Tag Archives: USAAF
The Stinger’s Tail
See my new documentary, The Stinger’s Tail on Aerocinema.com. This program details the development of the self-defending bomber, air gunners and the evolution of the powered aircraft turret.
New Review for Air Combat 1945
Just received a great review from John Patterson of Oklahoma, City. John has bought several of my books and had some kind words for Air Combat 1945 – ‘I recently received the copy of Air Combat 1945 and must say that I have been fascinated with it. I cannot imagine how you have been able […]
New Cockpit Book!
Dan Patterson and I have embarked on a new cockpit book project. The publisher is Zenith Press and the title is, Fighting Cockpits – World War I to the Present. It will feature 50 cockpits, archival photos and hopefully a pilot’s perspective for each cockpit. Most of the cockpits will be shot in the USAAF […]
Avro Arrow – Nuclear Demise?
Over the decades much has been written about the demise of the delta winged CF-105 Avro Arrow. There is a great deal of mystery surrounding this magnificent aircraft. Conspiracy theories abound. While more terrestrial reasons for its cancellation are most likely – high cost, government incompetence or personnel antipathy, I did come across a passage […]