Author: James JT Thompson

The U.S. Army’s entry into directed energy weapons resulted in the Army taking a step out of fantasy and putting it in the present reality

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was never as impressive as the Mustang or as powerful as the Thunderbolt, but it was still greatly acknowledged by most

The reception of the first F-16 eloquently marked the end of the Ukrainian air force’s long wait and the beginning of a whole new era.

The Vought A-7 Corsair II might be one of those few planes that depict, in a very fascinating manner, the gradual development of the United

The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was never intended to attract attention—it was designed to get the work done. In the early 1950s, the little jet was

The Martin B-26 Marauder was a story of great change and endurance. At the time of its debut, the plane was considered hazardous and received

The Grumman F6F Hellcat’s tale is one of fast technical progress, unrivaled capability, and a heritage that still echoes the world over in aviation today.

The F-35 Lightning II has become a cornerstone of military aviation in the 21st century. Not only for America but also for its international partners,

The Convair B-58 Hustler was among the most daring things of the Cold War, a bomber so quick and gorgeous that it seemed to have

The Convair B-36 Peacemaker is still one of the most phenomenal things to happen to the earth. It was an idea that sprang from necessity,

Among all the planes that flew during World War II, the Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the most peculiar one. This was the first aircraft