The Crusader was active during the Vietnam War, ‘scoring’ 19 air-to-air victories for three losses, the best ratio of any US ...
Few fighter aircraft have enjoyed the longevity and global reach of the MiG-21, a supersonic interceptor that became one of ...
American airpower was supposed to be untouchable in Vietnam. Instead, U.S. pilots found themselves struggling against smaller, more agile MiGs and losing more often than anyone expected. The decline ...
Before he ever saw the jungles of Vietnam, John “JT” Thynne faced his first real battle in the sky – against his own jet. During training, his Macchi suffered a fuel failure that could have ended his ...