How to Read Military Aircraft Markings and Serials
A guide to reading military aircraft markings and serials: national insignia, RAF and USAF serial systems, squadron codes, tail codes, special schemes and how to record them. Read article
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Why Aviation History Still Matters in the Age of Instant Imagery
Aviation has never been more visible than it is today. Aircraft are photographed constantly, on flightlines, at airshows, through fences, from terminals, and across social media platforms that reward speed and novelty above all else. Images circulate instantly, stripped of context, date, provenance, and often accuracy. Yet aviation history has never been more vulnerable to… Read article