Cactus Kitten
Explore the Curtiss Model 22 Cactus Kitten, the pioneering racing triplane that hit 274 km/h, securing second place in the 1921 Pulitzer Trophy and a world speed record.
Tag: United States
Pride of Los Angeles (CF-10)
Discover the CF-10, Catron & Fisk triplane, renamed “Pride of Los Angeles” for the 1927 Dole Air Derby. Its history, design, and tragic end.
Leonard K. “Kit” Carson
Discover Leonard K. “Kit” Carson, a celebrated WWII Mustang pilot of the 8th Air Force. Learn about his 115 combat missions and 18.5 aerial victories.
CG-4 Hadrian
The CG-4 Hadrian assault glider was WWII’s most produced. It carried troops and vehicles in key operations like Normandy and Burma, crucial for airborne assaults.
Celera 500L
The revolutionary Celera 500L aircraft, with its bullet-like design, offers exceptional fuel efficiency (9-13 L/100km), low operating costs, and 8300 km range.
Avid Catalina
Discover the Avid Catalina, an innovative U.S. amphibious aircraft by Avid Aircraft Inc. Explore its design, powerful engine options, and home-build kit availability.
Star Cavalier
Discover the Star Cavalier, a 1928 light multi-purpose aircraft. Learn about its variants (A, B, C, D, E) and the engines powering this classic machine.
CBU-94/102 Blackout Bomb
Discover the CBU-94/102 Blackout Bomb, a weapon designed to cripple power grids with conductive carbon fibers. Learn its history, mechanism, and impact on conflicts.
Waco CG-3A
Discover the Waco CG-3A, a vital US transport glider for airborne training in WWII. Learn its design, challenges, and role before the CG-4A.
Cessna CR-2 “Miss Wanda”
Explore the history of the Cessna CR-2 “Miss Wanda,” from its redesign and initial racing successes to its tragic end in 1933.