As a modern aviator, what's it like to fly a WWI-era aircraft?

From mere curiosity to an essential component of warfare, the importance of the battle for air supremacy was underlined when the Royal Flying Corps (RFC), which was part of ... Evolution of aircraft. Evolution of World War One aircraft. Getty/Imperial War Museum. From mere curiousity to vital component of modern warfare. read more

The F/A-18 Hornets fly the fighter and attack missions -- these are the planes that in 2006 replaced the iconic F-14 Tomcat fighter plane seen in Top Gun – but there are many other types of aircraft on the Truman: electronics jammers, aerial refueling, search and rescue, anti-submarine and the COD like I flew in on. read more