Aviation
Not Your Average View From Your Apartment's Windows
Oct 19 2011
This airplane and helicopter graveyard was once the central airport of Moscow. This airport has a lot of history – on May 9, 1945 an airplane landed here with documents stating the surrender of Nazi Germany.
A Frosty Winter Day: SU-27
Oct 13 2011
An amazing picture of a Soviet / Russian Sukhoi SU-27 'Flanker' flying over the frozen, vast lands of Russia in a training exercise.
Astonishing Aviation Photography
Oct 6 2011
Take a look at this amazing collection of photos taken by David Bracher of various aircraft from the many different eras of aviation. This is probably one of the best sets of aviation photos we have ever seen!
A Stylish Table Created Using A Real Airplane Engine
Sep 26 2011
This piece of furniture comes with a lot of history and character. It was created using a U.S. Army Boeing Stearman PT-13 aircraft engine. It features a nice glass top to expose the true beauty of the beast that lies beneath it. A truly stunning piece of furniture!
Extremely Strange and Funny Accidents
Sep 19 2011
Some REALLY weird accidents here. Sometimes it makes you wonder if those people bought their license.
America's First Stealth Helicopter
Sep 9 2011
With a recent post about the crash of a new top secret US stealth helicopter, we have decided to dedicate a post to the first helicopter (also American) that utilized stealth technology - the Comanche.
Marines' Helicopter Camouflage
Sep 3 2011
US military has always been known for painting naked women on the noses of their aircraft (nose art), but this is definitely something new. See if you can see the shape in integrated into the camouflage of this US Marines helicopter.
Facts You Didn’t Know About the SR-71 Blackbird
Aug 5 2011
During the late 1950's Cold War was at large, and USA was actively planning the construction of a top-secret aircraft that would soon replace the U-2. What came next was an airplane that would never become obsolete to this day – the Blackbird.
Read the amazing story about the most influential aircraft of the 20th century.
Russian Army Training Exercise
Jul 14 2011
It is very impressive to see any sort of military training operations, however this is Russia we are talking about here. Check out how they practice with their vast amount of military equipment.
Abandoned Soviet Heavy Bomber Regiment
Jun 17 2011
Russia has many military installations, however before the break apart of the Soviet Union they had even a larger number in case of a nuclear war with the USA. This abandoned airfield should give you an idea of how much military equipment there was.
A Scratch Built Model Like No Other - Mil 24
Jun 16 2011
Fully scratch built, this model took just over 15 years (8000-10,000 hours) to complete. Begun in Kiev (Ukraine), in 1986 this masterpiece was profoundly difficult to construct due to the extreme scarcity of information on it. Be sure to click on photos for higher resolution versions.
High Class Private Jet Interior
May 24 2011
Photographer Nick Gerace has been doing aviation photography for the last 30 years, and now brings to us (owner is kept anonymous) this beautiful private jet interior. Look at the luxurious photos of this private jets' interior.
America's Secret Stealth Helicopter Crash
May 24 2011
During a recent raid on Bin Laden's "fortress" was a huge success for Americans, however a super secret stealth helicopter was shot down and not recovered. Photos inside.
Antonov 225 'Mriya' Largest Airplane in the World
Apr 15 2011
The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a strategic airlift cargo aircraft, designed by the Antonov Design Bureau in the 1980s. It is the world's heaviest aircraft. The design, built in order to transport the Buran orbiter, was an enlargement of the successful An-124 Ruslan. The An-225's name, Mriya (Мрiя) means "Dream" (Inspiration) in Ukrainian.