The Latin American Aviation Historical Society
Last Updated on November 28, 2023 @ 9:14 PM
A little over ninety years ago, an impressive single-engined biplane, painted ivory white and decorated with brilliant red cheat lines and lettering, was flying…
The FMA Ae.M.B.1 / 2 “Bombi” holds the distinction of being the first and only bomber ever developed and produced in Latin America. It…
In February 2005, Hector Leiva, a skilled aviation photographer from El Salvador and one of the founding members of the LAAHS, came across a…
Aviation history in general, goes back long ways in many countries. The lure of the air had been from any centuries, unreachable for most…
Before the name Boeing was known throughout the world as a builder of bombers and other great military airplanes, the company made it’s reputation…
In the scorching summer of 1962, the Cold War blazed dangerously hot in the Caribbean. The Cuban revolution, clenching its fist and baring its…
For LAAHS members who may have already acquired either a Kindle or hard copy of the book P-38 in Latin America (Aviation Art &…
Lieutenant Colonel Dell Toedt, born in Laurel, Iowa, in 1930, is a veteran of the Korean War where he flew P-51s with the 45th Tactical…
Before the outbreak of World War Two, air travel was primarily limited to business professionals, affluent individuals, and celebrities. However, the war brought about…
I am at odds to describe my opinion, because any book that deals with Latin American aviation is a welcome addition to our libraries…
This is one of those books that we rarely get to see. Why? Well, unless you know what to look for -meaning, you are…
Internationally renowned aviation artist Carlos Adrián García has released his latest collection in the 80-page, full-color book titled “Malvinas 40 años: Pinturas de acciones…
