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Laon-Athies Air Base is an abandoned military airfield, which is located near the city of Laon in the Aisne department of France . Laon-Athies Air Base Villeneuve-Vertus Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-69 Picardy Region, France Laon-Athies Air Base Coordinates 49°35′47″N 003°42′31″E Type Mi
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
Kontum Airfield is a former U.S. Army and Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) base located in Kon Tum in the Central Highlands of Vietnam . [1] Former military airfield in Vietnam Kontum Airfield Kon Tum , Central Highlands in Vietnam An aerial view of Kontum Airfield in December 1967 Kontum
Independence Army Airfield was a World War II training base of the United States Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command (CFTC). It is currently the city-owned Independence Municipal Airport . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources re
Birmingham Airport ( IATA : BHX , ICAO : EGBB ) , formerly Birmingham International Airport , [6] is an international airport located 7 nautical miles (13 km; 8.1 mi) east-southeast of Birmingham city centre, 9.5 nautical miles (17.6 km; 10.9 mi) west-northwest of Coventry slightly north of
Villeneuve-Vertus Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield, which is located near the commune of Vertus in the Champagne-Ardenne department of northern France . Villeneuve-Vertus Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-63 Champagne-Ardenne Region, France Villeneuve-Vertus Airfield Vi
Rijeka Airport ( Croatian : Zračna luka Rijeka , Italian : Aeroporto di Fiume ; IATA : RJK , ICAO : LDRI ) is the international airport serving Rijeka , Croatia. It is located near the town of Omišalj on the island of Krk , 17 km from the Rijeka railway station. [1] Most of the traffic to and from
#8 Atka Airport
Atka Airport ( IATA : AKB , ICAO : PAAK , FAA LID : AKA , formerly 40A ) is a state-owned, public use airport located two nautical miles (4 km ) north of the central business district of Atka , [1] a city on Atka Island in the U.S. state of Alaska . Scheduled commercial airline passenger service
#9 Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport ( IATA : ECP [3] , ICAO : KECP , FAA LID : ECP ) is a public airport 18 miles (29 km) northwest of Panama City, Florida , United States, [2] in Bay County . [2] The airport is owned by the Panama City-Bay County Airport & Industrial District, [2] and
#10 Lympne Airport
Lympne Airport / ˈ l ɪ m / , was a military and later civil airfield ( IATA : LYM , ICAO : EGMK ) , at Lympne , Kent , United Kingdom , which operated from 1916 to 1984. During the First World War RFC Lympne was originally an acceptance point for aircraft being delivered to, and returning from, Fran
#11 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
#12 Panama City–Bay County International Airport
Panama City–Bay County International Airport ( IATA : PFN , ICAO : KPFN , FAA LID : PFN ) was a public airport 3 miles (4.8 km) northwest of Panama City , in Bay County , Florida . It was owned and operated by the Panama City–Bay County Airport and Industrial District. [2] All airline services mov
#13 Carroll County–Tolson Airport
Carroll County–Tolson Airport ( ICAO : KTSO , FAA LID : TSO ) is a county–owned, public-use airport located one nautical mile (1.85 km) southeast of the central business district of Carrollton , a village in Carroll County , Ohio , United States . [1] It is owned by the Carroll County Airport Auth
#14 Adak Airport
Adak Airport ( IATA : ADK [2] , ICAO : PADK [3] , FAA LID : ADK ) is a state-owned public-use airport located west of Adak , on Adak Island in the Aleutian Islands in the U.S. state of Alaska . [1] The airport is the farthest western airfield with scheduled passenger air service in the entire United
The Airports Security Force (ASF) ( Urdu : ایئرپورٹ سکیورٹی فورس ) [2] is a federal agency under the administrative control of the Secretary to the Government of Pakistan for Aviation which is responsible for protecting the airports, facilities and the planes (on-ground or in-air) in Pakistan. ASF s
Szczecin-Dąbie Airstrip ( German : Flughafen am Dammschen See) is a small airstrip on the Eastern bank of the Oder river in Dąbie , Szczecin , Poland . The original grass landing strip was built in 1921 as Stettin Airfield (at that time belonging to Germany ) and was used for domestic flights of Deu
Strother Army Airfield was a World War II training base of the United States Army Air Forces Central Flying Training Command (CFTC), and later II Fighter Command . It is currently the city-owned Strother Field . WWII era US military installation Strother Army Airfield Strother Air Force Base Par
#18 Kempegowda International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport ( IATA : BLR , ICAO : VOBL ) is an international airport serving Bangalore , the capital of Karnataka , India . Spread over 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) , it is located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) north of the city near the suburb of Devanahalli . It is owned and opera
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport ( French : Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle , IATA : CDG , ICAO : LFPG ) or Roissy Airport , is the principal airport serving the French capital, Paris , and the largest international airport in France. Opened in 1974, it is in Roissy-en-France , 23 km (14 mi)
Hangar No. 1 is an airship hangar located at Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst in Manchester Township , in Ocean County , New Jersey , United States. It was the intended destination of the rigid airship LZ 129 Hindenburg prior to the Hindenburg disaster on May 6, 1937, when it burned while lan
The Gourdou-Leseurre GL.30 was a racing aircraft built in France in 1920 which formed the basis for a highly successful family of fighter aircraft based on the same design. GL.30 Gourdou-Leseurre GL-32 (LGL.32) Role Fighter Type of aircraft National origin France Manufacturer Gourdou-Leseurre First
F-1 Favorit ( English: Ф-1 «Фаворит» ) is a light sporting biplane for aerobatics, a modernized version of B2M Mosquit . It was designed and built by the Avion Group together with Moscow Aviation Institute specialists. Avion MAI F-1 Favorit MAI F-1 (RA-0444G) at Koltchugino in May 2007 Role Sporting
#3 HAT LS2
HAT LS2 (designation standing for "Landplane, Single engine, 2-seater) is a light airplane developed by Hellenic Aeronautical Technologies (HAT), a small Greek manufacturer of aerospace components. Design started in 1990 followed by prototype construction. After a temporary delay of the program, fir
#4 Adaro Chirta
The Adaro 1.E.7 Chirta was a Spanish military trainer aircraft built shortly before the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War . 1935 Spanish trainer aircraft Chirta Adaro Chirta (Lei Ailes 1935) Role Trainer Type of aircraft National origin Spain Manufacturer Adaro Designer Julio Adaro Tarradillos First
The Sopwith 5F.1 Dolphin was a British fighter aircraft manufactured by the Sopwith Aviation Company . It was used by the Royal Flying Corps and its successor, the Royal Air Force , during the First World War . The Dolphin entered service on the Western Front in early 1918 and proved to be a formida
#6 Berkut 360
The Berkut 360 is a tandem-seating, two-seat homebuilt canard aircraft with pusher configuration and retractable landing gear, built primarily of carbon fiber and fiberglass . This article is about the U.S.-made, propeller-driven general aviation aircraft. For the Russian-made, jet-powered experimen
The St. Louis YPT-15 was an American two-seat primary training biplane, built by the St. Louis Aircraft Corporation for use by the United States Army Air Corps . 13 examples of the type were acquired, serving in the late 1930s. YPT-15 Role Primary trainer Type of aircraft National origin United Stat
The British Martin-Baker MB 5 was the ultimate development of a series of prototype fighter aircraft built during the Second World War . Neither the MB 5 nor its predecessors ever entered production , despite what test pilots described as excellent performance. [1] British fighter prototype MB 5 Rol
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 ( Russian : Микоян и Гуревич МиГ-21 ; NATO reporting name : Fishbed ) is a supersonic jet fighter and interceptor aircraft , designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union . Its nicknames include: "balalaika", because its planform resembles the stringe
The Antonov An-225 Mriya ( Ukrainian : Антонов Ан-225 Мрія , lit. ' dream' or 'inspiration ' ; NATO reporting name : Cossack ) was a strategic airlift cargo aircraft designed in the 1980s by the Antonov Design Bureau in the Soviet Union . It was originally developed as an enlargement of the Antono
#11 Dive bomber
A dive bomber is a bomber aircraft that dives directly at its targets in order to provide greater accuracy for the bomb it drops. Diving towards the target simplifies the bomb's trajectory and allows the pilot to keep visual contact throughout the bomb run. This allows attacks on point targets and s
The Supermarine Attacker is a British single-seat naval jet fighter designed and produced by aircraft manufacturer Supermarine for the Royal Navy 's Fleet Air Arm (FAA). The type has the distinction of being the first jet fighter to enter operational service with the FAA. [1] Carrier-based fighter a
#13 Airbus A321
The Airbus A321 is a member of the Airbus A320 family of short to medium range, narrow-body , commercial passenger twin engine jet airliners ; [lower-alpha 2] it carries 185 to 236 passengers. It has a stretched fuselage which was the first derivative of the baseline A320 and entered service in 1994
#14 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
#15 Wright Flyer II
The Wright Flyer II was the second powered aircraft built by Wilbur and Orville Wright . During 1904 they used it to make a total of 105 flights, ultimately achieving flights lasting five minutes and also making full circles, which was accomplished by Wilbur for the first time on September 20. Wrigh
#16 Antonov An-26
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
#17 Fokker 100
The Fokker 100 is a regional jet produced by Fokker in the Netherlands. The Fokker 100 is based on the Fokker F28 with a fuselage stretched by 18.8 ft (5.7 m) to seat up to 109 passengers, up from 85. It is powered by two newer Rolls-Royce Tay turbofans, and it has an updated glass cockpit and a
#18 Airbus A318
The Airbus A318 is the smallest and least numerous variant airliner of the Airbus A320 family . The A318 carries 107 to 132 passengers and has a maximum range of 5,750 kilometres (3,100 nautical miles ) . [2] Final assembly of the aircraft took place in Hamburg , Germany. It is intended primarily fo
#19 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 Grumman F-14 Tomcat is an American carrier-capable supersonic , twin-engine , two-seat, twin-tail, variable-sweep wing fighter aircraft . The Tomcat was developed for the United States Navy 's Naval Fighter Experimental (VFX) program after the collapse of the General Dynamics-Grumman F-111B proj
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
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 Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the United States Navy 's third Nimitz -class supercarrier . She is named for Carl Vinson (1883-1981), a congressman from Georgia , in recognition of his contributions to the U.S. Navy. The ship was launched during Vinson's lifetime in 1980, undertook her maiden voyage in
USS Rudyerd Bay (CVE-81) was the twenty-seventh of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was named after Rudyerd Bay, within Ketcchikan Gateway Bourough , of the Territory of Alaska . Today, the bay lies within Misty Fjords National Monume
USS Enterprise (CVN-80) will be the third Gerald R. Ford -class aircraft carrier to be built for the United States Navy . [6] [7] She will be the ninth United States naval vessel and third aircraft carrier to bear the name , and is scheduled to be in operation by 2028. Her construction began in Augu
HMS Albion is an amphibious transport dock of the Royal Navy , the first of the two-ship Albion class . Built by BAE Systems Marine in Barrow-in-Furness , Albion was launched in March 2001 by the Princess Royal . Her sister ship , Bulwark , was launched in November 2001, also from Barrow. Affiliated
#7 JS Shirane
JS Shirane ( しらね , Shi-ra-ne ) (DDH-143) was the lead ship of the her eponymous class of destroyer in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Shirane-class helicopter destroyer "Shirane" redirects here. For other uses, see Shirane (disambiguation) . JS Shirane underway in 2013 History Japan N
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
#9 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
#10 HMS Archer (D78)
HMS Archer was a Long Island -class escort carrier built by the United States in 1939–1940 and operated by the Royal Navy during World War II . She was built as the cargo ship Mormacland , but was converted to an escort carrier and renamed HMS Archer . Her transmission was a constant cause of proble
HMS Speaker (D90) , a Ruler -class escort carrier , based on a "C3" hull, was originally the Bogue -class USS Delgada (AVG/ACV/CVE-40) , which was transferred to the United Kingdom under the Lend-Lease program. For other ships with the same name, see HMS Speaker . History United Kingdom Name HMS Spe
#12 USS Peleliu
USS Peleliu (LHA-5) is a Tarawa -class amphibious assault ship of the United States Navy , named for the Battle of Peleliu of World War II . Entering service in 1980, she has been deployed to the Persian Gulf on several occasions, performed an evacuation of U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay following the er
USS Chincoteague (AVP-24) was a United States Navy seaplane tender in commission from 1943 to 1946 that saw service in the Pacific during World War II . After the war, she was in commission in the United States Coast Guard as the cutter USCGC Chincoteague (WAVP-375) , later WHEC-375 , from 1949 to 1
#14 Unryū-class aircraft carrier
The Unryū -class aircraft carriers ( 雲龍型航空母艦 , Unryū-gata Kōkūbokan ) were World War II Japanese aircraft carriers . Sixteen ships of the class were planned under the Maru Kyū Programme (Ship #302 in 1941) and the Kai-Maru 5 Programme (#5001–5015 in 1942). However, only three of the Unryū -class car
USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is the seventh Nimitz -class nuclear-powered supercarrier in the United States Navy , named for Senator John C. Stennis of Mississippi. US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) USS John C. Stennis underway off the coast of southern California Hi
USS Childs (DD-241/AVP-14/AVD-1) was a Clemson -class destroyer in service with the United States Navy from 1920 to 1945. She was scrapped in 1946. Clemson-class destroyer For ships with a similar name, see USS Alonzo Child (1857) . USS Childs in 1927 History United States Namesake Earle W. F. Child
#17 Japanese aircraft carrier Chiyoda
Chiyoda ( 千代田 , "Thousandth-Generation Field" ) was a light aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II . Originally constructed as the second vessel of the Chitose -class seaplane tenders in 1934, she continued to operate in that capacity during the Second Sino-Japanese War a
HMAS Sydney (R17/A214/P214/L134) was a Majestic -class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). She was built for the Royal Navy and was launched as HMS Terrible (93) in 1944, but was not completed before the end of World War II . The carrier was sold to Australia in 1947,
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) is the eighth Nimitz -class aircraft carrier of the United States Navy , named after the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman . She is currently homeported at Naval Station Norfolk , Virginia. US Navy Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN
USS Siboney (CVE-112/AKV-12) (ex-Frosty Bay) was a Commencement Bay -class escort carrier of the United States Navy . She was the second ship named for Siboney, Cuba , the Cuban Village near which troops of Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders fought during the Spanish–American War . Commencement Bay-c
#1 Silverjet
Silverjet was a British all- business class airline headquartered at London Luton Airport in Luton, Bedfordshire , England, [1] that, prior to the suspension of operations on 30 May 2008, [2] operated services to Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport . A proposed rescu
#2 Aviación del Litoral Fluvial Argentino
The airline Aviación del Litoral Fluvial Argentino or A.L.F.A. was a joint venture established on May 16, 1946, by the Argentine government, through national decree 13.532, and the merger of "Corporación Sudamericana de Servicios Aéreos S.A." (CSSA) and "Compañía Argentina de Aeronavegación Dodero S
Monarch Airlines , also known as Monarch , was a British charter and scheduled airline founded by Bill Hodgson and Don Peacock and financed by the Swiss Sergio Mantegazza family. The company later became a low-cost airline [3] [4] in 2004 before abandoning charter flying completely. The airline's he
AirTran Airways (stylized as ɑir Tran ) was an American low-cost airline that was originally headquartered in Orlando, Florida , and ceased operation following its acquisition by Southwest Airlines . American low-cost airline from 1993 to 2014 "AirTran" redirects here. For other uses, see AirTran (d
#5 Taquan Air
Taquan Air is the operating name for Venture Travel, LLC , an American regional airline headquartered in Ketchikan , a city in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of Alaska . [3] It operates domestic scheduled passenger and charter services. Its base is Ketchikan Harbor Seaplane Base , which
#6 ViaAir
Via Airlines was a US domestic regional airline offering scheduled service across the United States. The airline originally focused on scheduled Essential Air Service from Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley, West Virginia , Parkersburg/Marietta in Parkersburg, West Virginia to Charlotte Doug
Delta Air Lines, Inc. , typically referred to as Delta , is one of the major airlines of the United States and a legacy carrier . One of the world's oldest airlines in operation , Delta is headquartered in Atlanta , Georgia . [1] The airline, along with its subsidiaries and regional affiliates, incl
British United Airways ( BUA ) was a private, independent [nb 1] British airline formed as a result of the merger of Airwork Services and Hunting-Clan Air Transport in July 1960, making it the largest wholly private airline based in the United Kingdom at the time. British and Commonwealth Shipping (
#9 Wind Jet
Wind Jet S.p.A. was an Italian low-cost airline based in Catania , Italy . [1] It was founded in 2003, following the disbandment of Air Sicilia by current CEO Antonino Pulvirenti, also owner of football team Calcio Catania . On 11 August 2012 the airline ceased operations until further notice due to
#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
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
#12 Air Littoral
Air Littoral was an airline based in France that operated from 1972 to 2004. The airline operated domestic services as well as a small amount of regional routes. The airline also operated feeder services on behalf of Air France . For the Mexican airline formerly known as Aerolitoral, see Aeromexico
#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 Israir Airlines
Israir Airlines Ltd. , more commonly referred to as Israir , is an Israeli airline headquartered in Tel Aviv . [1] It operates domestic scheduled and air taxi flights from Ben Gurion International Airport , Ramon Airport , and Haifa Airport as well as international charter services from Ben Gurion I
Silver State Helicopters was a helicopter flight training, sight seeing tours and charter air operator. The company was founded in 1999 by Jerry Airola, flying Robinson R22 helicopters . [1] Silver State Helicopters expanded rapidly and reported revenues of US $40.7 million in 2005 and US$78.1 milli
#16 SNETA
The Syndicat national d'Etude des Transports Aériens ("National Union of Study of Aerial Transport"), known by its acronym SNETA , was a Belgian airline which operated from 1919 to 1923 in order to pioneer commercial aviation in Belgium . In 1923 it ceased operations and merged into the newly founde
#17 Belavia
Belavia , formally Belavia Belarusian Airlines ( Belarusian : ААТ «Авіякампанія «Белавія» ; Russian : ОАО «Авиакомпания «Белавиа» ), is the flag carrier and national airline of Belarus , headquartered in Minsk . [3] The state-owned company had, as of 2007, 1,017 employees. [4] Belavia serves a netwo
#18 Elite Airways
Elite Airways is an airline based in the United States operating charter and scheduled passenger flights. The airline adjusts destinations as demand increases or decreases. The airline is headquartered in Portland, Maine . [2] Airline of the United States Elite Airways IATA ICAO Callsign 7Q MNU MAIN
#19 Largest airlines in the world
The largest airlines in the world can be defined in several ways. As of 2019 [update] , American Airlines Group is the largest by fleet size, passengers carried and revenue passenger mile . Delta Air Lines is the largest by revenue , assets value and market capitalization . Lufthansa Group is the la
#20 Egyptair
Egyptair ( Egyptian Arabic : مصر للطيران , Maṣr leṭ-Ṭayarān ) is the state-owned flag carrier [1] of Egypt . The airline is headquartered at Cairo International Airport , its main hub, operating scheduled passenger and freight services to 81 destinations in the Middle East , Europe , Africa , Asia ,
The Zeppelin R Class was a type of rigid airship developed by Zeppelin Luftschiffbau in 1916 for use by the Imperial German Navy and the German Army for bombing and naval patrol work. Introduced in July 1916 at a time when British air defences were becoming increasingly capable, several were lost in
The Italia was a semi-rigid airship belonging to the Italian Air Force . It was designed by Italian engineer and General Umberto Nobile who flew the dirigible in his second series of flights around the North Pole . The Italia crashed in 1928, with one confirmed fatality from the crash, one fatality
The following is a partial list of airship accidents . This list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items . ( July 2013 ) This transport-related list is incomplete ; you can help by adding missing items . ( October 2021 ) This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July
The 465th Bombardment Group is an inactive United States Air Force unit. It was last assigned to the 465th Troop Carrier Wing at Évreux-Fauville Air Base , France, where it was inactivated on 8 July 1957. 465th Bombardment Group 465th Bombardment Group making a bomb run during 1944 Active 1943–1945;
No. 213 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal Air Force . The squadron was formed on 1 April 1918 from No. 13 (Naval) Squadron of the Royal Naval Air Service . [4] This RNAS squadron was itself formed on 15 January 1918 from the Seaplane Defence Flight which, since its creation in June 1917, had had
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
Attack Squadron TWELVE ( ATKRON TWELVE or VA-12 ), also known as the "Flying Ubangis" or "Clinchers" , was an attack squadron of the United States Navy active during the Cold War . From their home port at Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Florida , the squadron made more than thirty major overseas de
#5 List of LTV A-7 Corsair II operators
The following is a list of operators of the LTV A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft.
The 63d Fighter Wing (63 FW) is a disbanded unit of the United States Air Force , last stationed at Ellington Field , Houston, Texas. It was withdrawn from the Texas Air National Guard (TX ANG) and inactivated on 11 October 1950. This article includes a list of references , related reading or extern
The 80th Flying Training Wing is a wing of the United States Air Force based out of Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls , Texas. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( November 2012 ) 80th Flying Training Wing T-6A Texan II (left) T-38C Talon (right) of 80th Flying Trainin
Royal Prussian Jagdstaffel 83 , commonly abbreviated to Jasta 83 , was a "hunting group" (i.e., fighter squadron) of the Luftstreitkräfte , the air arm of the Imperial German Army during World War I . Kampfeinsitzerstaffel 3 , the predecessor to the squadron would score nine aerial victories during
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
The 493rd Fighter Squadron (493rd FS), nicknamed the Grim Reapers , is part of the United States Air Force 's 48th Fighter Wing located at RAF Lakenheath , Suffolk, United Kingdom. The 493rd is currently not equipped with any aircraft but is expected to receive the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II
#11 101st Intelligence Squadron
The United States Air Force 's 101st Intelligence Squadron ( 101 IS ), Massachusetts Air National Guard , is an intelligence unit assigned to the 102nd Intelligence Wing and located at Otis Air National Guard Base , Massachusetts . From its creation in 1921 to its mission change in 2008, the 101st w
#12 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
No. 616 (South Yorkshire) Squadron is an active Reserve unit of the Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF) assigned to the RAF ISTAR Force at RAF Waddington. It was originally formed as a unit of the British Auxiliary Air Force in 1938, active throughout World War 2 as a fighter unit, becoming the 1st o
#14 1st Fighter Wing
The 1st Fighter Wing (1 FW) is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the Air Combat Command Ninth Air Force . It is stationed at Langley Air Force Base , VA. where it is a tenant unit, being supported by the 633d Air Base Wing . United States Air Force flying unit 1st Fighter Wing Formation of
The 90th Fighter Squadron is a squadron of the United States Air Force . It is assigned to the 3d Operations Group , 3d Wing, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, Pacific Air Forces . The squadron is equipped with the F-22 Raptor fighter . [1] This article is about the post-1991 90th Fighter Squadron. For the 90t
#16 Escadrille 73
Escadrille 73 of the French Air Force originated at Corcieux on 23 May 1915 as Detachment N 49 during the World War I. Escadrille N 73 - SPA 73 Spad aircraft Country France Branch French Air Service Type Reconnaissance/Fighter Engagements World War I Military unit
No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron was a unit of the British Auxiliary Air Force and later the Royal Auxiliary Air Force between 1937 and 1957. No. 615 (County of Surrey) Squadron RAuxAF Active 1 Jun 1937 – 10 Jun 1945 10 Jun 1945 – 25 Sep 1945 10 May 1946 – 10 Mar 1957 Country United Kingdom Branc
The 425th Fighter Squadron is part of the 56th Operations Group at Luke Air Force Base , Arizona. It operates the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft conducting advanced fighter training for Republic of Singapore Air Force F-16 pilots. US Air Force unit 425th Fighter Squadron 425th Fighte
The 344th Fighter Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with 343d Fighter Group stationed at Shemya Army Airfield , Alaska Territory . This article includes a list of references , related reading or external links , but its sources remain unclear because it la
Jagdgeschwader 27 (JG 27) " Afrika " was a fighter wing of the Luftwaffe during World War II . The wing was given the name "Africa" for serving in the North African Campaign predominantly alone in the period from April 1941 to September 1942. Elements of JG 27 fought in every major theatre of op
Frank Wattendorf (1906 — 1986) was an American physicist specializing in wind tunnels for research in aerodynamics . Wattendorf is recalled for his report on the wind tunnel at Ötztal that was under construction in Austria during World War II. Wattendorf's report, and one by Theodore von Kármán , sp
Radar, Airborne Interception, Mark IV ( AI Mk. IV ), produced by USA as SCR-540 , was the world's first operational air-to-air radar system . Early Mk. III units appeared in July 1940 on converted Bristol Blenheim light bombers , while the definitive Mk. IV reached widespread availability on the Bri
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
The aircraft design process is a loosely defined method used to balance many competing and demanding requirements to produce an aircraft that is strong, lightweight, economical and can carry an adequate payload while being sufficiently reliable to safely fly for the design life of the aircraft. Simi
Petro Vasylovych Balabuyev ( Ukrainian : Петро Васильович Балабуєв , 23 March 1931 in Valuisk, Luhansk Oblast , Ukrainian SSR – 17 May 2007) was a Ukrainian aircraft designer, engineer, Doctor of Engineering (1988), professor, chief designer of the Antonov Design Bureau (1984 – May 2005), Hero o
#2 Artur de Sacadura Freire Cabral
Artur de Sacadura Freire Cabral , GCTE (23 May 1881 – 15 November 1924), known simply as Sacadura Cabral ( Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐkɐˈduɾɐ kɐˈbɾaɫ] ), was a Portuguese aviation pioneer. He, together with fellow aviator Gago Coutinho , conducted the first flight across the South Atlantic Ocean
#3 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Royal Aero Club in 1911
The Royal Aero Club issued Aviators Certificates from 1910. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Ronald Ellwin Evans Jr. (November 10, 1933 – April 7, 1990) was an American electrical engineer , aeronautical engineer , officer and aviator in the United States Navy , and NASA astronaut . As Command Module Pilot on Apollo 17 he was one of the 24 astronauts to have flown to the Moon, and one of
Lieutenant Colonel John Cyril Porte , CMG , FRAeS (26 February 1884 – 22 October 1919) was a British flying boat pioneer associated with the First World War Seaplane Experimental Station at Felixstowe . [3] British aviator John Cyril Porte Porte on 22 June 1914, day of the naming ceremony for Wanama
#6 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 .
Leroy Stevenson (Skipp) Fletcher (born October 10, 1936) is an American mechanical and aerospace engineer , and college dean, [1] who served as the 104th president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1985–86, [2] and was recipient of the 2002 ASME Medal . American academic engineer L.
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]
Hermann Dorner (May 23, 1882 – February 6, 1963) was a German pioneer of aviation . During the First World War he designed two-seat combat aircraft for Hannoversche Waggonfabrik , most notably the Hannover CL.II through Hannover CL.IV designs. German aviator This article needs additional citations f
#10 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Aéro-Club de France in 1911
The Aéro-Club de France issued Aviators Certificates from 1909. [1] These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale . French aviators' licences were issued from 1 January 1910, but by this time many aviation pioneers, e.g. Louis Blériot and the Wright brothers
#11 Elsie Mackay
Honorable Lady Elsie Mackay (August 21, 1893–13th March 1928) was a British actress , jockey , interior decorator and pioneering aviator who died attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean with Walter G. R. Hinchliffe [1] in a single engined Stinson Detroiter . [2] Her stage name as an actress was Poppy
#12 Richard Pearse
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
#13 Michael Porter
Michael Eugene Porter (born May 23, 1947) [2] is an American academic known for his theories on economics, business strategy, and social causes. He is the Bishop William Lawrence University Professor at Harvard Business School , and he was one of the founders of the consulting firm The Monitor Group
#14 Tapan Misra
Tapan Misra (born 20 January 1961) is an Indian scientist who has been the Director of Space Applications Centre [1] and Physical Research Laboratory [2] in ISRO . He later became Senior Advisor to the Chairman , ISRO. [3] Indian scientist Tapan Misra Director, Space Applications Centre , Indian Spa
#15 Jake Pavelka
Jacob Lynn "Jake" Pavelka (born January 27, 1978) is an American television personality, pilot, actor, and model who appeared on six reality TV programs, most notably The Bachelor . He is also the CEO of the company "Rhino Removal". American television personality (born 1978) Jake Pavelka Jake Pavel
#16 Neil Armstrong
Neil Alden Armstrong (August 5, 1930 – August 25, 2012) was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer , and the first person to walk on the Moon . He was also a naval aviator , test pilot , and university professor. American astronaut and lunar explorer (1930–2012) For other uses, see Neil A
#17 Umberto Nobile
Umberto Nobile ( Italian pronunciation: [umˈbɛrto ˈnɔːbile] ; 21 January 1885 – 30 July 1978) was an Italian aviator, aeronautical engineer and Arctic explorer. Nobile was a developer and promoter of semi-rigid airships during the years between the two World Wars . He is primarily remembered for d
#18 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
#19 Viviane Elder
Viviane Elder (born 23 May 1904 in Rennes , France – 21 October 1960 in Cannes , France) was an aviator, driver and actress from France. [1] In April 1936, Elder and two passengers caused concern when they were delayed for two days during a car rally in the Saharan desert. The magazine La Vie Arienn
Air Commodore James George Weir , CMG , CBE (23 May 1887 – 7 November 1973) was an early Scottish aviator and airman . He was a successful industrialist who financed Juan de la Cierva 's development of the autogiro . James George Weir Born ( 1887-05-23 ) 23 May 1887 Cambuslang , Scotland Died 7 Nove
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
#1 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1980s
Following is a list of accidents and incidents experienced by Aeroflot during the 1980s. The deadliest accident the carrier experienced in this decade occurred in July 1985 ( 1985-07 ) , when Flight 7425 , a Tupolev Tu-154B-2 , stalled en route and crashed near Uchkuduk , then located in the Uzb
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1969: Years in aviation : 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 19
#3 List of accidents and incidents involving military aircraft (1955–1959)
This is a list of notable accidents and incidents involving military aircraft grouped by the year in which the accident or incident occurred. Not all of the aircraft were in operation at the time. Combat losses are not included except for a very few cases denoted by singular circumstances. This tran
#4 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
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1999: Years in aviation : 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 20
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
#7 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
#9 ILIS 1936
The ILIS 1936 (Swedish: Internationella Luftfartsutställningen i Stockholm ) was an international aviation exhibition held at Lindarängen airport in the Swedish capital Stockholm between 15 May 1936 and 1 June 1936. It was the first specialised exhibition recognised by the Bureau International des E
#10 1974 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1974: Years in aviation : 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 19
#11 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
#12 List of mid-air collisions and incidents in the United Kingdom
A number of mid-air collisions and incidents have taken place in the United Kingdom. This article needs additional citations for verification . ( July 2013 )
#13 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
#14 2015 Fox Glacier helicopter crash
On 21 November 2015, a Eurocopter AS350 Astar helicopter, operated by Alpine Adventures on a sightseeing flight, crashed on Fox Glacier in the South Island of New Zealand. All seven people on board died. [1] [2] Aviation accident 2015 Fox Glacier helicopter crash Example of a Eurocopter AS350 Accide
#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 Oregon International Air Show
The Oregon International Air Show - formerly the "Portland Rose Festival Air Show" - is an annual event held in Oregon , United States . The event began in 1988, and has an average annual attendance of 55,000. Profits from the show are distributed to local charities . [1] Oregon International Air Sh
#17 2006 in aviation
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2006: Years in aviation : 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s Years : 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 200
#18 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
#19 2006 Royal Air Force Nimrod crash
On 2 September 2006, a Royal Air Force Hawker Siddeley Nimrod suffered an in-flight fire and subsequently crashed in Kandahar , Afghanistan , killing all fourteen crew members on board. The crash, which occurred during a reconnaissance flight, was the biggest single loss of life suffered by the Brit
#20 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
The Schweizer SGS 2-32 is an American two-seat, mid-wing, two or three-place glider built by Schweizer Aircraft of Elmira, New York . [3] American glider SGS 2-32 Role Open-class sailplane Type of aircraft National origin United States Manufacturer Schweizer Aircraft Corporation Designer Ernest Schw
#2 Opel RAK.1
The Opel RAK.1 (also known as the Opel RAK.3 [1] ) was the world's first purpose-built rocket-powered aircraft. It was designed and built by Julius Hatry under commission from Fritz von Opel , who flew it on September 30, 1929 in front of a large crowd at Rebstock airport near Frankfurt am Main . Th
#1 Sikorsky R-4
The Sikorsky R-4 is a two-seat helicopter that was designed by Igor Sikorsky with a single, three-bladed main rotor and powered by a radial engine. The R-4 was the world's first large-scale mass-produced helicopter and the first helicopter used by the United States Army Air Forces , [1] the United S
#2 HAL Light Combat Helicopter
The HAL Light Combat Helicopter ( LCH ) is an Indian multi-role attack helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The LCH has been ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army . Its flight ceiling is the highest among all attack helicopters. [2] Ind
Ingenuity, nicknamed Ginny, is a small robotic coaxial rotor helicopter operating on Mars as part of NASA 's Mars 2020 mission along with the Perseverance rover , which landed on February 18, 2021. Two months later, on April 19, Ingenuity successfully completed the first powered controlled extraterr
#4 List of flights by Ingenuity helicopter on Mars
The NASA helicopter Ingenuity on Mars made the first powered controlled flights by an aircraft on a planet other than Earth. [1] [2] Its first flight was April 19, 2021, after landing February 18 attached to the underside of the Perseverance rover. [3] Ingenuity weighs 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) and i
The Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma is a four-bladed, twin-engined medium transport/utility helicopter that was designed and originally produced by the French aerospace manufacturer Sud Aviation . It is capable of carrying up to 20 passengers as well as a variety of cargoes, either internally or externally
#6 Bell 407
The Bell 407 is a four-blade, single-engine, civil utility helicopter. A derivative of the Bell 206L-4 LongRanger , the 407 uses the four-blade, soft-in-plane design rotor with composite hub developed for the United States Army 's OH-58D Kiowa Warrior instead of the two-blade, semi-rigid, teetering
The Hiller OH-23 Raven is a three-place, military light observation helicopter based on the Hiller Model 360. The Model 360 was designated by the company as the UH-12 ("UH" for United Helicopters ), [1] which was first flown in 1948. Family of light helicopters "OH 23" redirects here. OH 23 may also
The NASA helicopter Ingenuity on Mars made the first powered controlled flights by an aircraft on a planet other than Earth. [1] [2] Its first flight was April 19, 2021, after landing February 18 attached to the underside of the Perseverance rover. [3] Ingenuity weighs 1.8 kilograms (4.0 lb) and i
#9 Boeing–Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche
The Boeing–Sikorsky RAH-66 Comanche is an American stealth armed reconnaissance and attack helicopter designed for the United States Army . Following decades of development, the RAH-66 program was canceled in 2004 before mass production began, by which point nearly US$ 7 billion had been spent on th
#1 Boeing–Embraer joint venture
Boeing Brasil–Commercial was a proposed, but failed joint venture between Boeing and Embraer to design, build, and sell commercial airliners worldwide. The partnership was established in February 2019, after Boeing agreed to purchase an 80% stake in Embraer's commercial aircraft division. The deal w
Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a British multinational aerospace and defence company incorporated in February 2011. The company owns Rolls-Royce, a business established in 1904 which today designs, manufactures and distributes power systems for aviation and other industries. Rolls-Royce is the world's
Turkish Technic ( Turkish Airlines Maintenance Center ), is the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) center of Turkish Airlines . Third party airlines are also served. Turkish Technic is headquartered at Istanbul Atatürk International Airport (ISL) and owns a maintenance hangar at Istanbul airport
Beta Technologies (stylized as BETA Technologies), is a Burlington, Vermont -based aerospace manufacturer developing electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the cargo and logistics industry. [2] The company has also developed a network of specially designed charging infrastructur
#5 Urban Air
Urban Air was an aircraft manufacturer based in the Czech Republic . [1] Urban Air Type Private company Industry Aerospace Founded 1998 Defunct circa 2010 Headquarters Ústí nad Orlicí , Czech Republic Number of employees 40 Website www .urbanair .cz The company was a manufacturer of light sport and
#6 Embraer
Embraer S.A. ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ẽbɾaˈɛɾ] ) is a Brazilian multinational aerospace manufacturer that produces commercial, military, executive and agricultural aircraft , [5] and provides aeronautical services. It was founded in 1969 in São José dos Campos , São Paulo , where its headquart
#7 Hellenic Aeronautical Technologies
HAT (Hellenic Aeronautical Technologies) is a small Greek aerospace company based in Athens . Its founder, Anastasios Makrykostas has been an aerospace engineer in Hellenic Aerospace Industry . HAT specializes in aircraft parts made of composite materials. The first flight of its own developed aircr
#8 Ikarus Drachen Tomas Pellicci
Ikarus Drachen Tomas Pellicci (English: Thomas Pellicci ) is a German aircraft manufacturer based in Stephanskirchen , founded by Tomas Pellicci. The company specializes in the design and construction of beginner hang gliders for schools and flight training use. [1] [2] German aircraft manufacturer
The Delta Flight Museum is an aviation and corporate museum located in Atlanta, Georgia , United States , near the airline's main hub, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport . The museum is housed in two 1940s-era Delta Air Lines aircraft hangars at Delta's headquarters, designated a Histo
#1 SC250 bomb
The SC 250 ( Sprengbombe Cylindrisch 250 ) was an air-dropped general purpose high-explosive bomb built by Germany during World War II and used extensively during that period. It could be carried by almost all German bomber aircraft , and was used to notable effect by the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka ( Sturz
Rapier is a surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army to replace their towed Bofors 40/L70 anti-aircraft guns . The system is unusual as it uses a manual optical guidance system, sending guidance commands to the missile in flight over a radio link. This results in a high level of accurac
#3 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]
#4 RP-3
The RP-3 (from Rocket Projectile 3 inch ) was a British air to ground rocket projectile introduced during the Second World War . The "3 inch" designation referred to the nominal diameter of the rocket motor tube. The use of a 60-pound (27 kg) warhead gave rise to the alternative name of the "60-po