Gillespie Field Annex in San Diego - this hidden gem is brimming with aircraft in various states of restoration. A must see for any aviation enthusiast!
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Dottie G: The First B-17G to Reach Switzerland
Dottie G: The First B-17G to Reach SwitzerlandBy Craig Tinder | Aces In Action Historical Blog 25 February 1944 - the crew of Dottie G, a B-17G-10-DL Flying Fortress from the 92nd Bomb Group, 325th Squadron, faced a critical choice:...
First Claws Forward: The F-14A Tomcat’s Debut with VF-1 “Wolfpack”
First Claws Forward: The F-14A Tomcat’s Debut with VF-1 “Wolfpack”By Craig Tinder | Aces In Action Historical Blog When the F-14 Tomcat made its fleet debut in the early 1970s, it represented a generational leap in naval aviation. Armed with...
Silent Strike: Behind the B-2's Midnight Hammer Mission
In the early hours of June 22, 2025, over 125 U.S. military aircraft took part in a coordinated operation codenamed Midnight Hammer. The mission focused on three high-priority nuclear facilities in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. At the center of the...
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