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In memory of Wing Commander Brendan Paddy Finucane DSO, DFC. Memorial plaque in memory of RAF fighter pilot Brendan Paddy Finucane, on the wall of Finucane Court, Lower Mortlake Road. The building (constructed after the war) was named in his honour as he had been a local man.
He died on 15 July 1942 off the French coast, near Le Touquet, while trying to nurse home his Spitfire after it had been hit by enemy ground-fire. At age 21, he was a fighter ace with 26 victories, and had also been the RAF's youngest Wing Commander.
There is a photo (not mine) of Brendan Finucane at the seat of his Spitfire in the group 'RAF photos'
It is touching to see from the wreath - in April 2012 - that he is still remembered
Air Force Capt. Michael Blahut, an F-22 Raptor pilot assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, poses for a portrait Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)
Most likely on NAS De Kooy in 1927. The Royal Netherlands Naval service used this type for airdefence of the main navalbase in Den Helder. Beautiful photo with this fighterpilot relaxed possing for his fighter with a sigaret in his hand. Never seen the radio mast ?( must figure out) on the right of this photo.Note the NL roundel under the right lower wing roundel turn up side down.
Former Squadron Leader Roland Didbah pictured holding his WWII "May West" floatation vest that he wore as a Battle of Britain pilot. Didbah was a Canadian in the RAF with 242, 91 and 1 Squadrons and did two tours. I visited him on May 8, 1988.
Catalog #: 02-O-00030
Last Name: O'Hare
First Name: LT "Butch"
Repository: San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
The 20th Fighter Wing flagship F-16CM Fighting Falcon is parked on echo taxiway off the Shaw Air Force Base flightline, June 4, 2015, S.C. The tail of the fighter jet was recently painted to commemorate 50 years of the iconic Wild Weasel mission. The Wild Weasel concept was developed by the United States Air Force in 1965, after the introduction of Soviet Surface to Air Missiles and their downing of U.S. strike aircraft over the skies of North Vietnam. During the Vietnam War the Soviet SA-2 SAM threatened to halt air operations over North Vietnam. To suppress and destroy this threat, the U.S. Air Force countered with the courage and skill of the Wild Weasels, who flew some of the most dangerous missions in Southeast Asia. Fighter pilots are still using the aggressive Wild Weasel tactics in today’s air war, carrying out the legacy of the Wild Weasel in campaigns around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston/Released)
A pilot from the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to park an F-16 Fighting Falcon, July 16, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. More than 300 Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
Spotting at CW Cobra warrior Part 2 2025
Throwback to CW part 2 2025 finally got to see some F-18 action need to plan a trip to Canada to see them
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During the restoration of my 1951 M38 US Army Jeep I felt a need to search for any family members who had served during the Korean Conflict. I found 2 cousins that needed to find out more about. Wanting to honor them on the hood of the Korean War era jeep i wanted to find out their story. Capt Al Agan was a USMC reserve fighter pilot during WWII and in Korea. Reaching out online for information I was contacted by Major Grasselli who had served with Capt. Agan. He told me about his article in "The Hook" that ran in the summer of 1989 issue. He also told me about the book that had just been released by Lt Col DK Tooker called "The Second Luckiest Pilot" It was a book of stories of Adventures in Military Aviation. One chapter in his book told of Capt Agan last flight and the effort by Lt Col Tooker in trying to help Capt Agan survive. His book was released in 2000. I couldnt believe how this all fell into place. I bought the jeep in 1999 and had it restored and back on the road in the summer of 2000. I contacted Lt Col Tooker and obtained a couple of his books for my family and also for Capt Agan's two sons. Fredrick & Micheal. Lt Col Tooker was gracious enough to inscribe our books. I feel honored to do my part keeping the memory of Capt Agan alive. Also would like to thank Maj Grasselli and Lt Col Tooker for their kindness.
Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) - General Dynamics (Fokker) F-16B (Block 20 MLU) Fighting Falcon - J-065 (c/n 6E-34 / L-255 / USAF 86-0065)
WWII Korean War Medals awarded to Capt Agan
Medals & Awards issued to Capt Agan
Pilot Wings, Purple Heart, Air Medal, WW II Victory Medal,
National Defense Service Medal, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal Korea,
Republic of Korea War Service Medal,
Rifle Marksman, Pistol Marksman.
Served as a fighter pilot during the Battle of Britain.. On 12th October 1941 he destroyed one ME109 and probably one other. During a fiece attack on 2nd February 1942 he destpyed another ME109 and damaged two others. Despite his aircraft suffering severe damage he managed to nurse it back to his base and land safely.
He received the Distinguished Flying Cross on 04/11/1941 and retired from the RAF in 1958 as a Squadron Leader and passed away in March 1993.
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Harris, 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron crew chief, props a crew ladder on an F-16 Fighting Falcon for Capt. Samuel Harms, 157th EFS pilot, to safely exit the jet, July 16, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. More than 300 Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)
YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN THAT BEFORE. Great view from MiG-29 in stratosphere. With flight parameters. / tag your friends and all the aviation lovers!
ТАКОГО ВЫ ЕЩЕ НЕ ВИДЕЛИ. Потрясающий вид из МиГ-29 в стратосфере. С параметрами полета / отмечайте любителей авиации под видео!
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A well-known mural on a block of flats in Malaga, Spain. Looks like a great stoner band's album cover.
A pilot from the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron lands an F-16 Fighting Falcon, July 16, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. More than 300 Airmen from the 169th Fighter Wing of the South Carolina Air National Guard recently deployed to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana J. Cable)