Alan Pollock: The Hunter pilot who flew under Tower Bridge in 1968
On April 5, 1968, Alan Pollock diverted his Hawker Hunter toward London and flew under Tower Bridge. Here is the technical account of an act […]
Aviation
The F-4 Phantom II: The Fighter That Gave Up the Gun
Designed to fight with missiles, the F-4 Phantom II discovered in Vietnam that dogfighting had not disappeared—a mistake that brought the gun back on board. […]
Canada Prepares Its Arctic Bases for the Arrival of the F-35A
Canada is preparing Cold Lake and its northern bases for the F-35A to modernize NORAD, facing a major challenge: supporting the fighter in the Arctic. […]
Moscow Strengthens the Su-57 with Next-Generation Propulsion
Moscow accelerates Su-57 production while its next-generation engine promises more thrust, extended range, and enhanced supercruise capabilities. In summary Russia is clearly accelerating the development […]
The U-2 and the “Coffin Corner” at 70,000 Feet
At over 21,000 meters, the U-2 operates between stall and Mach buffet. A margin sometimes limited to 11 km/h on early aircraft. In summary At […]
Private Alpha Jets are being transformed into fifth-generation adversaries
How Top Aces is fitting the Alpha Jet with displays, computers and threat simulation systems, without altering its hydraulic flight controls. In summary Private companies […]
The First Tranche 4 Eurofighter Bolsters Berlin’s Position Against the Rafale
Germany’s first Tranche 4 Eurofighter took flight in Manching. Radar, strategy, and exports: Can Berlin now compete with the Rafale? In Summary The first German […]
Fly an L-39 in Reims: experience the thrill of a military jet
At Reims-Prunay, take the controls of an L-39 Albatros alongside a fighter pilot, including a briefing, aerobatics, formation flying and a video recording. An introduction […]
L-39 flight in Avignon: the ultimate fighter jet experience
From Avignon, enjoy an L-39 Albatros flight featuring aerobatics, views of Provence and a chance to take the controls, under the supervision of professional pilots. […]
Engineering the Impossible: How does the F-15 (really) fly with just one wing?
In 1983, an Israeli F-15 lost almost its entire right wing. Fuselage lift, speed and CAS explain how it managed to land. In summary In […]