Category: Classic and Vintage Aircraft

Women in air racing

The  First Women’ Air Derby was a transcontinental race that began in Santa Monica, California, and culminated in Cleveland, Ohio, for the 1929 Cleveland National Air Races. Amelia Earhart, Pancho Barnes, Louise

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A Clash of Cultures Pt 2

“The De Havilland Tiger Moth vs Boeing Stearman” (PART TWO) Elton Bondi – We continue Elton’s review of the Boeing Stearman. Given its imposing size it is amazing that so

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A Clash of Cultures (Pt. 1)

“The De Havilland Tiger Moth vs Boeing Stearman” (PART ONE) Elton Bondi – The first article in this series about historically significant and unusual airplanes, described the vintage De Havilland

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Scotch or Bourbon?

Far be it for me to be the cause of controversy, but when a matter requires setting straight, I can’t be silent. My good friend and fellow contributor to this

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