Archive for August, 2009

AircraftNoseArt.org »

By zach on Aug 27, 2009 in Aviation History, Aviation art, Military | 0 Comments

For all the vintage military aviation buffs out there I created a new website called AircraftNoseArt.org
“Aircraft Nose Art is an online resource and community where aviation fans can learn about the wonderful stories behind the artwork on military and civilian aircraft.
Military aircraft nose art acted as the superstitious protector during times of war. The nose [...]

I Wanna Fly A Choppa »

By zach on Aug 21, 2009 in Helicopters | 0 Comments

Brilliant! The song was originally posted by a commercial helicopter pilot and flight instructor named oregonflyboy.

James May’s Lockheed U-2 Flight »

By zach on Aug 8, 2009 in Above the atmosphere, Military | 0 Comments

James May of BBC’s show Top Gear had the amazing opportunity to cruise at 70,000ft in a Lockheed U-2 spy plane.  Where do I sign up?