There were all sorts of problems with getting the Corsair ready for carrier operations. Besides the bouncy landing gear and super-long “hose nose,” early versions… Continue reading
Anybody out there? The Flying Heritage Combat Armor Museum’s new (old) Type 95 Japanese tank is an interesting addition to the collection. Japanese fighting vehicles… Continue reading
We were met with a pleasant surprise when examining Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s latest artifact. The two-ton winch used to open the ramp… Continue reading
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s Corsair was assigned to Marine Squadron VMF-115. Famous Marine ace Joe Foss was chosen to take command of the… Continue reading
We’re excited to announce we’re changing our name to the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum! With FORTY-ONE, yes 41, new tanks, vehicles and other… Continue reading
The Flying Heritage Collection’s Mosquito is back from the paint shop and nearly finished. Flight Officer Alan Wagner of No. 605 Squadron flew “Wag’s War-Wagon”… Continue reading
As the de Havilland Mosquito inches toward completion, it gets bigger and bigger. First the wings, then the twin engines, control surfaces, tail planes, and… Continue reading
The M55 self-propelled howitzer has what looks like a toothy bulldozer blade going the wrong way, mounted at the rear of its turret. When you’re… Continue reading
How do you know if your Huey is “old school?” It has a pair of “cat’s whisker” antenna mounted in the nose. The four vertical… Continue reading
The 1st Cavalry Division’s insignia is one of the most recognizable in the world. It was created in 1921 by Gladys Fitch Dorcy, the wife… Continue reading
The Flying Heritage Collection’s new M48A1 Patton tank has taken the long way around to its final destination. The tank was built in the United… Continue reading
The de Havilland Mosquito is mostly made out of wood, so putting it back together should be no problem right? Get out the nails and… Continue reading
The line hardly ever stopped at the Cadillac engine factory during wartime. Hundreds of new, big V8 engines were crated up each week for use… Continue reading
Painting the FHC’s F-105G Thunderchief was a challenge. Beyond all the “big stuff,” like the national insignia, camouflage, serial numbers and a multitude of warnings… Continue reading
That’s odd, the F-105 has a tail hook. It’s not for carrier operations though. Many Air Force planes have a tail hook for safety. Most… Continue reading
Similar to Navy planes during World War II, the helicopters of the 1st Cavalry had a distinctive but intentionally vague series of colors and symbols… Continue reading
The Flying Heritage Collection’s “Wild Weasel” F-105G has distinctive lumps on its belly that set it apart from the standard bomber versions of the Thunderchief.… Continue reading
