Thursday, March 23, 2006

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota

Douglas DC-3 / C-47 Dakota

The Douglas Dakota is without doubt one of the most famous and most successful designs of aircraft in history. It has been in active service somewhere in the world ever since its first flight in 1935, played a crucial part in the Second World War and saw combat in Vietnam.

Saturday, March 11, 2006

Battle of Long Island, 26-29 August 1776

Battle of Long Island, 26-29 August 1776

The Battle of Long Island was a British victory during the American War of Independence that led to the capture of New York, a key British base for the rest of the war.

Sunday, March 05, 2006

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

Today we add an article on the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, the faster air breathing aircraft of its time, and possibly of all time.