The Central Coast AirFest, presented by Planes of Fame Air Museum, will be held Sept. 21-22, with classic displays, aerial acrobatics, food and family fun.
The Central Coast AirFest, presented by Planes of Fame Air Museum, will be held Sept. 21-22, with classic displays, aerial acrobatics, food and family fun.
In the pantheon of military aircraft, few names evoke the combination of respect and historical significance as that of the MiG-17. A Soviet fighter aircraft produced, and served as a staple during the high-stakes air combats of the Vietnam War. The airplane was built in Poland, Czechoslovakia, and the People's Republic of China, in addition…
The Mitsubishi J8M, Japan's rocket-powered interceptor, heralded from a time of desperation during the closing stages of World War II. It represented a bid by the Empire of Japan to match Allied advancements and challenge the formidable B-29 bombers that threatened their skies. Based on the German Me 163 Komet, an aircraft that already had…