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Of Wings & Things

When 82 is more than two times 51

By Frederick Johnsen · June 16, 2019 ·

Was there any doubt that Tom Reilly’s XP-82 Twin Mustang would win Grand Champion Warbird at SUN ‘n FUN 2019?

Tigercat trike

By Frederick Johnsen · June 13, 2019 ·

One of the last piston-engine fighters, the F7F-3 boasted a top speed of 435 mph at 22,200′.

That’s all, Brother: A veteran for the ages

By Frederick Johnsen · May 19, 2019 ·

Any C-47 flying today deserves the respect reserved for such a long-lived classic. “That’s All, Brother” rises far above that level with a story of heroism that turned the course of history.

When Nancy flew the Atlantic first

By Frederick Johnsen · May 16, 2019 ·

The Atlantic had been crossed by air, and the U.S. Navy had accomplished the feat.

Golden Knights Gusto

By Frederick Johnsen · April 29, 2019 ·

What’s it like to go up to 12,500′ with the Golden Knights?

Designers scrambled into the Jet Age after World War II

By Frederick Johnsen · April 15, 2019 ·

In the years after World War II, it was relatively easy to build a few prototypes, but few went into long-term production.

The Waco Model 9 and 10

By Frederick Johnsen · March 7, 2019 ·

The two biplanes put Waco Aircraft on the map.

JATO pushed performance

By Frederick Johnsen · February 7, 2019 ·

During World War II and the Cold War, many aircraft were tested for jet-assisted takeoff (JATO).

The last of its kind

By Frederick Johnsen · January 10, 2019 ·

The only remaining Ar 234 has been restored and is on display at the National Air and Space Museum.

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