Category: History
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Runway… What Now???
We’ve all seen it in any movie with a plane, at any airport, and in every video game, and I can guarantee you know their large, angular font, so today lets break it down. What are the numbers we see on runways and what exactly do they mean? First, lets lay some ground rules. All…
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Hawker Hurricane
The Hawker Hurricane was introduced in 1935 and served as the roots of the Royal Air Force Fighter Command until 1941 when it was replaced by the Spitfire. The Hurrricane was one of the first monoplane fighters available to the RAF (Royal Air Force) and was the creation of Hawker Aircraft Limited designer Sydney Camm…
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Vought F4U Corsair
The Vought F4U Corsair is a fighter aircraft which was used mainly in World War Two and the Korean War. Initially designed and manufactured by Chance Vought, a company that speciallized in carrier launched aircraft with the Navy as their main customer, there was an instant demand and contracts were given to Goodyear and Brewster.…
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