CURRENT ISSUE
November 2009
Features
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The Bear Is Back
The winning-est Bearcat in air racing steps up once more to the starting gate.
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Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Blinding us with science: the next generation of stealth.
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Sweet 17
When a Staggerwing casts its spell, it can surprise even Olive Ann Beech.
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The Shining
What we still have to learn about the Northern Lights.
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How the Spaceship Got Its Shape
In the 1950s Harvey Allen solved the problem of atmospheric entry. But first he had to convince his colleagues.
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The Book of Hours
A peek into the logbooks of history’s notable pilots.
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Prairie Wind
In Nowheresville, Nebraska, the Air Force learned a thing or two about turbulence.
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Can This P-38 Be Saved?
Lockheed P-38 Lightnings brought many a pilot home. This pilot would like to return the favor.
Departments
In The Museum: A Helicopter in Every Garage
In The Museum: A Helicopter in Every Garage
Above & Beyond: Canadian Helicopter Force, Afghanistan
Above & Beyond: Canadian Helicopter Force, Afghanistan
Moments and Milestones: The American Way
Moments and Milestones: The American Way