Exploring the Skies of History: The Arizona CAF Museum
The CAF B-17G Sentimental Journey tours annually from her base at Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona. Photo credit: Airwolfhound / CC BY-SA 2.0. Nestled in the heart of Mesa, Arizona,…
In the Shadow of the Hindu Kush: The CIA’s Early Post 9/11 Afghan Missions
Members of Team Alpha at Karshi Khanabad (K-2) Air Base, October 16, 2001. Mike Spann, the first American casualty of the war, stands far right. The team is equipped with…
The Avro Vulcan: A Cold War Icon
Avro Vulcan – Last Flight over Farnborough 11th October 2015, Photo credit: Alastair Barbour / CC By 2.5. The Avro Vulcan, officially the Avro Type 698 Vulcan, was a strategic…
Operation CROSSBOW: Countering the V-Weapons
The La Coupole V-2 launch site at Wizernes in France was destroyed by bombing before it could be brought into use. Photo by Clare Wilkinson / CC By 2.0. Operation…
The Manta Ray UUV: A Game-Changer Beneath the Waves
Photo courtesy Northrop Grumman. Imagine an autonomous undersea vehicle capable of traversing vast ocean depths, performing complex missions without human intervention, and redefining how we explore and protect maritime domains.…
Lockheed D-21 Mach 3 Drone: The CIA’s Cold War Pioneer
Lockheed D-21B reconnaissance drone at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo. The Lockheed D-21 was a groundbreaking reconnaissance drone developed during the Cold…
The CIA Semi-Submersible: A Stealthy Cold War Legacy Beneath the Waves
CIA Semi-Submersible. Central Intelligence Agency photo. The CIA semi-submersible stands as a testament to the creativity and resourcefulness of Cold War-era intelligence engineering. Conceived in the 1950s, it was designed…
The AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K: A New Era in Armed Overwatch
AT-802U Sky Warden / OA-1K. Photo courtesy Air Tractor. The AT-802U Sky Warden, officially designated as the OA-1K in late 2022, is a cutting-edge light attack and armed reconnaissance aircraft…
Project AQUILINE: Secret CIA Cold War UAV Program
McDonnell Douglas AQUILINE prototype (incorrectly identified as a “Mark II Batwing”) displayed inverted at the U.S. Army Aviation Museum. Credit: ZLEA / CC BY-SA 4.0 DEED. From the dawn of…
Vehicle Preparedness for Emergencies: A Comprehensive Guide
In times of major disasters, the ability to quickly evacuate can be a crucial factor in ensuring your safety. When faced with power outages, contaminated water supplies, or the threat…