The Congo War (1964-1967)
Explore the complex Congo War (1964-67), focusing on aviation’s crucial role, from mercenary air forces to CIA operations and international interventions.
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Fiat CR.10
Explore the Fiat CR.10, an Italian 1920s fighter designed to upgrade the CR.1 with a more powerful engine. Learn about its development, tests, and eventual failure.
Comp Air 6
Discover the Comp Air 6, a US-made light multi-purpose aircraft. Available as a kit, it offers 6-person versatility and multiple landing configurations.
F-400 Cobra
Explore the F-400 Cobra’s story, Procaer and Stelio Frati’s innovative Italian light jet, and how a fatal accident abruptly ended its promising future.
Ellingston Special
Discover the Ellingston Special, an innovative American racing plane with telescopic wings. Developed by Con Ellingston in 1938, it achieved impressive speeds.
Wilfrid Greville Clouston
Wilfrid G. Clouston: New Zealand RAF ace. Spitfire pilot at Dunkirk & Battle of Britain. Commanded squadrons in SEA, survived Japanese captivity.
Cody No.2 and No.3 Biplanes
Explore Samuel Franklin Cody’s pioneering Cody No.2 and No.3 biplanes. Discover how these British aircraft secured Michelin Cup victories and competed for top aviation prizes.
CM.170 Magister
Discover the Fouga CM.170 Magister, the groundbreaking jet trainer that served globally as a versatile light attack aircraft. Explore its V-tail design & combat legacy.
Cody No.6
Explore the history of the Cody No.6, Samuel F. Cody’s hydro-biplane. After Michelin Cup victories, a tragic 1913 test flight ended the life of an aviation pioneer.
CLA.2
Explore the CLA.2, the pioneering British biplane from the Cranwell Light Airplane club in 1924. Learn about its design, maiden flight, Lympne competition, and legacy.