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By Rowdy on August 12, 2013 in Nature of the Beast

Young Man,  Congratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country.Read More >

By Rowdy on August 2, 2013 in Nature of the Beast

USAF F-15E Strike EaglePhoto by Rob Tabor The RAF seemed to have a different social feeling from the other services….What was significant was the character of a man who wanted to fly fighter planes.Read More >

By Rowdy on July 26, 2013 in Nature of the Beast

US Marines AV-8B II+ HarrierPhoto by Rob Tabor I believe in the saying that 'the strong man is mightiest alone,' I have attained my ideal with this single seat fighter.Read More >

By Jolly on July 24, 2013 in Nature of the Beast

Some great color film from WW II carrier operations. My next-door neighbor in Panama City was a Hellcat driver in the Pacific.Read More >

By Rowdy on July 21, 2013 in Nature of the Beast

China J10A Photo by Chi Weimeng The most important thing to a fighter pilot is speed; the faster an aircraft is moving when he spots an enemy aircraft, the sooner he will be able to take the bounce and get to the Hun.Read More >