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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
Mitchel Air Force Base also known as Mitchel Field , was a United States Air Force base located on the Hempstead Plains of Long Island , New York , United States . Established in 1918 as Hazelhurst Aviation Field #2 , the facility was renamed later that year as Mitchel Field in honor of former New Y
Dunsfold Aerodrome (former ICAO code EGTD ) is an unlicensed airfield in Surrey , England, near the village of Cranleigh . It extends across land in the villages of Dunsfold and Alfold . Unlicensed airfield in Surrey, England For the racing track at Dunsfold Aerodrome, see Top Gear test track . Duns
#4 Abbeville Municipal Airport
Abbeville Municipal Airport ( FAA LID : 0J0 ) is a city-owned, public-use airport located three nautical miles (6 km) north of the central business district of Abbeville , a city in Henry County , Alabama , United States . [1] It is the only airport that serves the city of Abbeville. For other uses,
#5 Naga Airport
Naga Airport ( Filipino : Paliparan ng Naga , Bikol : Palayugan nin Naga ) ( IATA : WNP , ICAO : RPUN ) is an airport serving the city and metropolitan area of Naga (including the provincial capital Pili ), located in the province of Camarines Sur in the Philippines . Although the airport is named a
#6 Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay
Coast Guard Air Station Humboldt Bay is a United States Coast Guard Air Station , with command and primary assets located at the Arcata-Eureka Airport in McKinleyville, California , 16 miles north of Eureka in Humboldt County . The station is the site of the command center for all Coast Guard person
Ie Shima Auxiliary Airfield ( 伊江島補助飛行場 , Iejima Hojo Hikōjō ) is a training facility, managed by the United States Marine Corps and a former World War II airfield complex on Ie Shima , an island located off the northwest coast of Okinawa Island in the East China Sea . The airfield as such was inacti
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
Naha Air Base ( 那覇基地 , Naha Kichi ) , formally known as the Kōkū Jieitai Naha Kichi ( 航空自衛隊那覇基地 ) , is an air base of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force formerly under control of the United States Air Force . It is located at Naha Airport on the Oroku Peninsula in Naha , Okinawa , Japan. [2] [3] For t
#10 International Airport Irkutsk
Irkutsk International Airport ( Russian : Международный Аэропорт Иркутск ) ( IATA : IKT , ICAO : UIII ) is an international airport on the outskirts of Irkutsk , Russia , at a distance of 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Lake Baikal. International airport in Irkutsk, Russia This article needs to be upd
#11 Clintonville Municipal Airport
Clintonville Municipal Airport ( IATA : CLI , ICAO : KCLI , FAA LID : CLI ) is located two miles southeast of Clintonville , in Waupaca County, Wisconsin , United States. [1] The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2021–2025 categorized it as a local
Olaya Herrera Airport ( Spanish : Aeropuerto Olaya Herrera ) ( IATA : EOH , ICAO : SKMD ) is an airport located in Medellín , Colombia , that serves regional and domestic flights. Additionally, the airport is used by general aviation and features several hangars for charters. This article is about M
#13 RAF Rivenhall
Royal Air Force Rivenhall or more simply RAF Rivenhall is a former Royal Air Force station located in Essex , England . The airfield is located approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of Braintree , Essex , England. RAF Rivenhall USAAF Station AAF-168 Silver End , Essex in England Rivenha
#14 Arizona World War II Army Airfields
During World War II , the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) established numerous airfields in Arizona for training pilots and aircrews of USAAF fighters and bombers. Arizona World War II Army Airfields Douglas AAF Hereford AAF Falcon AAF Kingman AAF Yucca AAF Luke AAF Ajo AAF Gila Bend AFAF Mara
#15 Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport
Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport ( IATA : BHM [4] , ICAO : KBHM , FAA LID : BHM ) , formerly Birmingham Municipal Airport and later Birmingham International Airport , is a civil-military airport serving Birmingham, Alabama . The airport also provides scheduled airline service for the B
#16 RAF Chilbolton
Royal Air Force Chilbolton or RAF Chilbolton was a Royal Air Force station in Hampshire , England . The airfield was located in Chilbolton approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) south-southeast of Andover , about 62 miles (100 km) southwest of London RAF Chilbolton USAAF Station AAF-404 Chilbolton , H
#17 East Georgia Regional Airport
East Georgia Regional ( ICAO : KSBO , FAA LID : SBO ) is a city/county-owned public-use airport in Swainsboro , Emanuel County , United States. [1] The airport is located 2 nautical miles (4 km) southeast of the central business district of Swainsboro, Georgia . [1] This airport is included in the
#18 RAF Menwith Hill
Royal Air Force Menwith Hill is a Royal Air Force station near Harrogate , North Yorkshire , England, which provides communications and intelligence support services to the United Kingdom and the United States . The site contains an extensive satellite ground station and is a communications intercep
Spaceport America , formerly the Southwest Regional Spaceport , is an FAA -licensed spaceport located on 18,000 acres (7,300 ha) of State Trust Land in the Jornada del Muerto desert basin 45 miles (72 km) north of Las Cruces , New Mexico , and 20 miles (32 km) southeast of Truth or Consequence
#20 Changi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport , commonly known as Changi Airport ( IATA : SIN , ICAO : WSSS ) , is a major civilian international airport that serves Singapore , and is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia . As one of the world's busiest airports by international passenger and cargo traffic, it
#1 Microjet 200
The Microjet 200 was a French jet trainer designed and built by Microjet SA . Microjet 200 Microjet 200 prototype at Farnborough Airshow in 1982. Role Lightweight jet trainer Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Microjet SA First flight 24 June 1980 Number built 4
#2 Cessna CR-3
The Cessna CR-3 was a follow on racing aircraft to the Cessna CR-2 that raced in the 1932 National Air Races . [1] Cessna CR-3 Role Air racer Type of aircraft National origin United States of America Manufacturer Cessna Designer Clyde Cessna , Eldon Cessna First flight June 11, 1933 Introduction Jun
The Morane-Saulnier MS.603 was a French -built two-seat light aircraft of the late 1940s. Morane-Saulnier MS.603 The MS.603 at Saint-Cyr-l'École near Paris in May 1957 when operated by the Aero Club de Courbevoie Role club aircraft Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Morane Saulnier
The Next-Generation Bomber ( NGB ; unofficially called 2018 Bomber ) was a program to develop a new medium bomber for the United States Air Force . The NGB was initially projected to enter service around 2018 as a stealthy, subsonic, medium-range, medium payload bomber to supplement and possibly—to
The Avro 549 Aldershot was a British single-engined heavy bomber aircraft built by Avro . Aldershot The first prototype in 1924, modified to production standard Role Heavy Bomber Type of aircraft Manufacturer Avro First flight October 1921 Introduction July 1924 Retired March 1926 Status Retired Pri
The Savoia-Marchetti SM.82 Marsupiale [2] was an Italian bomber and transport aircraft of World War II . It was a cantilever , mid-wing monoplane trimotor with a retractable, tailwheel undercarriage . There were 875 [3] (plus one prototype) built, the first entering service in 1940. Although able to
The Antonov An-26 ( NATO reporting name : Curl ) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft , designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986. [2] Soviet military transport aircraft An-26 An-26 of the Serbian Air Force Role Transport aircraft Type of aircraft Na
The Eurofighter Typhoon is a European multinational twin-engine , canard delta wing , multirole fighter . [3] [4] The Typhoon was designed originally as an air superiority fighter [5] and is manufactured by a consortium of Airbus , BAE Systems and Leonardo that conducts the majority of the project t
The Spirit Mosquito was an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) technology demonstrator in development by Team Mosquito in the United Kingdom . In January 2021, the aircraft was chosen as a technology demonstrator for the Royal Air Force 's Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA) conce
The Lippisch Delta VI was a proposed single-seat, twin-jet experimental delta flying wing aircraft begun in 1943 by German designer Alexander Lippisch , as the developed version of the P.11 bomber project begun while he was still working for Messerschmitt in 1942. The only prototype was destroyed in
#11 De Havilland DH.71 Tiger Moth
The de Havilland DH.71 Tiger Moth was a British single-seat monoplane , designed to research high-speed flight and to test replacement engines for the Cirrus . Only two were built. [1] For the later biplane Tiger Moth, see de Havilland Tiger Moth . DH.71 Tiger Moth The first prototype D.H.71 Tiger M
#12 Bell X-1
The Bell X-1 ( Bell Model 44 ) is a rocket engine–powered aircraft , designated originally as the XS-1 , and was a joint National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics – U.S. Army Air Forces – U.S. Air Force supersonic research project built by Bell Aircraft . Conceived during 1944 and designed and bui
#13 Arado Ar 234
The Arado Ar 234 Blitz (English: lightning ) was the world's first operational jet-powered bomber , built by the German Arado company during World War II . 1943 German jet bomber by Arado Ar 234 Blitz Arado Ar 234 B-2 at the National Air and Space Museum 's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, U
#14 Ford Trimotor
The Ford Trimotor (also called the "Tri-Motor", and nicknamed the "Tin Goose" ) is an American three-engined transport aircraft . Production started in 1925 by the companies of Henry Ford and ended on June 7, 1933, after 199 had been made. [1] It was designed for the civil aviation market, but also
#15 Sukhoi Su-9
The Sukhoi Su-9 ( NATO reporting name : Fishpot ) was a single- engine , all-weather, missile -armed interceptor aircraft developed by the Soviet Union . 1959–1970s Soviet interceptor aircraft This article is about the supersonic Su-9 "Fishpot". For the earlier subsonic interceptor, see Sukhoi Su-9
#16 Sikorsky S-35
The Sikorsky S-35 was an American twin-engined sesquiplane transport later modified to use three-engines. It was designed and built by the Sikorsky Manufacturing Company for an attempt by René Fonck on a non-stop Atlantic crossing for the Orteig Prize . It was destroyed in the attempt. S-35 Role Tra
#17 Ilyushin Il-76
The Ilyushin Il-76 ( Russian : Илью́шин Ил-76 ; NATO reporting name : Candid ) is a multi-purpose, fixed-wing, four-engine turbofan strategic airlifter designed by the Soviet Union 's Ilyushin design bureau. It was first planned as a commercial freighter in 1967, as a replacement for the Antonov An-
The Handley Page HP.52 Hampden is a British twin-engine medium bomber that was operated by the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was part of the trio of large twin-engine bombers procured for the RAF, joining the Armstrong Whitworth Whitley and Vickers Wellington . The Hampden was powered by Bristol Pegasus
The Vought F4U Corsair is an American fighter aircraft which saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War . Designed and initially manufactured by Chance Vought , the Corsair was soon in great demand; additional production contracts were given to Goodyear , whose Corsairs were designated
#20 Project Vixen
Project Vixen is the name of a Royal Navy programme examining the use of fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from its two aircraft carriers. The project likely draws its name from the de Havilland Sea Vixen , notable for being the Royal Navy's first two-seat carrier-based aircraft capable of
SS Himalaya was a P&O steam ocean liner that was built in Scotland in 1892 and scrapped in Germany in 1922. She operated scheduled services between England and Australia until 1908, and then to and from Japan until 1914. For other ships with the same name, see HMS Himalaya (1854) and SS Himalaya (19
USS Wasp (CV-7) was a United States Navy aircraft carrier commissioned in 1940 and lost in action in 1942. She was the eighth ship named USS Wasp , and the sole ship of a class built to use up the remaining tonnage allowed to the U.S. for aircraft carriers under the treaties of the time. As a redu
#3 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 Battler (D18) was an American-built escort carrier that served with the Royal Navy during the Second World War . Attacker-class escort carrier For other ships with the same name, see USS Altamaha and HMS Battler . HMS Battler (D18) History United States Name Mormacmail Altamaha Namesake Moore-Mc
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 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)
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
#9 Japanese aircraft carrier Ryūjō
Ryūjō ( Japanese : 龍驤 "Prancing Dragon") was a light aircraft carrier built for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) during the early 1930s. Small and lightly built in an attempt to exploit a loophole in the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922, she proved to be top-heavy and only marginally stable and was b
#10 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
HMS Formidable was an Illustrious -class aircraft carrier ordered for the Royal Navy before the Second World War. After being completed in late 1940, she was briefly assigned to the Home Fleet before being transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet as a replacement for her crippled sister ship Illustrio
USS Thornton (DD-270/AVD-11) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II . She was named for James and Ryan Thornton , naval officers during the American Civil War , and was the second ship to bear this name. Tender of the United States Navy For other ships with the
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
USS Boxer (CV/CVA/CVS-21, LPH-4) was one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers of the United States Navy , and the fifth ship to be named for HMS Boxer . She was launched on 14 December 1944 and christened by the daughter of a US Senator from Louisiana . Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
#15 French ship Mistral (L9013)
Mistral (L9013) is an amphibious assault ship , a type of helicopter carrier , of the French Navy . She is the fourth vessel to bear the name, and is the lead ship of the Mistral -class amphibious assault ships. French amphibious assault ship For other ships with the same name, see French ship Mistr
#16 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
#17 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 Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a Nimitz -class , nuclear-powered supercarrier in the service of the United States Navy . The ninth ship of her class, [5] she is named in honor of Ronald W. Reagan , President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. She was built at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport
#20 USS George E. Badger (DD-196)
USS George E. Badger (DD-196/CG-16/AVP-16/AVD-3/APD-33) was a Clemson -class destroyer in the United States Navy during World War II ; she was named for Secretary of the Navy George E. Badger (1795–1866). Clemson-class destroyer For the World War II Liberty ship, see SS George E. Badger . George E.
Rioja Airlines was a Spanish charter airline based in La Rioja region. Former Spanish charter airline Rioja Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign - - Rioja Airlines Founded 2007 Ceased operations 2007 Operating bases Recajo Focus cities Alicante , Sevilla and Málaga Headquarters Logroño-Agoncillo Airport
Hewa Bora Airways Sarl (operating as Hewa Bora Airways ) was the national airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo based in Barumbu , Kinshasa , Democratic Republic of the Congo. [1] [2] It was one of Congo's largest airlines and operated regional and domestic services. Its main base was N'dj
#3 IndiaOne Air
IndiaOne Air is a regional airline based in Ahmedabad , India. The airline began operations in August 2022 with a focus on providing regional connectivity between tier 2 and 3 cities in India. It is the first scheduled airline in India to operate single-engine aircraft. [1] IndiaOne Air IATA ICAO Ca
Condor , legally incorporated as Condor Flugdienst GmbH and stylized as condor , is a German charter airline established in 1955 with Frankfurt Airport being its main base. Condor offers scheduled flights to leisure destinations and operates, from Germany, medium-haul flights to the Mediterranean Ba
Slovak Airlines ( Slovenské aerolínie a.s. ) was an airline based in Bratislava , Slovakia . [3] Slovak Airlines operated on the market as an air transport company, operating regular and irregular passenger, cargo and postal transit. It was the flag carrier of the Slovak Republic operating a schedul
#6 Prinair
Prinair is a Puerto Rican charter operator airline. [10] It was Puerto Rico 's domestic and international flag carrier airline for almost two decades from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s. Despite previously ceasing scheduled commercial operations twice, it restarted charter flights in 2019. Puerto Ri
#7 Air Stord
Air Stord A/S was an airline which operated between 1990 and 1999. Based at Stord Airport, Sørstokken , it operated a fleet of Beechcraft Super King Air and later Dornier 328 aircraft. Defunct Norwegian airline Air Stord IATA ICAO Callsign GO SOR Air Stord Founded January 1990 ( 1990-01 ) Ceased
Nesma Airlines is an Egyptian airline (member of Saudi Arabia’s Nesma Group) which operates scheduled international regional flights as well as regional flights within Saudi Arabia . It operates as a full-service carrier on international flights. Nesma Airlines IATA ICAO Callsign NE NMA NESMA Founde
Real Transportes Aéreos (acronym to R edes E staduais A éreas L imitadas, literal translation: State Air Networks Limited) was a Brazilian airline founded in 1945. It was merged into Varig in 1961, when Varig bought the Consórcio Real-Aerovias-Nacional , of which Real was the main carrier. Former ma
#10 Aurigny
Aurigny Air Services Limited (pronounced / ˈ ɔːr ɪ n i / ), commonly known as Aurigny , is the flag carrier [3] airline of the Bailiwick of Guernsey with its head office next to Guernsey Airport in the Channel Islands , [4] and wholly owned by the States of Guernsey since nationalisation in 2003. It
#11 Avianca Brasil
Avianca Brasil S.A. ( Portuguese : Avianca Brasil ), officially Oceanair Linhas Aéreas S/A , was [3] a Brazilian airline based in Congonhas Airport in São Paulo , Brazil. [4] [5] According to the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC), which cancelled its operation, prior to cessation of op
#12 Tobago Express
Tobago Express was a scheduled passenger airline based in Trinidad and Tobago . It operated as a sister airline of BWIA West Indies Airways and operated between the Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport (formerly Crown Point Airport) located in Tobago and Piarco International Airpor
#13 Star Alliance
Star Alliance is the world's largest global airline alliance . [2] Founded on 14 May 1997, its CEO is Jeffrey Goh [4] [6] and its headquarters is located in Frankfurt am Main , Germany . [3] As of April 2018 [update] , Star Alliance is the largest of the three global alliances by passenger count w
#14 SACO (Colombia)
The Colombian Air Service ( Spanish : S ervicio A éreo Co lombiano ), or SACO , was an early Colombian airline . Founded in 1933, in 1940 SACO merged with the Colombo-German Air Transport Company ( Sociedad Colombo-Alemana de Transportes Aéreos , or SCADTA ); the new company was named Avianca ( Aero
#15 Aviair
Aviair Pty Ltd, [1] previously known as Slingair Heliwork , [2] is an airline and air charter company [3] based in Kununurra , Western Australia . [4] It operates air charter services and regular passenger services. Its main bases are Kununurra Airport , Broome International Airport and Karratha Air
#16 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
Kiwi Regional Airlines was an airline based in Hamilton, New Zealand which operated domestic flights within New Zealand between October 2015 and July 2016. It was founded in 2014 by local businessman Ewan Wilson, who previously served as the CEO of Kiwi Travel International Airlines , and commenced
#18 Play (airline)
Fly Play hf. (styled as PLAY ) is an Icelandic low-cost airline headquartered in the country's capital of Reykjavík. It operates a fleet of Airbus A320neo family aircraft with a hub at Keflavík International Airport . [6] Icelandic low-cost airline Play IATA ICAO Callsign OG [1] FPY [2] PLAYER [3] F
#19 Sparrow Aviation
Sparrow Aviation (previously known as Flyglinjen) was a domestic airline based in Stockholm , Sweden . The airline was re-branded in July 2014 and changed its name from Flyglinjen to Sparrow Aviation. The airline filed for bankruptcy on 25 June 2018. [1] Former Swedish airline Sparrow Aviation AB IA
#20 Fortunair
Fortunair Canada was a charter airline based Canada . Fortunair IATA ICAO Callsign FX FXE Air Future Founded 1994 Ceased operations 1995
#1 LZ 61 (L 21)
The LZ 61 was a World War I German Navy airship, allocated the tactical numbering ' L 21' . It carried out a total of ten raids on England, and 17 reconnaissance missions. [1] World War I German Navy airship Silhouette of LZ 61 History German Empire Name LZ 61 Operator Imperial German Navy Builder L
#2 Timeline of US Navy airship units (pre-WWII)
Unlike later blimp squadrons, which contained several airships, the large rigid airship units consisted of a single airship and, in the case of the USS Akron and USS Macon , a small contingent of fixed-wing aircraft.
The R.38 class (also known as the A class ) of rigid airships was designed for Britain's Royal Navy during the final months of the First World War , intended for long-range patrol duties over the North Sea . Four similar airships were originally ordered by the Admiralty , but orders for three of the
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
VA-66 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy ; it was the second squadron to be so named. The squadron was called to duty and established as Reserve Fighter Squadron VF-671 on 1 February 1951. It was redesignated Fighter Squadron VF-81 on 4 February 1953, and finally as VA-66 on 1 July 1955. The sq
#3 329th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 329th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with Los Angeles Air Defense Sector at George Air Force Base , California, where it was inactivated on 1 July 1967. This article includes a list of general references , but it lacks sufficient
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
Jagdgeschwader 53 (JG 53) was a Luftwaffe fighter - wing of World War II . It operated in Western Europe and in the Mediterranean . Jagdgeschwader 53 - or as it was better known, the "Pik As" (Ace of Spades) Geschwader - was one of the oldest German fighter units of World War II with its origins goi
No. 210 Squadron was a Royal Air Force unit established in World War I . Disbanded and reformed a number of times in the ensuing years, it operated as a fighter squadron during World War I and as a maritime patrol squadron during the Spanish Civil War , World War II and the Cold War before it was la
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
#8 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
#9 318th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with 25th Air Division based at McChord AFB , Washington. The squadron was inactivated on 7 December 1989. 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadron F-15 Eagle of the 318th Fighter Interceptor Squadr
#10 Jagdstaffel 33
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 33 was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . As one of the original German fighter squadrons, the unit would score a minimum of 46 verified aerial victories (the squadron's records
#11 7th Fighter Training Squadron
The 7th Fighter Squadron is an active United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 1st Operations Group . [1] It is stationed at Langley Air Force Base , Virginia. [4] 7th Fighter Training Squadron 7th Fighter Squadron F-22A Raptor takes off from Holloman AFB [note 1] Active 1941–2006; 2008–2014; 2
The 68th Fighter Squadron was one of the longest-serving fighter squadrons in U.S. Air Force history, remaining active almost continually for 60 years. Known as the "Lightning Lancers", on the morning of 27 June 1950 pilots of the 68th Fighter-All Weather Squadron flying the North American F-82 Twin
#13 332d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 332d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the 4683rd Air Defense Wing at Thule Air Base , Greenland , where it was inactivated on 31 May 1965. 332d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 332d Fighter-Interceptor Squadron F-102A Delta Dagger
The 92d Air Refueling Wing is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Mobility Command Eighteenth Air Force . It is stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base , Washington . The wing is also the host unit at Fairchild. The wing carries out air refueling, passenger and cargo airlift, and aero-m
#15 No. 21 Group RAF
No. 21 Group RAF is a former Royal Air Force group that existed from April-July 1918; 1926-1934, a redesignation of No. 1 Group RAF ; after which it was merged into Inland Area ; and from 1938 to 1955. [1] No. 21 Group RAF Active 1 April–1 July 1918 12 April 1926–1 February 1934 1 December 1938–1 Ma
Jagdgeschwader 11 (JG 11) was a fighter wing ( German : Jagdgeschwader ) of the German Luftwaffe during World War II . Its primary role was the defense of Northern Germany against Allied day bomber raids. Formed in April 1943 as a split from Jagdgeschwader 1 , the unit primarily used the Messerschmi
Marine Aircraft Group 49 is a United States Marine Corps Reserve aviation unit based at Joint Base McGuire–Dix–Lakehurst , New Jersey that is currently composed of squadrons that fly the MV-22B , CH-53E , AH-1Z , UH-1Y , KC-130 , UC-35D and UC-12F/W aircraft as well as an Aviation Logistics Squadron
The 357th Fighter Squadron is part of the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis–Monthan Air Force Base , Arizona. It operates Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft training pilots for close air support missions. US Air Force unit 357th Fighter Squadron 357th Fighter Squadron Fairchild Republic A-10
The 751 Squadron "Pumas" ( Esquadra 751 ) is a helicopter squadron of the Portuguese Air Force . [1] It is part of Grupo Operacional 61 and it is located in Air Force Base No. 6 ( Portuguese : Base Aérea no. 6 , BA6), Montijo, south of Lisbon. It operates the AgustaWestland AW101 Merlin . [2] The 75
The 135th Aero Squadron was a United States Army Air Service unit that fought on the Western Front during World War I . 135th Aero Squadron Group photo of the 135th Aero Squadron with their famous mascot " Rin Tin Tin ", Croix de Metz Aerodrome, Toul, France, November 1918 Active 16 June 1917 – 14 M
A human-powered helicopter ( HPH ) is a helicopter powered solely by one or more humans carried on board. As in other human-powered aircraft , the power is usually generated by pedalling . It remains a considerable engineering challenge to obtain both the power-to-weight ratio and rotor efficiency r
The Wright brothers , Orville Wright (August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948) and Wilbur Wright (April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912), [lower-alpha 1] were American aviation pioneers generally credited [3] [4] [5] with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane . They
#3 Jet pack
A jet pack , rocket belt , or rocket pack is a device worn on the back which uses jets of gas or liquid to propel the wearer through the air. The concept has been present in science fiction for almost a century and became widespread in the 1960s. Real jet packs have been developed using a variety of
#4 AIM Altitude
AIM Altitude (Aircraft Interiors Manufacturers) is a main British manufacturer of aircraft cabins , and their components, for airliners .
#1 Willy Ley
Willy Otto Oskar Ley (October 2, 1906 – June 24, 1969) was a German-American science writer and proponent of cryptozoology . The crater Ley on the far side of the Moon is named in his honor. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( June 2022 ) Willy Ley (left to right) Heinz Habe
#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
Franck Goldnadel (born 14 August 1969) is a French public servant and former director of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport . [2] [3] Franck Goldnadel Born ( 1969-08-14 ) 14 August 1969 (age 52) La Ferté-Macé [1] Nationality French Education Aerospace engineer Alma mater École nationale de l'aviati
Richard William Pearse (3 December 1877 – 29 July 1953) was a New Zealand farmer and inventor who performed pioneering aviation experiments. Witnesses interviewed many years afterward describe observing Pearse flying and landing a powered heavier-than-air machine on 31 March 1903, nine months befo
Bartolomeu Lourenço de Gusmão (December 1685 – 18 November 1724) was a Brazilian-born Portuguese priest and naturalist , who was a pioneer of lighter-than-air airship design. Brazilian-Portuguese priest and naturalist Bartolomeu de Gusmão Portrait of Bartolomeu de Gusmão by Benedito Calixto Born Bar
Gordon Manns Lewis CBE FREng (24 June 1924 – 4 October 2010) was a British aeronautical engineer who made significant contributions to the arts and sciences of turbine engine design. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source . ( May 2021 ) Gordon Lewis Born ( 1924-06-24 ) 24 June 19
Alfred J. Eggers, Jr. (June 24, 1922 – September 22, 2006) was NASA 's Assistant Administrator for Policy and devoted efforts to determine the influence of aviation technology in world peace and lectured widely. Alfred J. Eggers, Jr. Al Eggers at NACA Ames facility in 1956 Born ( 1922-06-24 ) June 2
Holger Hoiriis or Højriis in Danish (1901–1942), was born in the Brabrand area, Denmark , but emigrated to the United States, where he became a recognized pilot in the 1930-1940s. He was the first Dane who made a transatlantic flight , which made him famous in Denmark. [1] Holger Hoiriis gave up his
Sophie Blanchard (25 March 1778 – 6 July 1819 [1] ), commonly referred to as Madame Blanchard and is also known by many combinations of her maiden and married names, including Madeleine-Sophie Blanchard , Marie Madeleine-Sophie Blanchard , Marie Sophie Armant and Madeleine-Sophie Armant Blanchard ,
George Henry Prudden, Jr. (February 18, 1893 – January 20, 1964) was an American aircraft engineer . He was instrumental in designing the first all metal aircraft in America. He was president of the Early Birds of Aviation in 1961. American aircraft engineer George Henry Prudden, Jr. Ryan corp. grou
#11 Steven R. Nagel
Steven Ray Nagel (October 27, 1946 – August 21, 2014), ( Col , USAF ), was an American astronaut , aeronautical and mechanical engineer , test pilot , and a United States Air Force pilot . [1] In total, he logged 723 hours in space. [2] After NASA, he worked at the University of Missouri College of
#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
Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger (24 June 1770 – 28 January 1829), also known as the Tailor of Ulm , is famous for having constructed a working flying machine , presumably a hang glider . German aviation pioneer This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk p
#15 William C. Ocker
Colonel William Charles Ocker (June 18, 1880 – September 15, 1942) was an American aviation pioneer. He was known as the "Father of Instrument Flying". [1] American aviation pioneer This article uses bare URLs , which are uninformative and vulnerable to link rot . ( August 2022 ) William Charles Ock
#16 Helmut Horn
Helmut Justus Karl Horn (June 24, 1912 - January 20, 1994) [3] was a German-American engineer and applied physicist who was employed at the early Marshall Space Flight Center . Horn worked first at the Peenemünde Army Research Center and later, after the end of World War II, was hired by the U.S. th
#17 Hans Koenigsmann
Hans-Jörg Koenigsmann (born 1963 (age 58 – 59) ) is a German aerospace engineer who was Vice President of Mission Assurance for SpaceX until his retirement in 2021. German aerospace engineer Hans J. Koenigsmann Born 1963 (age 58 – 59) [1] Nationality German Alma mater Technical University of B
#18 G. V. R. Rao
Gadicharla V.R. Rao (G. V. R. Rao) , D.Sc. (June 24, 1918- May 27, 2005) was an American aerospace engineer of Indian origin who worked in the jet engine and rocket propulsion fields. [2] Rao worked for General Electric in their Gas Turbine Division department and was a research scientist at Marquar
#19 Nikolai Kirtok
Nikolai Naumovich Kirtok ( Russian: Николай Наумович Кирток ; Ukrainian : Микола Наумович Кирток ; 6 December 1920 – 25 September 2022) was a Soviet pilot who served during World War II . Kirtok flew 210 missions, mainly as a pilot of an attack aircraft , and in the summer of 1945, received the titl
#20 Arthur Marshall (engineer)
Sir Arthur Gregory George Marshall , OBE , (4 December 1903 – 16 March 2007) was a British aviation pioneer and businessman, who served as the chairman of Marshall Aerospace between 1942 and 1989. Sir Arthur Marshall and dog in his backyard This article includes a list of references , related readin
The General Electric Passport is a turbofan developed by GE Aviation for large business jets . It was selected in 2010 to power the Bombardier Global 7500 /8000, first run on June 24, 2013, and first flown in 2015. It was certified in April 2016 and powered the Global 7500 first flight on November 4
The General Electric GEnx ("General Electric Next-generation") is an advanced dual rotor, axial flow , high-bypass turbofan jet engine in production by GE Aviation for the Boeing 787 and 747-8 . The GEnx is intended to succeed the CF6 in GE's product line. Turbofan jet engine Not to be confused with
#1 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
On June 22, 1951, Pan Am Flight 151 , flown by the Lockheed L-049 Constellation propliner Clipper Great Republic (registration N88846 [1] ) crashed into a West African hill at an elevation of 1,050 ft (320 m) near the village of Sanoyie [note 1] in Bong County , Liberia . All 31 passengers and n
#3 List of accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18
Accidents and incidents involving the Ilyushin Il-18 Data from: Aviation Safety Network Il-18 [1]
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
#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
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
#8 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
#9 List of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War
This list of aviation shootdowns and accidents during the Iraq War includes incidents with Coalition and civilian aircraft during the Iraq War . According to media reports, 129 helicopters and 24 fixed-wing aircraft were lost in Iraq between the 2003 invasion and February 2009. Of these incidents, 4
#10 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
#11 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
#12 2007 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 2007: Years in aviation : 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 20
#13 1983 British Airways Sikorsky S-61 crash
On 16 July 1983 a British Airways Helicopters commercial Sikorsky S-61 helicopter, Oscar November (G-BEON), crashed in the southern Celtic Sea , in the Atlantic Ocean, while en route from Penzance to St Mary's, Isles of Scilly in poor visibility. Only six of the twenty-six people on board survived.
#14 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
#15 2021 in aviation
Many aviation-related events took place in 2021 . The aviation industry was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic . Aviation-related events during the year 2021 Years in aviation : 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 199
#16 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
#17 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
#18 2014 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2014 : Mediterranean Sea (16 March 2014) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 9 prepares to land on the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage is on a scheduled deployment suppor
#19 List of airline flights that required gliding
Airplane gliding occurs when all the engines shut down, but the wings are still functional and can be used for a controlled descent. This is a very rare condition. [1] The most common cause of engine shutdown is fuel exhaustion or fuel starvation , but there have been other cases in aviation history
The Anomaly ( French : L'anomalie ) is a 2020 novel by French writer Hervé Le Tellier . It was published by Éditions Gallimard on 20 August 2020. [1] An English translation by Adriana Hunter was published by Other Press on 23 November 2021 ( ISBN 978-1-63542-169-9 ). [2] 2020 novel by Hervé Le Tel
#1 Paper plane
A paper plane (also known as a paper airplane in American English or paper aeroplane in British English ) is a toy aircraft, usually a glider made out of single folded sheet of paper or paperboard . A simple nose-heavy paper plane, thrown like a dart , is also known as a paper dart . [1] Toy aircraf
#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
#2 Mil Mi-8
The Mil Mi-8 ( Russian : Ми-8 , NATO reporting name : Hip ) is a medium twin-turbine helicopter , originally designed by the Soviet Union in the 1960s and introduced into the Soviet Air Force in 1968. It is now produced by Russia. [ not verified in body ] In addition to its most common role as a tra
The Eurocopter EC130 (now Airbus Helicopters H130 ) is a single engine light utility helicopter developed from the earlier Eurocopter AS350 Écureuil , one of the primary changes from which was the adoption of a Fenestron anti-torque device in place of a conventional tail rotor. It was launched and p
#4 Bell 206
The Bell 206 is a family of two-bladed, single- and twin-engined helicopters , manufactured by Bell Helicopter at its Mirabel, Quebec , plant. Originally developed as the Bell YOH-4 for the United States Army 's Light Observation Helicopter program, it was not selected by the Army. Bell redesigned t
The NHIndustries NH90 is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter . It was developed in response to NATO requirements for a battlefield helicopter which would also be capable of being operated in naval environments. The NH90 was developed and is manufactured by NHIndustries , a co
The AgustaWestland AW139 is a 15-seat medium-sized twin-engined helicopter developed and produced by the Anglo-Italian helicopter manufacturer AgustaWestland (now part of Leonardo ). It is marketed at several different roles, including VIP/corporate transport, offshore transport, fire fighting, law
Lebaudy Frères was a French sugar producer based in Moisson , France. In addition to sugar, they also made a series of semi-rigid airships in the early years of the twentieth century, some of which saw service with several European armies. French sugar producer and manufacturer of semi-rigid airship
#2 Alfa Romeo
Alfa Romeo Automobiles S.p.A. ( Italian: [ˈalfa roˈmɛːo] ) is an Italian luxury car manufacturer and a subsidiary of Stellantis . The company was founded on 24 June 1910, in Milan, Italy . "Alfa" is an acronym of its founding name, "Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili." "Anonima" means "anonymous
#3 Wills Wing
Wills Wing, Inc. (legally Sport Kites, Inc ) is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Orange, California and previously located in Santa Ana, California . The company specializes in the design and manufacture of hang gliders in the form of ready-to-fly aircraft, plus hang glider harnesses and a
Grob Aircraft , formerly Grob Aerospace , is a German aircraft manufacturer, specialising in gliders and general aviation . German aircraft manufacturer, founded 1971 Grob Aircraft Type Privately held company Industry Aerospace Founded Germany (1971 ( 1971 ) ) Founder Burkhart Grob Headquarters Tu
#5 Learjet
Learjet is a Canadian-owned aerospace manufacturer of business jets for civilian and military use based in Wichita, Kansas , United States . Founded in the late 1950s by William Powell Lear as Swiss American Aviation Corporation , it has been a subsidiary of Canadian Bombardier Aerospace since 1990,
RAAF Wagga Heritage Centre (Originally known as the Wagga Wagga RAAF Museum but was officially, RAAF Museum – Wagga Annex [1] ) is a heritage centre located at the Wagga Wagga RAAF Base at Forest Hill located approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Wagga Wagga , New South Wales , Australia on
The Aviation Museum of Iceland ( Icelandic : Flugsafn Íslands [ˈflʏɣˌsapn ˈistlan(t)s] ) covers the history of aviation in Iceland . It is housed at Akureyri Airport and was formally opened on 24 June 2000. Aviation museum in Akureyri Airport, Akureyri Aviation Museum of Iceland Douglas DC-6 nose se
The MIM-104 Patriot is a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, the primary of its kind used by the United States Army and several allied states. It is manufactured by the U.S. defence contractor Raytheon and derives its name from the radar component of the weapon system. The AN/MPQ-53 at the heart of
#2 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]
#3 VL-SRSAM
The Vertical Launch - Short Range Surface to Air Missile , or VL-SRSAM is a quick reaction surface-to-air missile developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). [4] During mid-course flight, the missile uses fibre-optic gyroscope based inertial guidance mechanism while in termina
The 9K32 Strela-2 ( Russian : Cтрела , "arrow"; NATO reporting name SA-7 Grail ) is a light-weight, shoulder-fired, surface-to-air missile (or MANPADS ) system. It is designed to target aircraft at low altitudes with passive infrared homing guidance and destroy them with a high explosive warhead . "
#5 AK-726
The AK-726 (abbr. of артиллерийский комплекс) is a double-barreled naval gun of 76.2 mm caliber, which was developed in the Soviet Union and is still in service in various navies. [1] AK-726 on a Krivak class frigate.
Tallboy or Bomb, Medium Capacity, 12,000 lb was an earthquake bomb developed by the British aeronautical engineer Barnes Wallis and used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Second World War . [lower-alpha 1] Type of earthquake bomb This article needs additional citations for verification . ( O