Flight Journal Magazine - December 2019

In this issue

Spitfire! Elliptical Elegance: Flying and Evaluating the Legendary Seafire Mark III: Beautiful Fighter - Aerodynamic Excellence; Untold Story: How the USAF Won the Korean War but Couldn't Tell Anyone; The Ploesti Refinery Bombings: Flying Low & Lethal in the Liberators; Fighting Falcon, Restless Raptor: The Forgotten Story of Lt. Paul Baer- Was He America's First Air Combat Ace from WWI? Martha's Vinyard's Workin' WACOS.

Elliptical Elegance: Flying And Evaluating The Seafire Mark III

It’s commonly agreed that the Spitfire/Seafire configuration was the most beautiful fighter ever. Its elliptical wing and long, slim fuselage were most delightful to the eye, and its flight characteristics equaled its aerodynamic excellence. The Navy Spitfire, the Seafire, was heavier, but otherwise retained all of the Spitfire’s delightful flight characteristics.

4 mins

Untold Story: How The USAF Won The Korean War But Couldn't Tell Anyone

Not even the most aggressive aerial bombing in history was winning the Korean War, until one heroic Air Force mission did the impossible—ended the war—and violated every rule command leadership had created. Author Thomas McKelvey Cleaver reveals the secrets behind this daring mission.

9 mins

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Flight Journal is like no other aviation magazine in the world, covering the world of flight from its simple beginnings to its high-tech, no-holds- barred future. We put readers in the cockpit and let them live the thrill and adventure of the aviation experience, narrated by those who know the technology and made the history. The spectacular photography – from air-to-air shots to rarely seen archival photos–enhances each and every story. Each issue brings the stories of flight–past, present and future – to life.