Skyraider Returns: Why The US Has Resurrected The Vietnam-Era Combat Plane Name
Michael Conley, head of the Air Force Special Operations Command, announced in March 2025 that the newly developed OA-1K ...
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Wings of History — The Intrepid’s New Exhibit Soars with WWII Relics
A Corsair fighter jet hailing from World War II has landed on the Intrepid for the first time in the museum’s history, and is ...
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What Are Bush Planes, And How Are They Different From Regular Prop Planes?
As the name implies, these planes feature a large propeller in the front, powered by an internal engine that lifts the body off the ground. These aircraft are typically found at smaller airports ...
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World War II Aircraft
The Museum’s collection of 30 World War II-era American military aircraft ranges from propeller-driven trainers ... and the people who made these weapons of war on the home front. The legacy of their ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
Natalie Fiorilli/Air Force) FORT WALTON BEACH, Florida — Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that ...
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USAF Chooses Skyraider II Name for Rugged Attack Plane Derived from Agricultural Aircraft
When thinking about new types of aircraft ... Hartzell propeller. It can fly at speeds of up to 245 mph (394 kph), and can travel as far as 1,500 miles (2,414 km). The Skyraider II is equipped ...
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Hawker Sea Fury: The Royal Navy’s Last Prop-Driven Fighter Plane
The Sea Fury is one of the only two prop-driven fighters to manage to shoot down a MiG-15. August 2025 will mark the eightieth anniversary of the end of World War II, and accordingly, a number of ...