The Cuban MiGs
byThe term “MiG” has become virtually synonymous with “Russian fighter.” Indeed, when U.S. Navy F-14s downed two Libyan Su-22s, many commentators unintentionally rubbed salt…
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The Costa Rican P-38s
byOften described, both by a proud citizenry and foreign observers, as the “Switzerland” of Central America, the serene and beautiful country has, indeed, managed…
Varig: The boom years
byIn the space of fifty-five years, between 1950 and 2005, the population of Brazil grew from about 51 to 187 million inhabitants, an increase…
The Birth of “Bomb Alley”
byOn the 21st of May, 1982, the British forces began disembarking on San Carlos bay, thus commencing the ground operations of the Malvinas /…
The Fairey Seals of the Peruvian Air Corps
byEarly in 1933, Peru maintained an undeclared conflict with the Republic of Colombia unleashed by the occupation – and later reclaim- by Peruvian militias…
North American Aviation “Heavyweights” in Latin America
byMy previous article for LAAHS concerned Cuba, a subject that became important and interesting to me late in life, after I started traveling to…
Lockheed L-188 Electra II in Honduras
byThe relationship of the Hondurans with aviation has been a long and fruitful one. As a matter of fact, the Hondurans can claim that…
The Douglas DC-3 / C-47 in Costa Rican Military Service
byThe military use of the Douglas DC-3 and C-47 variants in Costa Rica is surrounded by mystery and presents quite a challenge for the…
The IA-58A Pucará Torpedo Bomber
byThe South Atlantic conflict caused the Argentine armed forces to face not only a world power when it comes to military might, but also…
Tracking RANSA’s CBY-3 Loadmaster
byVenezuela had a cargo airline that, by the early 1950s, was among the major players of the industry, and had more aircraft than any…