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Monthly Archives: February 2010
Stinson L-5 Sentinel, the First FAC
The Stinson L-5 Sentinel was the FAC of choice during World War II. By: Norm Goyer One of the interesting facts of Forward Air Controller aircraft is that nobody every designed one, they just adapted what was available, even … Continue reading
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The FACs of War, Part I
By: Norm Goyer I was looking over my stack of log books yesterday and came across a notation I had purchased an AT-6 G which had served in Korea as a Mosquito FAC. Then I remembered that there was a … Continue reading
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Jack Northrop’s Flying Wings
The Northrop YB-49 wing was powered with eight jet engines. By: Norm Goyer The Northrop Flying Wing project which started in 1944 and ended in 1950 was and is the most convoluted story of any World War II aircraft. Rumors … Continue reading
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Northrop P-61 Black Widow, Night Fighter
By: Norm Goyer Last week I wrote about the outstanding F-82 Twin Mustang that proved to be the successor to the Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter. This prompted a reader to write and request more information about that aircraft … Continue reading
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The P-82/F-82 Twin Mustang
By: Norm Goyer I was pleased when one of our readers requested a column on the North American F-82 Twin Mustang. It has always been a favorite of mine. This very unusual aircraft, and one of its pilots, have … Continue reading
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Colonel Bob Thacker and his “Betty Jo”
Colonel Bob Thacker, on the right, while stationed in England flying B-17s. By: Norm Goyer I have known and met many accomplished pilots, real heroes and entertainers, while writing for both full scale and model aircraft publications. For instance, I … Continue reading
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GENERAL AVIATION STEPS IN TO HELP HAITI
The organization is requesting pilots with aircraft able to volunteer, do so online by going to http://www.bahamashabitat.org. Organizations with medical and other supplies to donate should email: help@bahamashabitat.org. Bahamas Habitat Delivering Relief with Private Aircraft January 18th 2010 –– Bahamas … Continue reading
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Funk Model B, Even the Army Had One
The Funk was a two-place, side-by-side light aircraft. Only 300 were built and are now collector’s item. The Army Air Force had a single Funk liaison aircraft. By: Norm Goyer Some time ago I owned a small airport in upstate … Continue reading
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Bell P-39 Airacobra, Built Around an Oldsmobile
By: Norm Goyer The Bell P-39 Airacobra was the most unusual and controversial yet successful fighter of World War II. It was manufactured as a result of a proposed purchase order for a fighter aircraft, different than any other ever … Continue reading
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