Watch: WWII Fighter pilot takes to the skies once more in a vintage P-51 Mustang

America’s World War II aviators found themselves at the very forefront of warfighting technology, and as such, they also found themselves facing challenges never before encountered by anyone in combat. From night flying missions that had never been attempted, to massive aerial dogfights unlike anything to ever take place in the skies above us, these […]

Check out the 3-barrelled machete gun carried into orbit by Russian cosmonauts until 2006

Here in the United States, there’s a certain image of the Astronaut’s journey we’ve grown accustomed to: a dramatic launch, a majestic weightless experience, turbulent reentry, and finally, a splashdown somewhere in the Pacific Ocean. From there, America’s Navy swoops in, picking up the floating Astronauts and their capsules (barring an embarrassing incident like Gus […]

The Avrocar: America’s secret flying saucer that barely made it off the ground

For decades, people all over the world have reported seeing saucer-shaped crafts darting across the sky. These sightings are attributed to any number of things: swamp gas, ball lightning, and of course, extra-terrestrials visiting Earth. If you happened to spot one near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in the late 1950’s however, there’s a chance it […]

This Soviet Space Shuttle, based on stolen specs, had one successful orbital flight

Today, with companies like SpaceX, Blue Horizon, and Boeing working tirelessly to find ways to reach the stars for less money, it’s become a commonly accepted truth that the space shuttle, while ambitious and an incredible feat of engineering, was never the economic answer to maintaining an orbital presence. The shuttle program was an immense […]

Watch: There’s a camp for adults that trains you to fly WWII bomber missions

The world may never again see bombing campaigns like those carried out in World War II, but for the right price you can experience a pretty good re-creation. Bomber Camp is more than just an aptly named summer camp for history buffs and airplane aficionados — it’s a chance to get some real hands-on experience […]