The Story of the American Pilot Who Shot Down 5 Planes in 4 …
WEB5 days ago — Flying his F4F Wildcat, O’Hare closed in on the formation. His first pass was decisive—he managed to bring down two bombers with precise shooting. Instead of retreating, he quickly turned for another run, taking down three more bombers in rapid succession. The action unfolded in just four minutes, witnessed by the sailors on the …
Southern Airways Flight 932: A Cabin Crew Perspective - Simple …
WEB3 days ago — The aircraft was refueled, and the 70 passengers boarded. There were 37 members of the Marshall University 'Thundering Herd' Football Team, eight coaches, and 25 supporters. ... The captain was Frank Abbott, a seasoned pilot who'd flown in World War II and the Korean War. The first officer was Jerry Smith, who'd worked with the airline for …
Wingman's story confirms final moments of WW2 aviator killed …
WEB3 days ago — On August 24 1944, the grandfathers of Commander Phil Richardson (Lt Cdr Ron Richardson) and Robert Leenen (Jan Gijsbert ‘Bert’ Boon von Ochssée) flew side-by-side in a concerted strike by the Fleet Air Arm to sink Hitler’s flagship, Tirpitz, Richardson leading the attack, the Dutchman his wingman. Lt Cdr Richardson scored a hit on the ...
10 Rare WWII Planes You Won’t Believe Still Exist at the National ...
WEB5 days ago — The planes, along with an array of artifacts, help preserve the history of the aviation advancements made during World War II. Some of these aircraft may not always be on display due to space, maintenance, or commitments to events. Here are 10 rare WWII planes you can still see at the museum today.
World War I–Era Plane Crash Kills Pilot - Newsweek
WEB6 days ago — By Shannon McDonagh. A pilot was killed Saturday at a popular New York state air show after a replica World War I fighter plane crashed and caught fire. The crash occurred at the Old Rhinebeck ...
Pilot Dies In Crash of Replica WWI-era Plane in Upstate New York
WEB5 days ago — A tragic accident occurred at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in upstate New York when pilot Brian Coughlin, 60, lost his life during an air show. Coughlin, flying a replica World War I Fokker D.VIII, experienced a fire in the plane’s engine.
North American P-51 Mustang - Wikipedia
WEB4 days ago — The North American Aviation P-51 Mustang is an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II and the Korean War, among other conflicts. The Mustang was designed in April 1940 by a team headed by James H. Kindelberger of North American Aviation (NAA) in response to a requirement of the …
Pilot, 60, flying replica German First World War plane dies in crash …
WEB6 days ago — Brian Coughlin, of Cazenovia, New York, was flying the Fokker D.VIII replica during an exhibition at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome in Red Hook on Saturday afternoon, according to the Red Hook...
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikipedia
WEB4 days ago — On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard. The spacecraft disintegrated 46,000 feet (14 km) above the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:39 a.m. EST (16:39 UTC).
Pilot Dies After World War I Replica Plane Catches on Fire, Crashes …
WEB6 days ago — Brian T. Coughlin, a pilot flying a World War I replica plane in Red Hook, New York, died after it caught on fire and crashed during an airshow on Saturday, Oct. 5.