World War II Ace Flies 100th Plane at Age 95!

Dean “Diz” Laird is the only known US Navy pilot to shoot down both German and Japanese planes during the Second World War.  The World War II Ace flew his 100th plane this past weekend at age 95. Dean “Diz” Laird is a legend in naval aviation.  If you have ever been to Coronado, California, you […]

Watch: Video of Last Airworthy WWI Bristol Scout

Video courtesy Royal Air Force via YouTube Today marks the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest World War I battles.  The Battle of the Somme was fought in northern France with the British suffering almost 60,000 casualties on the first day alone. Somme was fought between 1 July and 18 November 1916, with over a […]