New Branding

Oct, 24 , 23

Several years ago, Schiffer Military History was rebranded Schiffer Military and received the more modern “arrow” logo that you may be familiar with. These changes were made in an effort...

The End of Curtiss-Wright Aeroplane Division

Oct, 24 , 23

Curtiss-Wright was the richest, most prestigious American aircraft design and manufacturing firm at the start of the Second World War. The roots of this aviation giant begin with none other...

Thunderbolts on VE-day

Sep, 06 , 23

“When interviewed many years later, those involved didn’t remember much about that time except for one incident. They all remembered that incident vividly and very consistently. The story was inevitably...

The Caravelle Samba

Aug, 21 , 23

The Sud Aviation Caravelle was a French jet airliner produced from the 1950s through the 1970s. A recently published book authored by Wolfgang Borgmann provides a complete history of the...

Bob Harper Update

Jul, 28 , 23

I am saddened to forward you the news that Bob Harper passed away on July 6. Bob’s biographer, Bill Cullen, said: He had gone through a couple of weeks of...

Sheahan’s Last Stand

Jul, 17 , 23

Dreamland by Peter W. Merlin is the most detailed, authoritative history of the US military test facility known as “Area 51.” Area 51 is located near Groom Lake, a remote...

Confusion on the Atlantic

Jul, 03 , 23

Reaping the Whirlwind is a history of WWI U-boat operations in the western Atlantic, specifically during the period after America officially entered the war. Very little has been written on...

Third Pilot

Jul, 03 , 23

Flying Fortress Gunner chronicles Bob Harper's experience as a ball turret gunner in the 8th Air Force, primarily through his letters and extensive interviews with author Bill Cullen. Along with...

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