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Some nice footage of the Lavochkin La-5 FN (from an istructional video)

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2025/01/06
17:23 UTC

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What's story behind Aviation Av?📍 Coconut Greek Miami

Out of curiosity 🤔 why this road called as AVIATION AVENUE? Maybe it has connection with history

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2025/01/06
03:21 UTC

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World's Only PBY Catalina Medal of Honour (MSFS)

Come see how American pilot Nathan Gordon earned his Medal of Honour, & each of his 8 crew the Silver Star, in WW2 New Guinea, (Kavieng Harbour) by landing his Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina amphibious aircraft 4 times in a row, under fire, & in rough seas, to save 15 downed airmen. The story is partly told in his own words, in quotes, from a 2003 interview. Hope you enjoy. Cheers.

https://youtu.be/7EmBQq41_tk?si=5PCnq7LcetR9fGEE

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2025/01/05
05:08 UTC

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Zoom Climb F-104, 1988.

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2025/01/04
23:44 UTC

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Short 1934 documentary about airline operations at Croydon airport (London)

A different era in so many ways.... https://youtu.be/SD4jhAcHKL8?si=cyJ5ccp1SHZ-i10A

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2025/01/04
08:11 UTC

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any ideas on what jet this could be? (pic of my grandpa with no date or other info)

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2025/01/04
00:13 UTC

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Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation’s Fastest Survived Ejection

What happens when a young F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot is thrust into a life-changing event—literally ejected from the cockpit at transonic speeds? My true story takes you through the chaos of surviving the fastest ejection in naval aviation history and into a decade-long recovery that exposed the dysfunction and inadequacies of our medical system.

This isn’t just a tale of survival—it’s about perseverance, innovation, and finding hope in the unlikeliest of places. Through my controversial journey, including the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy, I’ve come to understand the power of resilience, the necessity of challenging the status quo, and how to reclaim agency in the face of overwhelming odds.

Whether you’re battling your own challenges or seeking inspiration to push through life’s toughest moments, this story will empower you to take action and advocate for change in your own life.

Let me know if you’d like to hear more or if this resonates with you. I’d love to connect!

Order your copy today!

https://a.co/d/avvcgge

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2025/01/02
16:56 UTC

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What airports are the nicest and ugliest in America?

From my personal Experience and research based on interior designs. and environment I’m gonna label the ones. I think are the nicest and which ones are the nastiest. Tell me which ones you think are the best and worst in the United States.

Best top 10

1 Denver Intl DEN 2 Atlanta harsfeild Jackson Intl ATL 3 Orlando intl MCO 4 Dallas Fort Worth Intl DFW 5 New York John f Kennedy JFK 6 Seattle Tacoma Intl STC 7 San Francisco Intl SFO 8 Detroit Metro Intl DTW 9 Las Vegas harry Reid intl LAS 10 Honolulu Daniel Inouye Itnl HNL

Worst top 10

1 New York LaGuardia LGA 2 Boston Logan Intl BOS 3 Chicago Ohare Intl ORD 4 Charlotte Douglas Intl CLT 5 Los Angeles Intl LAX 6 Saint Louis lambert intl STL 7 Cleveland Hopkins Intl CLE 8 Miami intl MIA 9 Philadelphia intl PHL 10 Newark Liberty Into EWR

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2025/01/02
06:42 UTC

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Size of an SA-2 SAM blast over Vietnam, late 1960s

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2025/01/02
01:38 UTC

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May 24, 1991: An El Al Boeing 747 lifts 1,122 refugees out of Ethiopia, setting a new world record for the most passengers on a commercial aircraft. Over the course of multiple flights, five infants were born in the air.

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2025/01/01
18:06 UTC

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B-2 Bomber 1st Motivation Video Before 9/11, Ready. 2000.

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2025/01/01
09:38 UTC

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I made a documentary about my local flight museum that has a collection of WWII planes that still fly. It has been really neat working with these planes and bringing their history and stories to others! Watch this teaser and let me know what you think. Full documentary coming soon.

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2024/12/31
02:52 UTC

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🦅 F-16 Fighting Falcon - 50 Years of Aerial Superiority [video]

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2024/12/30
18:30 UTC

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Why did the Luftwaffe have so few 4 bladed aircraft?

Even as they produced higher performance engines, they held on to that 3 bladed prop. The only one I can think of is the He-177. What is the reason for this?

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2024/12/30
03:47 UTC

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Bomber seat identification

I bought this seat and was told it was from a bomber scrapped at walnut ridge airbase in Arkansas. Can anyone identify it?

2 Comments
2024/12/29
18:59 UTC

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Fiat G.50 Freccia footage in North Africa... perhaps not the best of fighters but still cool [1920x1080]

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2024/12/29
18:59 UTC

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Podcast/Documentary/Videos

Hello fellow aviation enthusiasts. I have a difficult time sitting down and reading. So I am wondering if any of you have any podcast, documentaries, or videos you can recommend so I can learn more about the history of aviation! Thanks

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2024/12/29
15:53 UTC

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Gimli Glider: The Story of 'Flight 143: Khaufnak Pal'

Avnish Ahirwar's fictional book 'Flight 143: Khaufnak Pal' is an engaging and thrilling retelling of the real-life aviation incident known as the Gimli Glider. The book dramatizes this historic event, showcasing human courage, technical skills, and decisive actions under extreme circumstances.

The Gimli Glider Incident

On July 23, 1983, Air Canada's Flight 143, a Boeing 767, experienced a terrifying mid-air crisis when it ran out of fuel due to an error in fuel measurement. Both engines failed, turning the aircraft into a massive glider. The pilots, Captain Robert Pearson and Co-pilot Maurice Quintal, made a daring decision to land the aircraft at Gimli, a decommissioned airbase turned racing track.

'Flight 143: Khaufnak Pal' - A Fictional Perspective

Avnish Ahirwar's book takes this extraordinary event and adds a fictional twist to it. The narrative delves deep into the minds of the main characters, exploring the fear of the passengers and the strategic thinking of the pilots. Through imagined events and dialogues, the author immerses readers in a world where every moment is a battle between life and death.

Key Features of the Book

  1. Thrilling Narrative: Ahirwar crafts the story in a way that keeps readers hooked with suspense and excitement.
  2. Fictional Details: The book enriches the real event with imaginative elements, making it even more gripping.
  3. Focus on Human Resilience: Beyond technical details, the story highlights the emotional and psychological strength of those involved.

The Significance of Gimli Glider

This incident was not just about a technical failure but a testament to courage and leadership. It also led to significant improvements in aviation safety protocols.

Conclusion

'Flight 143: Khaufnak Pal' is a fictionalized account that brings the Gimli Glider incident to life in a thrilling and inspiring manner. Avnish Ahirwar masterfully blends historical facts with imaginative storytelling, making it a unique and compelling read for anyone fascinated by human resilience and dramatic events.

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2024/12/29
02:20 UTC

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I need some help identifying ww2 aircraft from a music video.

https://youtu.be/Jv1ZN8c4_Gs?si=n5Di-vQF3E9W-nhQ

Music video link. Now I'm pretty sure the bf109 is a C or D variant. And I'm thinking the spitfire is a mk22 or 24 variant but I'm finding it hard to pin them down for sure. I want to build a diorama mirroring a scene from this video and want to buy the right model kits. Thanks for any assistance you fine aviators and historians may offer me.

Edit: paths of hate on YouTube is the full animation.

2 Comments
2024/12/28
16:33 UTC

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