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The author recounts his experiences as a U.S. Navy aerial photographer capturing dramatic images of aircraft carrier flight operations during the Korean War. He describes his enlistment and deployment for aviation photography duty to the Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, several aircraft accidents that he caught with his camera, and an accident that endangered himself and the ship during night operations by McDonnell F2H Banshees.

The article reports on problems with the first Sabre jet fighters. It mentions the Sabre's use in the Korean War, the series of accidents suffered by Sabres on takeoff, and the discovery that the plane's manufacturer North American Aviation was not keeping specifications up to date.

The article highlights the Operation Tomahawk. Topics include the airborne military operation by the 187th Regimental Combat Team at Munsan-ni as part of Operation Courageous in the Korean War; and that Lt. Col. John Growdon commanded and assigned the armor and infantry task force to advance from Seoul, South Korea.

The article presents the history of U.S. pilots who have been awarded the Medal of Honor. It mentions the pilots of World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, the actions that led to their awards, and the number of them who were killed in action.

The article profiles 10 aerial rescue missions from military history. These include the rescue of three U.S. airmen by Lieutenant Colonel Joe Jackson during the Battle of Kham Duc in the Vietnam War, the rescue by Royal Naval Air Service pilot Richard Bell-Davies of airman Gilbert Smylie during World War I, and the rescue of Captain Kenneth Stewart by Lieutenant John Najarian during the Korean War.

The article focuses on the 75th anniversary of Armored Force of U.S. army and its history which include the mention of Korean War in 1950, Vietnam War in 1960s, and Gulf War in 1973.

The article discusses the use of F-86 Sabre jet fighters during the Korean War, focusing on seven pilots who became aces during the war including George A. Davis, Harrison Thyng, and John Bolt. Other topics include aerial combat during the Korean War, the use of MiG-15 jet fighters by Koreans and Chinese pilots, and the leadership of flight squads by World War II veterans.

The article discusses the development and use of the fighter plane known as the F3D Skynight by the U.S. aircraft company Douglas. It examines the role played in the design of the Skynight, nicknamed "The Whale," by U.S. airplane designer Ed Heinemann, the Skynight's use of radar during night combat flying in the Korean War against MiG-15 military airplanes, and the U.S. Navy VC-4 Composite Squadron. The article also discusses U.S. Marine EF-10B military planes used in the Vietnam War.

The article discusses the U.S. Air Force's Strategic Air Command (SAC) aerial reconnaissance forces during the 1950s, including the role they played in the Korean War. An overview of the SAC commander Lieutenant General Curtis E. LeMay, including his impact on SAC culture and military missions, is provided. An overview of military aircraft that the SAC used, including the RB-29 Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft and RB-36 aircraft, is also provided.

The article discusses an incident during the Korean War in which U.S. Navy aviator Edward D. Jackson Jr. was required to land his F9F-2 Panther jet fighter aboard the deck of the aircraft carrier Philippine Sea after being blinded. Focus is given to the efforts of pilot Daryl E. Crow in coaching Jackson on the right heading.

The article discusses the history of the U.S. military airplane the F-84 Thunderjet manufactured by aerospace company Republic Aircraft and designed by Republic designer Alexander Kartveli. It discusses the use of Thunderjets by the U.S. 27th Fighter-Escort Wing during the Korean War, the enhanced reputation enjoyed by Republic due to the performance of the jet, and the evolution of the Thunderjet following the Korean War.

The article discusses the history of the Grumman F9F Panther jet fighter plane. According to the author, the Panther was used for most of the U.S. Navy's combat missions in the 1950-1953 Korean War and played a significant role in the broader history of the Navy's use of jet airplanes. Details on the Panther's design are presented. Its use by the Argentinian Navy and by the U.S. Navy flight demonstration team the Blue Angels is also discussed. INSET: GRUMMAN F9F-2 PANTHER.

The article discusses the design and history of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules military transport airplane, or airlifter. The author explains the involvement of aeronautic engineer Kelly Johnson in the plane's design and notes its use in U.S. airdrop operations during the Korean War. Other topics discussed include the plane's use of hydraulic props, its maneuverability, and its ability to land on unprepared landing surfaces.

The article discusses the Korean War, focusing on the experience of VF-653, a U.S. Naval Air Reserve unit, and Navy Reserve Lieutenant Joe Sanko. The article details the work of the Naval Task Force 77 in destroying supply lines, including railways, roads, and bridges, entering North Korea. Other topics include Navy aviator Cook Cleland, the status of many VF-653 aviators as veterans of World War II, and the various combat tours of aviators on the aircraft carrier Valley Forge.

The article discusses the role that the U.S. Air Force's (USAF's) Strategic Air Command's (SAC's) aerial reconnaissance missions played in the Korean War, including in monitoring the Soviet Union and China's involvement in the war. SAC's use of the RB-45C and RB-29 aircraft to monitor developments in the Korean War is discussed. An overview of the role that the SAC Commander General Curtis E. LeMay played in American aerial reconnaissance missions is provided. The U.S.'s Far East Command (FECOM's) monitoring of Chinese military movements throughout the Korean War is also discussed.

The article discusses the work of HMR-161, the U.S. Marine Corps' first transport helicopter squadron, during the Korean War. The squadron utilized Sikorsky HRS-1 helicopters. It transported cargo, military supplies, and soldiers. Such work was part of the Corps' vertical envelopment military strategy. HMR-161 also evacuated battlefield casualties during a number of military operations.

A biography of U.S. pilot John Richardson Alison is presented. He was born in 1912 in central Florida. He studied at the University of Florida and was a member of the U.S. Air Corps. He tested aircraft at Langley Field in Virginia and served in World War II. He earned medals such as the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, and the Legion of Merit. He joined the U.S. Air Force Reserve during the Korean War and retired in 1955 to pursue business. He died on June 6, 2011.

The article focuses on the contribution of the Seafire, Firefly and Sea Fury airplanes during the Korean War in the 1950s. It recalls that the first naval air strikes of the war occurred on July 3, 1950. The aircraft carrier Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Triumph carried 12 Fireflies and nine Seafires which destroyed hangars and other installations at Haeju airfield. It adds that HMS Theseus joined the war in October 1950 and carried Sea Fury FB11 fighter bombers and Firefly FR5 planes.

The article discusses the life and military career of U.S. Colonel Joseph Emory Anderson, Jr., focusing on his exploits as a fighter pilot for the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. The author documents Anderson's experiences as a cadet at West Point, along with his flight training at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. He describes a bombing mission Anderson participated in which ended in the crashing of his F-80 plane on the runway of a friendly base in South Korea, along with an aerial raid on the Sui-ho Dam in North Korea. The author describes the process he took to make sure Anderson was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for valor in combat.

The article discusses difficult U.S. aerial operations during the Korean War intended to destroy infrastructure in northern Korea. The roles of officers such as Lieutenant Frank Metzner, Lieutenant Commander Harold G. "Swede" Carlson, and Rear Admiral Ralph Ofstie in developing tactics to destroy targets such as railroad tunnels, and especially the Hwachon Dam, on sorties from the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier "Princeton" are discussed.

The article features U.S. Korean War ace James Robinson Risner whose flying exploits were known for both triumphs and tragedies. He earned his wings in 1944 and trained on several aircraft that included the P-38 Lightning and the P-40 Warhawk. He eventually left the service and then joined the Oklahoma Air National Guard. He was recalled to active duty in 1951 where he earned several kills over Korea and Vietnam.

Relates the story of how the Douglas B-26 Invader, the last twin-engine propeller-driven light bomber used by the Americans in World War II, proved a potent weapon against supply lines during the Korean conflict. Description of night missions; Air Force squadrons assigned to the missions.

The article presents an account of actions from the U.S. aircraft carrier Princeton off Korea's east coast during the Korean war in 1951. Upon landing on the carrier's flight deck, F9F Panther jets were attended to by mechanics and refueling and armament men. During a routine operation one morning before dawn, a Corsair crashed into the sea while the flight commander was shot down behind enemy lines. Operations on the carrier are supervised by Rear Admiral George R. Henderson.

The article features U.S. Air Force Major Dean Hess. He was an ordained minister in the Church of the Disciples of Christ. He enlisted when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and won the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He trained South Korean fighter pilots and supported the U.S. 25th Infantry Division, winning the Army's Silver Star. He was honored by South Korean President Syngman Rhee and General Kim Chung Yul with an ox.

The article discusses the actions of members of the U.S. Air Force's 154th Fighter Bomber Squadron who performed an emergency rescue of Captain John L. Paladino at 32,000 feet following a mission on November 15, 1951 in North Korea. Paladino lost consciousness due to a malfunction with his oxygen supply. Captain Jack Miller and Lieutenant S. Wood McArthur explain how they eased Paladino's F-84E Thunderjet down to a lower altitude by using their wing tips to control the airflow around Paladino's wings.

The article features U.S. ace Captain James Jabara of Wichita, Kansas. Jabara became the world's first jet-powered ace when he downed his fifth and sixth MIG-155 in MIG alley near Sinuiju, Korea. He was eventually relieved of combat flying as he was sent to a Japanese air base as an instructor in jet-fighting tactics.

The article reports on the high survival value of jet fighters compared to propeller-driven aircraft based on the performance of U.S. Air Force fighter planes in Korea. The Air Force's Lockheed F80 Shooting Stars suffered only 25 percent of the losses due to enemy antiaircraft fire despite flying 57 percent of the fighter missions. Among the reasons for the high survival value of jet fighters are their structural strength and simpler engine.

The article reports on the aerial warfare used by the U.S. Air Force after it spotted a convoy of ten North Korean trucks moving along the road between Anju and Sukchon in North Korea in October 1950. Four fighter-bombers attacked the convoy, knocking out eight of the trucks and leaving two intact. A Fifth Air Force C-47 transport equipped with a loudspeaker and an interpreter then issued orders in Korean from the air for the truck drivers to turn their vehicles around and drive south into United Nations (UN) headquarters near Sukchon.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author describes his memories of the death of U.S. Air Force captain John K. Rhoads near the end of the Korean War on July 27, 1953, in a Shooting Star jet fighter plane over Pyongyang, North Korea.

The article explores the history and military use of the Bell HTL/HUH/H-13 helicopter. Emphasis is given to their service in the U.S. Navy and their use in the Korean War. Other topics include aircraft design, procurement by the Navy and the U.S. Army, and appearance of the helicopter in the film and television program "M*A*S*H."

The article discusses the second restoration of a Vought F4U-4 Corsair fighter airplane by aviation enthusiast Jim Tobul. The plane saw service the Korean War and was eventually sold to the Honduran air force. After restoring the plane a first time, Jim's father Joseph was killed when the plane crashed due to engine failure.

Profiles retired Air Force Colonel Harold E. Fischer Jr., one of the pilots who was able to shot down enemy planes before becoming a prisoner of war during the Korean War. Details on the career of Fischer in the United States Armed Forces; Information on the aerial battles of Fischer; Efforts of Fischer to create a historical record about the war.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses topics of air power history within the issue including American aerial operations in the Korean War, senior Army Air Forces commander Colonel Clifford Heflin, and the U.S. Air Force 31st Fighter Group and their role in World War II.

The article discusses the history of the U.S. Air Force's Air Intelligence Service Squadron (AISS), which sought to collect intelligence on enemy air forces. The squadron's missions in North Korea during the Korean War and in collecting Soviet aircraft and ship wreckage are explained. Focus is given to the 4602nd unit of the AISS, which investigated potential unidentified flying objects (UFOs).

The article presents two letters to the editor dealing with the study of the U.S. Civil War at the Hamburg Area High School in eastern Pennsylvania and U.S. naval aviation during the Korean War.

The article looks at the important roles played by U.S. Navy helicopters during the Korean War. Such roles include command-and-control, spotting artillery fires, resupplying infantry, and evacuating casualties. Among the Navy helicopters that played significant roles during the war was the Sikorsky HO3S-1. The Navy and Marine Corps lost 559 aircraft during the war from enemy anti-aircraft war.

The article reviews the permanent Korean War exhibit at the Modern Flight Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio which opened on June 24, 2010.

Highlights three episodes in aviation history. Third attempt of Fred and Algene Key to set a record for sustained flight in a Curtiss J-1 Robin Deluxe in June 4, 1935; United States authorization of the bombing missions on the Korean Peninsula in June 29, 1950; Return of the Antonov An-225 Mriya transport, bearing the Soviet space shuttle Buran on its back, at the Paris Air Show in June 5, 1989. INSET: 66 Years Ago This Month.