Caribbean AviationSeptember 6, 2021<September 6, 2021 The making of a mercenary air force by Dan Hagedorn and Mario Overall Born in 1886, and thus more than 60 years old on the eve of what was arguably the greatest adventure of his life, Juan…
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Articles, Caribbean AviationApril 15, 2018<February 6, 2021 The Cuban MiGs by Rubén Urribarres and Mike Little The 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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Articles, General Latin America AviationMarch 6, 2019<February 6, 2021 Waco Warplanes of Latin America by Chuck Acree The Waco company was founded in 1920 as the Weaver Aircraft Company in Lorain, Ohio. The company always sold its products under the Waco…