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Father of Terrain-Following Radar has passed away

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by alert5

Edward C. Schwartz, whose pioneering work at the Cornell Aeronautical Laboratory in the 1950s lead to the development of the Terrain-Following Radar has passed away in New York last month.

Image: U.S. Army

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Ball honouring legendary SR-71 pilot with the Engineer Hydrocarbon AeroGMT Sled Driver watch

Posted on May 12, 2021May 12, 2021 by alert5

F-86F #52-5116 is one step closer to flying again with engine run

Posted on May 6, 2021May 5, 2021 by alert5

Classic Fighters of America has managed to get warbird F-86F-30 #52-5116 to start its engine for the first time in decades.

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Filming for Masters of the Air has started

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by alert5

The anticipated sequel for Band of Brothers miniseries, Masters of the Air, has started filming in Britain.

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HMS Queen Elizabeth could visit Sembawang, Singapore on 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Prince of Wales, Repulse

Posted on April 16, 2021 by alert5

An infographic from Navy Lookout suggests that the U.K. Carrier Strike Group will make a visit to Sembawang, Singapore during its first deployment to the Indo-Pacific.

Naval History & Heritage Command, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
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