Old “666”

A crew of misfits, a literal flying fortress, a very unlucky tail number, and one of the longest dogfights in aerial combat history.

Balls 3 and Balls 8

How a pair of big…um…”Balls” helped America get to space.

Deep Sea 129

The greatest loss of life from hostile activity for an American aircrew during the entire Cold War era happened not in an active war zone, but in international territory above the Sea of Japan.

Welcome!

I love aviation and a good story, and if you are here reading my blog, then you probably do to. …