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Three-Four-Nine
Run in Belgium by Lieven Dewitte and Stefaan Vanhastel, this site contains some of the most comprehensive air force order-of-battle tables on the net, along with exhaustive details on the F-16, and a lot of aviation photos.
A-3 Skywarrior Homepage
Al Rankin and Mark Swisher run the only site on the Net devoted to the magnificent "Whale." A bit graphic-intensive (with associated long download times), but worth the wait. Carrier
Airborne Early Warning Internet Air Wing
George C. Koppman's web tribute to the units, equipment, and men of the
carrier airborne early warning (CAEW) community, including an overview of the
evolution of CAEW aircraft, from the early TBM-3W Avenger variants to the latest
E-2C Hawkeyes. F-4
Phantom Website
Michel Klaver runs this site dedicated to the F-4 Phantom, including picture galleries, F-4 history, and some tailcode information.
The Gunfighter's Page
Internet home of the F-8 Crusader Association, the "Last of the Gunfighters." Aircraft-for-aircraft, the F-8 was probably the most effective air-to-air fighter over Southeast Asia, in large part due to the superb ACM training of its crews and its primary gun (rather than missile) armament. Visit the home of the "MiG Master" here.
The MiG-21 Page
Thomas Kraft was a MiG-21 pilot in the East German Air Force before the Wall came down. Now living on the East Coast, he's provided a fantastically detailed look at the legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21. This is really a must-see.
Pardon My Intrusion
Bill Watkins' has built a fantastic tribute to the Grumman A-6 Intruder, including photos from every squadron that ever operated Intruders. Must-see.
The Skyhawk Association
The web home of the A-4 Skyhawk Association, devoted to "Heinemann's Hotrod." Run by Bud Southworth.
Tomcat Alley
David Mark Davies' tribute to the F-14 Tomcat.
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Darryl Shaw's Naval Air Page
Darryl is a member of the Tailhook Association and avid collector of aviation patches -- his personal collection comprises over 600 separate patches! He presents some of them here on his page, along with some photographs taken during his many visits aboard US aircraft carriers.
Plane
Crazy Enterprises
As a teenager, I bought my first squadron patches from Plane Crazy Enterprises,
which at the time ran ads in the back of Aviation Week & Space Technology.
Specializing in naval aviation collectibles, Plane Crazy is now on the
web. Its owner, Carl Altevogt, always has an incredible selection of
unique items available. Highly recommended if you're interested in Navy
patches.
Quizmo's Limited
Quizmo's specializes in both contemporary and historical USAF, USN, and USMC aviation patches from all communities. They carry some patches designed to commemorate specific events and document each of their patches in some detail. If you're a collector looking for a particular patch, this is a place to start looking.
USAFPatches.com
Richard M. Operhall manages this web site, devoted to all kinds of USAF
insignia and unit patches. Features a great patch-of-the-week feature which, in
addition to beautiful color scans, gives extensive details on unit
history. Formerly the Air Force Patch Collectors' Homepage.
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M11C: GENERAL MILITARY AVIATION
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Check Six Aviation
Site from which various military flight gear related items may be purchased. Useful for collectors, etc.
Elevon
Carl Pettypiece runs this site which is devoted to aviation of all sorts. This site now incorporates Emmanuel Gustin's fine collection of military files, mostly on military aviation but including some materials on land and naval warfare. In addition, Joe Baugher's continuing series of lengthy warplane histories are available online here.
Andreas Gehrs-Pahl's Aerospace WWW Site
Andreas maintains an encyclopedic collection of lists, including NATO,U.S.,and other foreign military designation systems and code-words. In addition, there are a number of fascinating aviation articles available.
The Hangar Home Page
Home page for Navy enlisted aircrewmen, specifically Aviation Warfare Systems Operators (AWs). Includes an AW address book and many interesting resources pertaining to this rating. Run by AWC(AW) Bobby Wickes.
Internet AeroLinks
Located at Caltech, this is a list of links to government and civil aviation sites.
One of the oldest link compilations out there.
Iron Birds Network
The IBN is an aircraft spotters association run out of Japan; the web site is edited by T. Okamura. Notable things in these pages include airshow and exercise schedules, and a remarkably complete callsign and frequency directory for USAF, USN, and USMC aircraft, airbases, and aircraft carriers.
Landings
Guenther Eichhorn maintains a very complete list of military aviation servers. Includes links to general and civil aviation.
Neptunus
Lex
"Neptunus Lex" is a naval officer who has spent the past 19 years in
the tailhook Navy, beginning his career in one of the first F/A-18 squadrons and
eventually rising to command of Strike
Fighter Squadron 94 (the "Mighty Shrikes"). Currently in a
staff job in San Diego (and recently promoted to captain), Lex maintains a
weblog that is an absolute must-read for anyone with even a passing interest in
naval aviation. His "tales of the sea service" consist of
thrilling personal narratives recounting the camaraderie, danger, and humor of
flying from and around The Boat. He also writes some pretty good poetry.
Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association
The home of the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, which "endeavors to provide a dynamic association of like-minded aerial combat veterans who avow patriotism and the defense of the Constitution of the United States as its guiding principles."
The Tailhook Association
The official web site of the Tailhook Association, "to foster, encourage, support, develop, study and support the aircraft carrier, sea-based aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, and aircrews of the United States of America." Administered by Jan Jacobs.
USS
Midway Home Page
Formerly Eagle 3's Nest, this is the latest and greatest incarnation
of Evan "Buzz" Nau's commemoration of USS Midway (CV 41). Among
many other new additions, this revamped site includes pages devoted to CVW-5 and
its component squadrons.
www.earthwings.com
Military aviation novelty items -- T-shirts, mousepads, coffee mugs.
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M11D: AVIATION HISTORY
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The Sidewinder Story
"The Evolution of the AIM-9 Missile", by noted Australian airpower expert Carlo Kopp. This article, reprinted from a 1994 issue of Australian Aviation, is probably the best single document history of the Sidewinder missile available online.
United States Air Force Museum
Home page of the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, near Dayton, Ohio. Includes information on every aircraft on display there, among other interesting things.
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M11E: NATIONAL AIR FORCES
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The French Crusaders
Web site of the 53rd ANA Squadron, the French arm of the Association of Naval Aviation. Contains an impressive photo gallery and links to other navair sites. Maintained by Luc
Dupin.
Russian Aircraft Resource
Roy F. Cochrun runs a Russian aircraft web page, with photographs that rotate monthly. Connected to Roy's aviation page are a number of links and resources relating to Russian studies.
Russian Aviation Page
Alexei B. Gretchikhine provides information, source references, trivia, and current news on the Russian Air Force and Russian-built aircraft. First-rate.
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M11F: PHOTOGRAPHY AND ART
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Airliners.net
This site boasts a huge, constantly-updated archive
of aviation photography. Despite its name, Airliners.net is not limited to
commercial aviation, and has a substantial library of images of military
aircraft from around the world. Another great reference source for
aircraft markings.
Dash 2 Aviation Photography
Rick Llinares has captured some stunning images of modern military aviation on film.
Martin Slides
Patrick Martin is one of those devoted aviation photographers and slide collectors with an eye for tail numbers and aircraft markings. He has also written a number of books on USAF, USN, and CAF tail codes and modex numbers.
Sharpshooter
Sharpshooter publishes a fantastic
collection of professional-quality military aviation photography, including
coverage of major exercises (including RED FLAG, the various Tiger Meets, etc.),
airbase visits (including Holloman AFB, Tyndall AFB, and NAS Fallon), and other
events. The images are absolutely first-class and are terrific references
for aircraft markings, etc. For those of us who need a little (or a lot
of) help in our own amateur photographic endeavors, there is a Photo
School with hints and tips for shooting aviation subjects.
topcover
Mark Farmer, aviation photojournalist extraordinaire, displays a sampling of
his work in this beautifully laid-out website. Mark is based out of
Alaska, and many of his images capture the F-15s, B-1s, and B-2s of the USAF's
Alaskan presence against the stunning scenery of the great white north.
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