During World War I, aircraft evolved from basic, unarmed artillery spotters with limited offensive capabilities to advanced bombers and...

By Garth Calitz The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) serves as the aviation branch of the New Zealand Defence Force. Originally...

The Puma medium support helicopter, a longstanding asset of the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF), has been officially retired following 54...

By Rob Russell, assisted by Paul van Rensburg Cape Town International Airport has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small...

John "Paddy" Hemingway DFC, the last remaining pilot from the renowned Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the...

Over the years, aircraft carriers have significantly evolved, transitioning from wooden ships carrying balloons to becoming formidable...

By Rob Russell Jack Hemmings did what all young naughty pilots do. He flew and crashed aeroplanes and lived to tell the tale, both in the...

By Timothy Homan On February 22, 2025, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and history buffs gathered at Rand Airport to celebrate 100 years...

The South African Airforce Association (SAAFA), which has been around since 1945 to help out former Airmen and Airwomen, is gearing up to...

By Garth Calitz The Sopwith Pup is not just a name in aviation, it’s a symbol of courage and innovation that shaped aviation history...