The former USS Independence left Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on Mar. 11 for its final journey to a shipyard in Texas where it will be broken up.
Category: Heritage
L-39 pilot who buzzed De Beque Canyon gets sued
A L-39 pilot who flew his plane at 100 ft above ground and hitting power lines at De Beque Canyon has been sued by a man who said the incident on May 28, 2015 caused his to lose dexterity in both hands.
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How a IJN Zero fighter pilot became a deity in Taiwan
A small temple in Tainan, Taiwan may appear similar to other places of worship on the island but the Chen An is actually the only temple in Taiwan that worships a Japanese soldier.
By 茶葉蛋 (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons
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Interview with Katsuhiko Tokunaga on Super Blue 3
We were lucky to grab hold Katsuhiko Tokunaga and ask him a few questions on his latest book, Super Blue 3. The book is available for sale today.
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Martin-Baker ejection seats over the years
Guy Norris from Aviation Week traces the evolution of Martin-Baker’s ejection seats over the past 70 years. Hit the source below for the excellent article.
By Rept0n1x (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons