Lockheed F-94 Starfire was the first operational jet-powered all-weather interceptor of the US Air Force, as well as the first USAF fighter to use an afterburner. For over three years,…

Photo: Louis S. Gundlach Whispers of a New Horizon  At the twilight of the 1950s, an era earmarked by technological advancements and armament competition, an aviation marvel was born. The…

SAAB 37 Viggen Photo: Alan Wilson Conception and Development Born out of the tumultuous atmosphere of the Cold War, the Saab 37 Viggen was a powerful manifestation of Swedish innovation…

Photo: BAE Systems The Hawker Siddeley Harrier Jump Jet, a marvel of aviation engineering, captured the imagination of aviation enthusiasts around the world. Developed in the 1960s, the Harrier became…

Boeing P-26A 33-0123 NX3378G c/n 1899 in markings of the 95th Pursuit Squadron Photo: RuthAS Boeing’s P-26 Peashooter was the first United States Army Air Corps (USAAC) fighter to feature…

The P-51 Mustang is an iconic aircraft that played a pivotal role during World War II. Renowned for its speed, range, and firepower, the Mustang remains one of the most…

The Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck, colloquially known as the “Clunk,” holds a unique place in the annals of aviation history. As the first, and only, Canadian-designed and -built jet interceptor/fighter,…

RAF Gloster Javelin FAW9 at RAF Coltishall 1971 Photo: Richard Vandervord The Gloster Javelin was a unique British twin-engine, all-weather interceptor aircraft that played a significant role in the Royal…

The Westland Whirlwind, a British twin-engine heavy fighter aircraft, played a significant role in World War II’s air combat. Westland Aircraft developed the Whirlwind as a unique and innovative design…