 1947. It was the first post-war Polish glider. [1] IS-1 Sęp IS-1 Sęp prototype (SP-443) Role Glider Type of aircraft National origin Poland Manufacturer Glider Workshop in Jeżów Sudecki Design group Instytut Szy
#1 Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma
The Airbus Helicopters H225 (previously Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma ) is a long-range passenger transport helicopter developed by Eurocopter as the next generation of the civilian Super Puma family. It is a twin-engined aircraft and can carry up to 24 passengers along with two crew and a cabin atten
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a tandem rotor helicopter developed by American rotorcraft company Vertol and manufactured by Boeing Vertol . The Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter that is among the heaviest lifting Western helicopters. Its name, Chinook, is from the Native American Chinook people of Or
The Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil (or Squirrel ), now Airbus Helicopters H125 , is a single-engine light utility helicopter originally designed and manufactured in France by Aérospatiale and Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters). In North America, the AS350 is marketed as the AStar . The AS355 Ecureuil 2
#4 Boeing Chinook (UK variants)
The Boeing Chinook is a large, tandem rotor helicopter operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). A series of variants based on the United States Army 's Boeing CH-47 Chinook , the RAF Chinook fleet is the largest outside the United States. [1] RAF Chinooks have seen extensive service in the Falklands W
#5 Aérospatiale SA 360 Dauphin
The Aérospatiale SA 360 Dauphin was a single-engine French utility helicopter developed and produced by aerospace manufacturer Aérospatiale . SA 360 Dauphin Aérospatiale SA365C2 Dauphin of the German police Role Utility helicopter Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Aérospatiale Fir
The AgustaWestland AW101 is a medium-lift helicopter in military and civil use. First flown in 1987, it was developed by a joint venture between Westland Helicopters in the United Kingdom and Agusta in Italy in response to national requirements for a modern naval utility helicopter. Several operator
#1 Gyrodyne Company of America
Gyrodyne Company of America , Inc. is a real estate investment trust that owns, leases, and manages commercial properties along the Eastern Coast of the United States . [1] [2] American real estate investment trust This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2015 ) Gyrodyne Com
Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American aerospace , arms, defense , information security , and technology corporation with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland , in the Washingt
#3 BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc ( BAE ) is a British multinational arms , security , and aerospace company based in London , England. [5] [6] It is the largest defence contractor in Europe , [7] and ranked the seventh-largest in the world based on applicable 2021 revenues. [8] As of 2017, it is the biggest manufact
#4 Garmin
Garmin Ltd. (shortened to Garmin , stylized as GARMIN , and formerly known as ProNav ) is an American, Swiss-domiciled multinational technology company founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas , United States, with headquarters in Olathe, Kansas . [2] [3] Since 2010, the company
#1 Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre
The Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre is located to the North of Montrose , Angus, Scotland . Montrose has the distinction of having the first operational military airfield in Great Britain and the Heritage Centre is located on the former airfield. It aims to show the human side of its history wi
#1 List of Syrian civil war barrel bomb attacks
A barrel bomb is a type of improvised explosive device used extensively by the Syrian Air Force during the Syrian civil war . They are typically made from a barrel that has been filled with High Explosives , along with shrapnel and/or oil . In Syria they are typically dropped from a helicopter . [1]
The GBU-44/B Viper Strike glide bomb was a GPS -aided laser-guided variant of the Northrop Grumman Brilliant Anti-Tank (BAT) munition which originally had a combination acoustic and infrared homing seeker. The system was initially intended for use from UAVs , and it was also integrated with the Lock
#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
#4 Man-portable air-defense system
Man-portable air-defense systems ( MANPADS or MPADS ) are portable surface-to-air missiles . They are guided weapons and are a threat to low-flying aircraft , especially helicopters . Portable surface-to-air missile weapons A Soviet SA-7 in use.