Plane of the Day, Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star Trainer
Developed from the P-80 fighter, the T-33 Shooting Star jet trainer first flew in 1948 and, amazingly, still remains in service today. Some air forces...
Plane of the Day, Northrop T-38 Talon
To replace the aging fleet of Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star training jets, the USAF turned to Northrop, who adapted their F-5 Freedom Fighter airframe into...
Plane of the Day, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, affectionately known to its pilots as “The Jug”, was the largest single engine piston fighter of World War II. Weighing in...
Plane of the Day, The Arado Ar 234 Blitz
The Ar 234 “Blitz” (Lightning) jet aircraft was developed for the Luftwaffe and first flew in 1943 and first saw combat in 1944. Far advanced...