Aviation History

Never Call Me A Hero

A shy young dive bomber pilot by the name of Jack Kleiss, flying a Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless, made a small bit of history sinking three Japanese aircraft carriers, during the Battle for Midway island.

Alexander Graham Bell, The Aerial Experiment Association and The Silver Dart

With determination and ingenuity the founders of The Aerial Experiment Association manged to create and fly the first  first powered, heavier-than-air machine in Canada on February 23, 1909.

An American Hero

This is the story of an extraordinary rescue of two downed pilots in North Vietnam in 1968. A young Lt. jg named Lassen flying a helicopter in the dark of night rescues the pilots and brings them s...

Lt. Christian F. Schilt, USMC, Medal of Honor Recepient

Read the story of an early Marine Aviator by the name of Christian F. Schilt, one of the first US Marine Corps pilots, and the recepient of the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts rescuing fellow...

The History of an Exceptional but Typical Fighter Pilot

James Robinson "Robbie" Risner was an outstanding example of an exceptional but typical fighter pilot in the United States Air Force. This is a story about his life and service to our country.

A Falling Out - The Luckiest Man Alive!

Read this story about the advenures of World War I Ace Capt. Makepeace of the Royal Flying Corps in Europe. The story is also about his observer/gunner, Lt. Hedley, who fell out of the airplane dur...

A Story Long Untold

Read the story of a Naval Aviator who shot down 4 Soviet MiG-15s during the Korean War, and how his story has been kept silent for over 50 years!

Strange But True: Keep Your Seatbelt Fastened At All Times

On June 10, 1990, the simple act of a commercial airline pilot loosening his seat belt nearly cost his life. Read the amazing but true story of Capt. Lancaster's costly mistake.

The Rescue at Cau Song Be

On May 14, 1967, two helicopter pilots, flying an unarmed Huey UH-1 helicopter, leapt into action to save some 87 soldiers in South Vietnam. This is their story.

One Seriously Ugly Helicopter

This is the story of  a unique helicopter, a helicopter pilot, and the brave rescue of a U.S. Marine Corps Vought F4U-B Corsair in North Korea in 1951.

The Age of Helcopters

The development of the helicopter towards the end of World War II for the U.S. Military. From Korea forward the use of helicopters in the Army, Air Force, Navy and Coastguard have played a major ro...

"No Guts, No Glory"

"No Guts, No Glory" was a manual created by Frederick C. "Boots" Blesse, known as one of the best fighter pilots of all time. Because of his expertise, he wrote his book entitled “No Guts, No Glory”.