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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
#3 Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport
Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport ( IATA : SXR , ICAO : VISR ) also known as Srinagar Airport and Budgam Airbase , is an international airport serving Srinagar , the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir , India . It is owned by the Indian Air Force , and the Airports Authority of India operates a
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
#5 RAF Digby
Royal Air Force Digby otherwise known as RAF Digby is a Royal Air Force station located near Scopwick and 11.6 mi (18.7 km) south east of Lincoln , in Lincolnshire , England. The station is home to the tri-service Joint Service Signals Organisation, part of the Joint Forces Intelligence Group of
#6 Northwest Regional Airport (Texas)
Northwest Regional Airport ( FAA LID : 52F ) is a privately owned, public use airport 3 nautical miles (5.6 km) northwest of Roanoke , in Denton County , Texas , United States. [1] For other uses, see Northwest Regional Airport . Airport in Texas Northwest Regional Airport IATA : none ICAO : none
#7 Robert Mueller Municipal Airport
Robert Mueller Municipal Airport (1930–1999, / ˈ m ɪ l ər / "Miller") was the first civilian airport built in Austin, Texas , United States. It was replaced as Greater Austin 's main airport by the Austin–Bergstrom International Airport . [2] A few miles northeast of downtown Austin , the airport wa
#8 N'Djamena International Airport
N'Djamena International Airport ( IATA : NDJ , ICAO : FTTJ ) ( Arabic : مطار انجمينا الدولي ; French : Aéroport international de N'Djaména ) is an international airport serving N'Djamena , [1] [2] the capital city of Chad . It is the country's only international airport. The airport is dual use, wit
Harnett Regional Jetport ( ICAO : KHRJ , FAA LID : HRJ ) is a county-owned public-use airport in Harnett County , North Carolina , United States . The airport is located four nautical miles (7 km) northwest of the central business district of Erwin . [1] It was formerly known as Harnett County Air
Liberal Army Airfield was a World War II Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber training base of the United States Army Air Forces ' Second Air Force . It is currently the city-owned Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport . Liberal Army Airfield Part of Second Air Force Located near Liberal, Kansas
Picauville Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield, which is located near the commune of Picauville in the Normandy region of northern France . Picauville Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-8/A-8N Manche, Basse-Normandie Region, France Picauville Airfield (A-8N) after dismantli
Glasgow Prestwick Airport ( IATA : PIK , ICAO : EGPK ) is an international airport serving the west of Scotland, situated one nautical mile (two kilometres) northeast of the town of Prestwick in South Ayrshire and 32 miles (51 kilometres) southwest of Glasgow . [1] It is the less busy of the two air
#13 Nanumea Airfield
Nanumea Airfield is a former World War II airfield on the island of Nanumea in the Ellice Islands (now known as Tuvalu ). Nanumea Airfield Part of Seventh Air Force Nanumea , Tuvalu F4F-4s of VMF-441 on alert at Nanumea 23 October 1943 Coordinates 05°41′00″S 176°07′44.4″E Type Military Airfield Site
#14 McAllen Miller International Airport
McAllen International Airport ( IATA : MFE , ICAO : KMFE , FAA LID : MFE ) is in McAllen , in Hidalgo County, Texas , United States. [1] Airport in McAllen, Texas, United States McAllen International Airport IATA : MFE ICAO : KMFE FAA LID : MFE Summary Airport type Public Owner City of McAllen Serve
Sujalaam Skycity (Andal Aerotropolis) is India 's first aerotropolis , located at Andal , in Durgapur sub-division and Asansol parliamentary constituency in the new district of Paschim Bardhaman and between the industrial cities of Durgapur and Asansol in West Bengal . It has developed the airport n
#16 Payerne Air Base
Payerne Airport ( ICAO : LSMP ) is a military airfield of the Swiss Air Force north of Payerne in Switzerland , located approximately halfway between Lausanne and Bern . Airport Payerne Airport Aérodrome de Payerne Base aérienne Payerne A MirageIIIS takes off with JATO rockets in front of the tower
Juvincourt Airfield is an abandoned military airfield, which is located near the commune of Juvincourt-et-Damary in the Aisne department of northern France . For the World War I military airfield, see Julvécourt Aerodrome . Juvincourt Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-68 Picardy Region, Franc
#18 Le Mans Airfield
Le Mans Airfield is an abandoned World War II military airfield, which is located near the City of Le Mans in the Pays de la Loire region of northern France . Le Mans Airfield Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) A-35 Pays de la Loire Region, France Le Mans Airfield Le Mans Airfield (France) Coordinates 48
#19 Don Mueang International Airport
Don Mueang International Airport ( Thai : ท่าอากาศยานดอนเมือง , RTGS : Tha-akatsayan Donmuang , pronounced [tʰâː.ʔāː.kàːt̚.sā.jāːn.dɔ̄ːn.mɯ̄âŋ] ( listen ) , or colloquially as สนามบินดอนเมือง , pronounced [sā.nǎːm.bīn.dɔ̄ːn.mɯ̄a̯ŋ] ) ( IATA : DMK , ICAO : VTBD ) is one of two international airport
Moss Airport, Rygge ( Norwegian : Moss lufthavn, Rygge ; IATA : RYG [4] , ICAO : ENRY ) was [5] an international airport serving Moss , Oslo and Eastern Norway . It is located in Rygge , 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) outside Moss and 60 kilometres (37 mi) outside Oslo. It also served as a regional airp
#1 Macchi M.67
The Macchi M.67 , was an Italian racing seaplane designed by Mario Castoldi and built by Macchi for the 1929 Schneider Trophy race. Macchi M.67 Role Racing seaplane Type of aircraft National origin Italy Manufacturer Macchi Designer Mario Castoldi First flight 10 July 1929 Number built 3 Developed f
#2 Macchi M.52
The Macchi M.52 was an Italian racing seaplane designed and built by Macchi for the 1927 Schneider Trophy race. The M.52 and a later variant, the M.52bis or M.52R , both set world speed records for seaplanes. [1] Macchi M.52 Role Racing seaplane Type of aircraft National origin Italy Manufacturer Ma
The Lockheed Martin X-33 was a proposed uncrewed, sub-scale technology demonstrator suborbital spaceplane that was developed for a period in the 1990s. The X-33 was a technology demonstrator for the VentureStar orbital spaceplane, which was planned to be a next-generation, commercially operated reus
The Hawker Hunter is a transonic British jet-powered fighter aircraft that was developed by Hawker Aircraft for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the late 1940s and early 1950s. It was designed to take advantage of the newly developed Rolls-Royce Avon turbojet engine and the swept wing , and was the
#5 Auster B.4
The Auster B.4 was an unusual British development of the Auster family of light aircraft in an attempt to create a light cargo aircraft. Auster B.4 The Auster B.4 at the Farnborough SBAC Show in September 1953 Role Light freighter Type of aircraft Manufacturer Auster First flight 7 September 1951 Nu
The Handley Page Type S , or HPS-1 was a prototype British carrier -based fighter developed for the United States Navy in the early 1920s. A low-wing monoplane , it was unsuccessful, only two being built and flown. HPS-1 Role Fighter Type of aircraft National origin United Kingdom Manufacturer Handl
The Dassault MD.454 Mystère IV is a 1950s French fighter-bomber aircraft, the first transonic aircraft to enter service with the French Air Force . [1] It was used in large-scale combat in the Israeli Air Force during the 1967 Six Day War . Fighter-bomber aircraft family, first transonic aircraft of
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
#9 VL Pyry
VL Pyry ( Finnish language for blizzard ) was a Finnish low-winged, two-seated fighter trainer aircraft, built by the State Aircraft Factory ( Valtion lentokonetehdas ) for use with the Finnish Air Force . The Pyry was in use from 1939 to 1962. The aircraft was a mixed construction of wood, steel, f
#10 Baade 152
The Baade 152 also known as Dresden 152 , VL-DDR 152 or simply 152 , was a post-war airliner designed and manufactured by East German aircraft company VEB Flugzeugwerke Dresden . The aircraft was named after German aeronautical engineer Brunolf Baade , the principal designer involved in the programm
#11 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
#12 RFB Fantrainer
The RFB Fantrainer (or Fan Trainer ) is a two-seat flight training aircraft which uses a mid-mounted ducted fan propulsion system. Developed and manufactured by German aircraft company Rhein-Flugzeugbau GmbH (RFB), it has been used by the Luftwaffe and Royal Thai Air Force . Fantrainer RFB Fantraine
#13 Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor
The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an American single-seat, twin-engine , all-weather stealth tactical fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force (USAF). As the result of the USAF's Advanced Tactical Fighter (ATF) program, the aircraft was designed as an air superiority fighter , but
#14 Loire 501
The Loire 501 was a single-engined French liaison and training flying boat of the 1930s produced by Loire Aviation . It was operated by the French Navy , remaining in service until 1940. Loire 501 Wind tunnel model of the Loire 501 Role Liaison flying boat Type of aircraft Manufacturer Loire First f
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 Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking (Pronounced "Veeking") was a large, six-engined German flying boat of World War II . Originally designed as a commercial transport, it was the largest seaplane to attain production status during the war. [1] 1940 flying boat family by Blohm & Voss BV 222 Wiking The BV
The Airbus A400M Atlas [nb 2] is a European four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft . It was designed by Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence and Space ) as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities to replace older transport aircraft, such as the Transall C-160 and the Lockheed C-13
#18 Hawker Hart
The Hawker Hart is a British two-seater biplane light bomber aircraft that saw service with the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was designed during the 1920s by Sydney Camm and manufactured by Hawker Aircraft . The Hart was a prominent British aircraft in the inter-war period, but was obsolete and already
#19 Sukhoi Su-7
The Sukhoi Su-7 ( NATO designation name : Fitter-A ) is a swept wing , supersonic fighter aircraft developed by the Soviet Union in 1955. Originally, it was designed as a tactical, low-level dogfighter , but was not successful in this role. On the other hand, the soon-introduced Su-7B series became
The de Havilland DH.98 Mosquito is a British twin-engined, shoulder-winged , multirole combat aircraft , introduced during the Second World War . Unusual in that its frame was constructed mostly of wood, it was nicknamed the "Wooden Wonder", [4] or "Mossie". [5] Lord Beaverbrook , Minister of Aircra
#1 List of escort carriers of the Royal Navy
The escort aircraft carrier , also called a "jeep carrier" or "baby flattop" in the USN or "Woolworth Carrier" by the RN, was a small and slow type of aircraft carrier used by the Royal Navy in the Second World War . They were typically half the length and one-third the displacement of the larger fl
#2 List of aircraft carriers of the United States Navy
Aircraft carriers are warships that act as airbases for carrier-based aircraft . In the United States Navy , these consist of ships commissioned with hull classification symbols CV (aircraft carrier), CVA (attack aircraft carrier), CVB (large aircraft carrier), CVL (light aircraft carrier), CVN (air
USS Lexington (CV/CVA/CVS/CVT/AVT-16) , nicknamed " The Blue Ghost ", is an Essex -class aircraft carrier built during World War II for the United States Navy . Originally intended to be named Cabot , the new aircraft carrier was renamed while under construction to commemorate the recently-lost USS
HMS Tracker (BACV-6/D24) was a Attacker -class escort carrier that was built in the United States , but served in the Royal Navy during World War II . 1943 Attacker-class escort aircraft carrier For other ships with the same name, see HMS Tracker . Tracker in circa 1944 - note the Swordfish with fol
#5 HMS Atheling
HMS Atheling (D51) was a Royal Navy Ruler-class escort carrier of the Second World War. She was a US built ship provided under lend lease and returned to the US at the end of hostilities. For other ships with the same name, see USS Glacier . HMS Atheling (D51) underway on 22 December 1943 History Un
SS Westfalen was a German ship launched on 14 November 1905 at Joh. C. Tecklenborg in Geestemünde (today Bremerhaven ). [1] Westfalen in 1933 History Nazi Germany Name SS Westfalen Namesake The Province of Westphalia in Germany Builder Joh. C. Tecklenborg, Geestemünde , Germany Yard number 208 Launc
USS Enterprise (CVN-65) , formerly CVA(N)-65 , is a decommissioned [14] United States Navy aircraft carrier . She was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and the eighth United States naval vessel to bear the name . Like her predecessor of World War II fame, she is nicknamed "Big E". At 1,123
#8 Nimitz-class aircraft carrier
The Nimitz class is a class of ten nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the United States Navy . The lead ship of the class is named after World War II United States Pacific Fleet commander Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz , who was the last living U.S. Navy officer to hold the rank. Wit
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 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 Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11) , also known as The Fighting "I" , is one of 24 Essex -class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy . She is the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific T
#12 USS Thetis Bay
USS Thetis Bay (CVE-90) was the thirty-sixth of fifty Casablanca -class escort carriers built for the United States Navy during World War II . She was launched in March 1944, commissioned in April, and served as a transport carrier in the Pacific, as well as a replenishment carrier supporting the Al
#13 Timeline for aircraft carrier service
Aircraft carriers have their origins during the days of World War I . The earliest experiments consisted of fitting temporary "flying off" platforms to the gun turrets of the warships of several nations, notably the United States and the United Kingdom. The first ship to be modified with a permanent
#14 HMS Nabob (D77)
HMS Nabob (D77) was a Ruler -class escort aircraft carrier which served in the Royal Navy during 1943 and 1944. The ship was built in the United States as the Bogue -class USS Edisto (CVE-41) (originally AVG-41 then later ACV-41 ) but did not serve with the United States Navy . In August 1944 the sh
#15 Japanese aircraft carrier Chūyō
Chūyō (冲鷹, "hawk which soars") was a Taiyō -class escort carrier originally built as Nitta Maru ( 新田 丸 ) , the first of her class of three passenger-cargo liners built in Japan during the late 1930s. She was requisitioned by the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) in late 1941 and was converted into an esc
#16 USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67)
USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) (formerly CVA-67 ), the only ship of her class, is an aircraft carrier , formerly of the United States Navy . Considered a supercarrier , [2] she is a variant of the Kitty Hawk -class , and the last conventionally powered carrier built for the Navy, [4] as all carriers si
#17 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 Monterey (CVL-26) was an Independence -class light aircraft carrier of the United States Navy , in service during World War II and used in training for several years thereafter. Independence-class light aircraft carrier of the US Navy For other ships with the same name, see USS Monterey . This a
#19 Ōsumi-class tank landing ship
The Ōsumi class ( おおすみ型輸送艦 ), is a Japanese amphibious transport dock . The class is also known as the Oosumi class. While the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) describes the Ōsumi class as tank landing ships (LSTs), they lack the bow doors and beaching capability traditionally associated wi
USS Coral Sea (CV/CVB/CVA-43) , a Midway -class aircraft carrier , was the third ship of the United States Navy to be named for the Battle of the Coral Sea . She earned the affectionate nickname " Ageless Warrior " through her long career. Initially classified as an aircraft carrier with hull classi
United Airlines is the third largest airline in the world, with 86,852 employees (which includes the entire holding company United Airlines Holdings) and 721 aircraft. It was the brainchild of William Boeing and emerged from his consolidation of numerous carriers and equipment manufacturers from 192
CJSC "Air Company ALROSA" ( Russian : ЗАО «Авиакомпания АЛРОСА» , ZAO «Aviakompanija ALROSA» ; Yakut : Алроса авиахампанньа , Alrosa aviaxampannya ), formerly Alrosa Mirny Air Enterprise (Alrosa Air Company Limited) is an airline from Mirny , Russia . Its bases are at Mirny Airport and Polyarny Airp
#3 KF Cargo
Kelowna Flightcraft Air Charter trading as KF Cargo and Kelowna Flightcraft trading as KF Maintenance and Engineering is a cargo airline based in Kelowna , British Columbia , Canada. It operates long term cargo charters for couriers and freight companies, forest fire patrols, and aircraft sales and
Delta Connection is a regional airline brand name for Delta Air Lines , under which a number of individually owned regional airlines primarily operate short- and medium-haul routes. Mainline major air carriers often use regional airlines to operate services via code sharing agreements in order to in
#5 Air Tanzania
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) ( Swahili : Kampuni ya Ndege ya Tanzania ) is the flag carrier airline of Tanzania based in Dar es Salaam with its hub at Julius Nyerere International Airport . Tanzania Airline based in Dar es Salaam Air Tanzania IATA ICAO Callsign TC ATC TANZANIA Founded 11 Marc
Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Limited ( Chinese : 甘泉香港航空公司 ) was a long-haul Asian airline. It operated scheduled services to London Gatwick Airport and Vancouver International Airport from its hub, Hong Kong International Airport . [1] The airline offered low fares as its selling technique, which was si
#7 Aerocon
Aero Comercial Oriente Norte Ltda. , [1] doing business as Aerocon , was a Bolivian airline. Its national office was in Hangar 93 in El Trompillo Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra . [2] Former airline of Bolivia This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the
Kuwait Wataniya Airways (K.S.C.) ( Arabic : (شركة الخطوط الوطنية الكويتية (ش.م.ك ), doing business as Wataniya Airways ( Arabic : الخطوط الوطنية ), was a publicly-traded company on the Kuwait Stock Exchange. Wataniya Airways' hub was the Sheikh Saad Terminal in Kuwait while its corporate headquarter
#9 Blue Air
Blue Air is a Romanian low-cost airline headquartered in Bucharest , [6] with its hub at Henri Coandă International Airport . It is the largest Romanian airline by scheduled passengers flown. [7] In 2017, Blue Air carried over 5 million passengers, a 40% increase over the 3.6 million passengers flow
#10 Pan American-Grace Airways
Pan American-Grace Airways , also known as Panagra , and dubbed "The World's Friendliest Airline" was an airline formed as a joint venture between Pan American World Airways and Grace Shipping Company . On September 13, 1928, a small single-engine Fairchild airliner flew from Lima, Peru, to Talara,
#11 YAK-Service
YAK-Service ( Russian : ЗАО «Авиационная компания «Як-Сервис» ) was an airline based in Moscow , Russia . It operated executive passenger charters. It was established on 12 February 1993 and started operations on 25 November 1993. The airline was banned from operating within the EU from 24 July 2009
LOT Polish Airlines , legally incorporated as Polskie Linie Lotnicze LOT S.A. ( Polish pronunciation: [lɔt] , flight ), is the flag carrier of Poland . [6] Established in 1928, LOT was a founding member of IATA and remains one of the world's oldest airlines in operation. [2] With a fleet of 75 air
Ventura AirConnect is an Indian nonscheduled airline operating flights in the state of Gujarat with Cessna 208 Caravan aircraft in its fleet. Initially operating flights within Madhya Pradesh , the airline shifted to Gujarat upon being acquired by a group of Gujarati diamond merchants in 2014. The a
#14 Avianca Express
Avianca Express (legally Regional Express Américas S.A.S. ) is a Colombian regional airline founded in December 2018. It is owned by Avianca Group and is being phased in, as of spring 2019, as part of the adjustment plan for its operating model and in search of more profitability and efficiency . [1
Continental Express was the operating brand name used by a number of independently owned regional airlines providing commuter airliner and regional jet feeder service under agreement with Continental Airlines . In 2012 at the time of the merger between Continental and United Airlines, two carriers w
#16 Sharp Airlines
Sharp Airlines is a regional airline founded in Hamilton , Victoria , Australia in 1990. Sharp operates scheduled airline services in the southern states of Australia. Its main bases are Essendon Airport , [2] Adelaide Airport [3] and Launceston Airport . The airline also provides charter operations
#17 Krohn Air
Krohn Air AS was a virtual , regional airline whose primary route was between Molde Airport, Årø to Trondheim Airport, Værnes in Norway . The airline was established in 2010 after Scandinavian Airlines pulled out of the Molde–Trondheim route. The airline aimed at the business segment, with early mor
#18 Southern Air
Southern Air Inc. was a global air cargo carrier headquartered in Florence, Kentucky . It was the first airline to provide ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) service for the wide-body Boeing 777F. On November 17, 2021, Southern Air ceased operations as it was merged into Atlas Air. [2] Ca
#19 Pan Am
Pan American World Airways , originally founded as Pan American Airways [2] and commonly known as Pan Am , was an American airline that was the principal and largest international air carrier and unofficial overseas flag carrier of the United States for much of the 20th century. It was the first air
#20 China Airlines
China Airlines ( CAL ; Chinese : 中華航空 ; pinyin : Zhōnghuá Hángkōng ) is the state-owned flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) , and one of its two major airlines along with EVA Air . It is headquartered in Taoyuan International Airport and operates over 1,400 flights weekly (including 91 pu
#1 AEREON 26
The AEREON 26 was an experimental aircraft developed to investigate lifting body design with a view to using its shape to create hybrid designs, part airship , part conventional aircraft. It was powered by a piston engine, driving a pusher propeller, and generated lift through the aerodynamics of it
#2 LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin operational history
LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin was a German passenger-carrying, hydrogen-filled rigid airship which flew from 1928 to 1937. It was designed and built to show that intercontinental airship travel was practicable. Its operational history included several long flights, such as a polar exploration mission, a roun
Skyhook balloons were high-altitude balloons developed by Otto C. Winzen and General Mills, Inc . They were used by the United States Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR) in the late 1940s and 1950s for atmospheric research, especially for constant-level meteorological observations at very high altit
Zeppelin "L 30" (factory number "LZ 62" ) was the first R-class " Super Zeppelin " of the German Empire . It was the most successful airship of the First World War with 31 reconnaissance flights and 10 bombing runs carrying a total of 23,305 kg of bombs, [1] with the first ones targeting England ,
The Clément-Bayard No.2 was a French military airship of 1910, developed by automobile manufacturer Clément-Bayard. Unlike their previous design , this aircraft was designed and built entirely by the firm itself. On 7 September 1910, the airship was used to make the first aerial wireless communicati
#1 513th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron
The 513th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron is an inactive United States Air Force unit. Its last assignment was with the 86th Air Division , based at Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base , France, where it was inactivated on 8 January 1961. 513th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron 513th Fighter Interceptor Squadron
No. 605 Squadron was formed as an Auxiliary Air Force Squadron. Initially formed as a bomber unit, it was one of the most successful participants of the Battle of Britain . It also had the distinction of being active during the Second World War at two fronts at a time, when the squadron was split up
Jagdgeschwader 26 (JG 26) Schlageter was a German fighter - wing of World War II . It was named after Albert Leo Schlageter , a World War I veteran, Freikorps member, and posthumous Nazi martyr, arrested and executed by the French for sabotage in 1923. The wing fought predominantly against the Wes
#4 No. 6 Squadron (Pakistan Air Force)
No. 6 Squadron , nicknamed the Antelopes , is a transport squadron of the Pakistan Air Force . It is the PAF's oldest squadron which is currently based at Nur Khan Air Base and operates the C-130 & CN-235 transport aircraft. [1] [2] [3] [4] This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or
The 20th Intelligence Squadron is a United States Air Force unit, assigned to the 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group at Offutt Air Force Base , Nebraska. It has served at Offutt since June 1992, when it was activated as the 20th Air Intelligence Squadron . "20th Tactical Recon
#6 410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron
410 Tactical Fighter Operational Training Squadron (French: 410 e Escadron d'entraînement opérationnel à l'appui tactique ), nicknamed the "Cougars", is a Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft squadron currently located at Canada's primary training base for the CF-18 (Canadian Forces version of the McDo
Escadrille 57 of the French Air Force was founded during World War I, on 10 May 1915. Escadrille MS 57 – N 57 – SPA 57 Active May 1915 Country France Branch French Air Service Type Pursuit Squadron Mascot(s) The Charging Hog Engagements World War I Military unit
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
The 107th Fighter Squadron is a unit of the Michigan Air National Guard 127th Wing . It is assigned to Selfridge Air National Guard Base , Michigan and is equipped with the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. United States Air Force Air Combat Command unit This article's lead section ma
No. 27 Squadron (Flaming Arrows) IAF is a Ground-Attack and Close Air Support squadron of the Indian Air Force, operating from Gorakhpur AFS, under Central Air Command. [1] No. 27 Squadron Active 15 February 1957 - Present Country Republic of India Branch Indian Air Force Role Fighter Garrison/HQ
No. 234 Squadron RAF had a long career within the RAF, being operational on flying boats in World War I and on fighter aircraft in World War II. After the war it remained a fighter unit till 1957. In its last incarnation the squadron was in turn Operational Training Unit (OTU), Tactical Weapon Unit
No. 84 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fighter squadron of World War II . It was established in February 1943 and was part of the defences of the Torres Strait area from April 1943 until May the next year. After being withdrawn from the Torres Strait the squadron was reduced to a ca
The 336th Fighter Squadron (336th FS), nicknamed the Rocketeers , is a United States Air Force unit. It is assigned to the 4th Operations Group and stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base , North Carolina . This article needs additional citations for verification . ( February 2015 ) 336th Fighte
#15 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
Number 2 Squadron , also known as No. II (Army Co-operation) Squadron , is the most senior squadron of the Royal Air Force . [3] It is currently equipped with the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 at RAF Lossiemouth , Moray , since reforming there on 12 January 2015. Flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No
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
#18 Jagdgeschwader 2
Jagdgeschwader 2 (JG 2) "Richthofen" was a German fighter wing during World War II . JG 2 operated the Messerschmitt Bf 109 and Focke-Wulf Fw 190 single-seat, single-engine Interceptor aircraft . This article is about the Second World War military unit. For the First World War military unit, see
#19 247th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Squadron
The 247th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Squadron ( Serbo-Croatian : 247. lovačko-bombarderska avijacijska eskadrila / 247. ловачко-бомбардерска авијацијска ескадрила ) was an aviation squadron of Yugoslav Air Force established in January, 1975 by order from January 28, 1974. 247th Fighter-Bomber Aviation
No 263 Squadron was a Royal Air Force fighter squadron formed in Italy towards the end of the First World War . After being disbanded in 1919 it was reformed in 1939 flying mainly strike and heavy fighter aircraft until becoming No 1 Squadron in 1958. Former flying squadron of the Royal Air Force No
#1 Swept wing
A swept wing is a wing that angles either backward or occasionally forward from its root rather than in a straight sideways direction. Plane wing that angles backwards or forwards A Messerschmitt Me 262 showing its pioneering swept wing design Swept wings have been flown since the pioneer days of av
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
Ivar Bernhard Sandström (September 18, 1889 — September 2, 1917) was a Swedish aviation pioneer and one of Sweden's earliest aviators. He became a cadet in 1905 and a lieutenant in 1911. In 1915 he was assigned to Dr Enoch Thulin's aviation school at Ljungbyhed to attend a pilot training course. Aft
#2 Clyde Cessna
Clyde Vernon Cessna ( / ˈ s ɛ s n ə / ; [1] December 5, 1879 – November 20, 1954) was an American aircraft designer , aviator , and early aviation entrepreneur . He is best known as the principal founder of the Cessna Aircraft Corporation , which he started in 1927 in Wichita, Kansas . American airc
Kenneth Whiting (July 22, 1881 – April 24, 1943) was a United States Navy officer who was a pioneer in submarines and is best known for his lengthy career as a pioneering naval aviator. During World War I , he commanded the first American military force to arrive in Europe for combat. After the war,
Harry Egerton Wimperis CB CBE MIEE FRAeS AMICE Wh.Sch (27 August 1876 – 16 July 1960) was a British aeronautical engineer who acted as the Director of Scientific Research at the UK's Air Ministry prior to World War II . He is best known for his role in setting up the Committee for the Scientific Sur
#5 Frank Borman
Frank Frederick Borman II (born March 14, 1928) is a retired United States Air Force (USAF) colonel , aeronautical engineer , test pilot , businessman, and NASA astronaut . He was the commander of Apollo 8 , the first mission to fly around the Moon, and together with crewmates Jim Lovell and William
Professor Elfyn John Richards (28 December 1914 – 7 September 1995) was a Welsh aeronautical engineer and acoustical engineer , the first professor of either of these subjects at Southampton University , where he founded the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research , and was the second Vice-Chancel
James Stephen Fossett (April 22, 1944 – September 3, 2007) was an American businessman and a record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer. He was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon and in a fixed-wing aircraft. He made his fortune in the financial services industry
Wernher Magnus Maximilian Freiherr von Braun (23 March 1912 – 16 June 1977) was a German-American aerospace engineer [3] and space architect . He was a member of the Nazi Party and Allgemeine SS , as well as the leading figure in the development of rocket technology in Nazi Germany and a pioneer o
Edwin Albert Link (July 26, 1904 – September 7, 1981) [1] was an American inventor, entrepreneur and pioneer in aviation , underwater archaeology , and submersibles . He invented the flight simulator , which was called the "Blue Box" or " Link Trainer ". It was commercialized in 1929, starting a now
William George Sadler (3 September 1931 – 5 April 2022) designed, built, and drove his own sports racing cars , some of which anticipated the later Formula 5000 and Can-Am cars. [1] [2] [3] He left racing and earned a Masters of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, then went on to design and buil
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
#12 List of pilots awarded an Aviator's Certificate by the Aéro-Club de France in 1910
The Aéro-Club de France issued Aviators Certificates from 1909. These were internationally recognised under the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale .
Organization devoted to the history of early pilots 39 aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 38 more aviators who died between 1908 and 1912 1936 signatures of Early Birds in recognition of the contribution of Earl Ovington to the First Regular Air Mail service, formally presented to his wife afte
#14 Perlan Project
Perlan Project Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit aeronautical exploration and atmospheric science research organization that utilizes sailplanes (gliders) designed to fly at extremely high altitudes. The Perlan Project, Inc. Type Non-operating private foundation IRS 501(c)(3) Founded 1992 Founder E
#15 C. W. A. Scott
Flight Lieutenant Charles William Anderson Scott , AFC (13 February 1903 [1] – 15 April 1946 [2] ) was an English aviator . He won the MacRobertson Air Race , a race from London to Melbourne , in 1934, in a time of 71 hours. English aviator This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or
#16 List of firsts in aviation
This is a list of firsts in aviation . For a comprehensive list of women's records, see Women in aviation . Period drawing of Montgolfier hot air balloon that made the first confirmed flight by man in 1783
Vasyl Oleksiyovych Stepanchenko ( ukr . Васи́ль Олексі́йович Степа́нченко; March 22, 1914 — September 7, 1995, Kyiv ) — Soviet Ukrainian aircraft designer, Hero of Socialist Labor , recipient of 12 state awards, laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine. [1] This article is an orphan , as no other arti
#18 Émile Taddéoli
Pierre Émile Taddéoli (March 8, 1879 in Geneva – May 24, 1920 in Romanshorn ) was a Swiss aviation pioneer. He was active as a pilot, instructor, test pilot, and also the probably most prominent pioneer using seaplanes in Switzerland. Taddéoli received the pilot's brevet number 2 issued in Switzerla
Iven Carl "Kinch" Kincheloe Jr. [1] (July 2, 1928 – July 26, 1958) [2] [3] was an American fighter pilot , test pilot , aeronautical engineer , a flying ace in the Korean War , and depending on the definition of outer space , the first person to have reached space, having performed a suborbital spac
#20 Eduardo Barrón
Eduardo Barrón (full name Eduardo Barrón y Ramos de Sotomayor ; b. 7 September 1888 - d. 13 January 1949) was a Spanish aeronautical engineer and military pilot who led the design department at Talleres Loring from 1923 to 1930. Eduardo Barrón Born ( 1888-09-07 ) 7 September 1888 Matanzas , Cuba Die
The Rolls-Royce R is a British aero engine that was designed and built specifically for air racing purposes by Rolls-Royce Limited . Nineteen R engines were assembled in a limited production run between 1929 and 1931. Developed from the Rolls-Royce Buzzard , it was a 37-litre (2,240 cu in) capacit
The Pratt & Whitney F119 , company designation PW5000 , is an afterburning turbofan engine developed by Pratt & Whitney for the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor advanced tactical fighter. American low-bypass turbofan engine for the F-22 Raptor F119 F119 engine on test Type Turbofan National origin United
The General Electric TF39 was a high-bypass turbofan engine that was developed to power the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy . The TF39 was the first high-power, high-bypass jet engine developed. The TF39 was further developed into the CF6 series of engines, and formed the basis of the LM2500 marine and industri
This is a list of aviation-related events from 2010: Years in aviation : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Centuries : 20th century · 21st century · 22nd century Decades : 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s 2030s 2040s Years : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201
#2 Aeroflot accidents and incidents in the 1980s
Following is a list of accidents and incidents experienced by Aeroflot during the 1980s. The deadliest accident the carrier experienced in this decade occurred in July 1985 ( 1985-07 ) , when Flight 7425 , a Tupolev Tu-154B-2 , stalled en route and crashed near Uchkuduk , then located in the Uzb
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
#4 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
Air Force Day ( Urdu : یوم فضائیه or Youm-e-Fizaya ) is celebrated in Pakistan as a national day on 7 September, after the annual celebration of the Defence Day . Airshows and other programs mark the Pakistan Air Force 's (PAF) role in defending the nation in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 . [1] [2]
#6 List of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-4
The Douglas DC-4 is a piston-engine airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1942 to 1947. The type was originally designed as a commercial airliner, but until the end of World War II , all were built as military transports . After the war, many of these military ai
#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
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1979: Years in aviation : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Years : 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 19
#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 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
#14 1965 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1965: Years in aviation : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s Years : 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 19
Aviastar-TU Flight 1906 was a Tupolev Tu-204 that crash-landed while attempting to land at Domodedovo airport, Moscow, Russia, in heavy fog on 22 March 2010. The aircraft of Aviastar-TU Airlines was on a ferry flight from Hurghada International Airport , Egypt to Domodedovo. There were no passengers
#16 Mandala Airlines Flight 091
Mandala Airlines Flight 091 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Medan to Jakarta , operated by Mandala Airlines with a Boeing 737-200Adv . On September 5, 2005 at 10:15 a.m. WIB (UTC+7), [1] : 2 the aircraft stalled and crashed into a heavily populated residential area seconds after t
#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 Air14
Air14 , also named 100 years Swiss Air Force was an international air show held by the Swiss Air Force in late August and early September 2014 at Payerne Air Base , Switzerland . It claimed to be the biggest airshow in Europe of 2014. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Patrouille Suisse and PC-7 Team
#19 1997 in aviation
This is a list of aviation -related events from 1997: Years in aviation : 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Centuries : 19th century · 20th century · 21st century Decades : 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Years : 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 20
#20 List of accidents and incidents involving the Douglas DC-6
The Douglas DC-6 is a piston-powered airliner and transport aircraft built by the Douglas Aircraft Company from 1946 to 1958. Originally intended as a military transport near the end of World War II , it was reworked after the war to compete with the Lockheed Constellation in the long-range commerci
The FVA 1 Schwatze Düvel (Black Devil) was a glider produced in Germany in 1920. It was a highly streamlined, thick winged cantilever monoplane . German single-seat glider, 1920 FVA-1 Schwatze Düvel Role Glider Type of aircraft National origin Germany Manufacturer Flugwissenschaftliche Vereinigung A
#1 Kellett XR-8
The Kellett XR-8 (later redesignated XH-8 ) was a helicopter built in the United States during World War II . It was a two-seat machine intended to demonstrate the feasibility of a twin-rotor system, and while it accomplished this, it also demonstrated a number of problems that prevented further dev
The Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters ) UH-72 Lakota is a twin-engine helicopter with a single, four-bladed main rotor. The UH-72 is a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145 , built by American Eurocopter (now Airbus Helicopters, Inc. ), a division of Airbus Group, Inc. Light utility multipurp
The Bell AH-1 Cobra is a single-engined attack helicopter developed and manufactured by the American rotorcraft manufacturer Bell Helicopter . A member of the prolific Huey family , the AH-1 is also referred to as the HueyCobra or Snake . This article is about the single-engine Cobra. For the twin-e
#4 TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK
The TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK is a twin-engine, tandem seat, multi-role, all-weather attack helicopter based on the Agusta A129 Mangusta platform. The T129 was developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) [1] with partner AgustaWestland . [2] The helicopter is designed for advanced attack and
#1 Cessna
Cessna ( / ˈ s ɛ s n ə / [4] ) is an American brand of general aviation aircraft owned by Textron Aviation since 2014, headquartered in Wichita, Kansas . Originally, it was a brand of the Cessna Aircraft Company , an American general aviation aircraft manufacturing corporation also headquartered in
#2 Saunders-Roe
Saunders-Roe Limited , also known as Saro , was a British aero- and marine-engineering company based at Columbine Works , East Cowes , Isle of Wight . 1929–1964 aircraft manufacturer Saunders-Roe Limited Industry Aerospace, Engineering Founded 1929 Defunct 1964 Fate Merged with Westland Aircraft Hea
#1 List of Syrian civil war barrel bomb attacks
A barrel bomb is a type of improvised explosive device used extensively by the Syrian Air Force during the Syrian civil war . They are typically made from a barrel that has been filled with High Explosives , along with shrapnel and/or oil . In Syria they are typically dropped from a helicopter . [1]
#2 MIM-23 Hawk
The Raytheon MIM-23 HAWK ("Homing All the Way Killer, commonly referred to as "Hawk") [2] [ disputed – discuss ] is an American medium-range surface-to-air missile . It was designed to be a much more mobile counterpart to the MIM-14 Nike Hercules , trading off range and altitude capability for a muc