Richard Ira “Dick” Bong
Richard Ira “Dick” Bong, America’s top ace with 40 victories. Explore his career from the P-40 to his tragic end as an F-80 test pilot.
Tag: American
Boomerang
Explore Burt Rutan’s Boomerang 202-11, a revolutionary asymmetric aircraft designed to conquer thrust asymmetry. Discover its history, challenges, and enduring legacy.
Boeing Model 7 (BB-1)
Discover the unique Boeing Model 7 (BB-1) flying boat. This rare American aircraft featured V-shaped struts, a shared cockpit, and a 1920 maiden flight.
Stearman XBT-17
Discover the Stearman XBT-17, an experimental American trainer from the 1940s. Learn about its evolution from the X-90 and X-91 to its rejection by the USAAF.
B-2 Racer
Explore the history of the B-2 Racer “Miss Los Angeles,” the Brown Aircraft Co. racing plane that triumphed in 1934 before its tragic end.
Breese-Wilde 5
Discover the Breese-Wilde 5, the innovative transport aircraft that competed in the challenging 1927 Dole Race, leaving its mark on aviation history.
Christmas Bullet
Discover the Christmas Bullet, an innovative 1919 American fighter with pioneering cantilever wings. Despite advanced design, both prototypes crashed.
Seversky BT-8
Explore the Seversky BT-8, an innovative American trainer from 1934. Its all-metal monoplane design and 300 km/h speed revolutionized pilot training.
BTC-1
Explore the BTC-1, an innovative 1930s transport aircraft built with “Duraloid.” Discover its design, development team, and the fate of Bennett Aircraft Co.
Breese R-6
Discover the Breese R-6, a Vance Breese aircraft. It failed as a U.S. Army bomber but succeeded as a civil passenger transport.