Today, almost every air force in all five continents makes it a point of honor to have its own display team. The latter are veritable ambassadors in the countries that they visit during their annual t
The MiG-21 originated with an official request from the Soviet authorities in 1954 for a light, high-performance (Mach 2 at 20 000 m) frontline fighter to protect military and production installations
Formed from the Philippine Department Air Force, the 5th US Army Air Force was officially created on 5 February 1942 in the urgency following the Japanese surprise attack at Pearl Harbor. At the outse
Created in 1942, and immediately placed under the command of General Doolittle, the 12th Air Force was responsible for conducting Operation Torch on November 8, 1942.