Strategic Defense Initiative
The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), commonly called Star Wars after the popular science fiction movies of the time, was proposed by U.S. President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983 […]
Month: January 2007
Missile Early Warning Satellites
The first missile warning satellites were born in the early days of the space race. […]
Learjet Milestones
A timeline of Learjet milestones […]
Essay on Aviation
An essay on aviation by the Kansas Historical Society. […]
F-35 In Detail
It is one thing to see a fifth-generation fighter from afar. It is quite another to see one close up. […]
Aerospace Power and the Cold War
For almost 50 years, beginning soon after the end of World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union have prepared for war. Fortunately, none was declared and no shot was ever fired. […]
The Korean War
A unique aspect of the Korean War was the Pacific Airlift, the longest aerial supply line in history. […]
‘Showing force’: B-1 bomber crews’ airpower keeps enemy in check
Capt. Craig Morrison tucks himself into the bottom bunk around 9 a.m. as the bright sunlight bounces off the desert rocks and sand outside his dorm. […]
F-22 Raptor
The F-22 Raptor, is a stealth fighter aircraft, was originally envisioned as an air superiority fighter. […]
SAC Bases: McConnell Air Force Base
Located in America’s heartland, airmanship in the Wichita area began in the first decade of the century. […]