The National Interest on MSN14h
History’s Only Two Female Fighter Pilot Aces Were Both Soviets
For Women’s History Month, The National Interest is commencing a multi-part series honoring some of history’s most badass ...
The Aviationist on MSN15h
F-22 Pilots Compete for Revived Mitchell Trophy Air Race, with a Focus on ACE
Revived after nearly 89 years, the historic Mitchell Trophy Air Race returned with a modern twist as the U.S. Air Force ...
Air Force Times29d
This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
Ace in a day' is a rare distinction. Among the earliest American pilots to do so, Jim Swett was credited with seven victories amid a WWII turning point.
Wall Street Journal27d
Did U.S. Caution Cost Ukraine a Flying Ace?
The F-16s arrived in Ukraine in time for one of Russia’s largest aerial attacks. Oleksiy Mes—known by his call sign, “Moonfish”—had recently returned from training on the fighter jets in ...
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Best Drills for Beginner Drone Pilots
One of the best methods for improving your drone pilot flying skills is working through ... you'll be well on your way to becoming an aerial ace. A small, inexpensive drone with basic flight ...
Military Times1mon
This Medal of Honor recipient became an ace pilot in a day
(U.S Marine Corps) “Ace in a day” is a rare distinction ... Pilot Training Program and by June 1941 had a pilot’s license and 240 flying hours. In August 1941 he enlisted in the Naval ...