My malicious mind was thinking of how much the human race has to thank experimentation due to the things we have learned from it. Even in the most questionable, anti-ethical experiments, there was always something new to comprehend. For instance, everything we know about pneumonia and hypothermia is thanks to the tortures made in Japanese…
Tag: aeronautical
Did you know? Aeropostale: Brave airman pioneering mail delivery
Nowadays, most of us may think about aviation as an innovative but strict engineering domain that is more about building marvels of engineering or flying a modern airplane with the help of GPS and autopilots rather than an adventurous journey around the globe. However, this is not always the case. Let’s take a look at…
F-104 Bribefighter
We have already talked about the F104, but have we ever talked about its scandal? It has a whole corruption plot behind it that nobody ever talks about… For those who are lost and did not read the article about the F104: we can name it the Starfighter, the flying stick, the winged pencil, the…
Birds of the sea
In today’s article, let’s dive into another chapter of aeronautical history: the planes of the sea. During the last century, we went from conversions of ships that were initially cargo ships, cruisers, or even battleships into aircraft carriers to ships specially designed to carry aircraft, powered by nuclear power. These ships allow naval forces to…
American battle horse – P-51 Mustang
The P-51 Mustang stands as an iconic symbol of American aviation history, renowned for its exceptional performance during World War II. With its distinctive appearance and remarkable combat capabilities, the Mustang became a beloved aircraft among both pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Its first flight was in the 1940s and it primarily fought in Europe but…
The underdog in the East, IAR 80
The IAR 80 was a Romanian fighter/ground attack aircraft developed during the Second World War. The aircraft had a low-wing monoplane, all-metal monocoque that was comparable to other contemporary designs such as Hawker Hurricane and Bf 109E. Its first flight took place in 1939 but it went into service in 1941 due to production problems…
Anecdotes from the Cold War
Did you know that Pepsi was the only western enterprise operating in the USSR and had one of the biggest military fleets of all time? Well, I’m sure you knew already, but I will talk about this and a few other anecdotes down below anyways… To start, it was in 1959 during the American National…
The Everlasting Airborne Legend… Spitfire
One of the most iconic aircraft of the 20th century, the Spitfire protected the sky of the United Kingdom during the Second World War and helped Royal Air Force to have the upper hand in the Battle for Britain. With its elliptical wings and the unique aerodynamic look that made it one of the best…
The revolution of flight we were waiting for
Probably over the past years you’ve heard Richard Benson talk about his company Virgin Galactic, and how this is the door to space-tourism or even Jeff Bezos with Blue Origin’s flights that open up space for everyone. But what’s the physical principle behind these novel flights?
From Bland to Gourmet at 30,000 Feet: The Evolution of Airline Meals
What did you eat last time onboard? Was it a sandwich or maybe some crackers? This is what most companies offer, but what about something like caviar and foie gras? Today we will discover some of the meals offered by companies to their customers and how meals have changed throughout history. When we think of…