The Deal of the Decade
byThis story actually had its beginning, for this student of the subject, in 1958 when, by the Grace of God, my mother managed somehow…
Ecuador
TAME: 58 Years of Ecuadorian Aviation History
byFor nearly six decades, Transportes Aéreos Militares Ecuatorianos (TAME) stood as a unique pillar of Ecuador’s aviation sector. Unlike traditional civilian airlines, TAME was…
Memories of a Ferry Pilot – Jugs For South America
byLieutenant Colonel Dell Toedt, born in Laurel, Iowa, in 1930, is a veteran of the Korean War where he flew P-51s with the 45th Tactical…
Memories of a Ferry Pilot – Adventures in the Caribbean
byLieutenant Colonel Dell Toedt, born in Laurel, Iowa, in 1930, is a veteran of the Korean War where he flew P-51s with the 45th…
Before Lend-Lease: The South American Defense Aid Program
byWhile the hugely successful World War Two Latin American Lend-Lease program has been very thoroughly investigated, documented and commented upon since the 1970s, an…
The IAI 201 Arava in Ecuadorian Military Service
byThe rugged Arava was the first fully IAI-designed airplane to enter production. Originally conceived in 1966 and aimed at civilian and commercial customers, the…
Colonel Banderas Remembers
byThe following is the transcription of an interview with Col. Raúl Banderas, Commander of the Escuadrón de Combate 2112 (2112 Combat Squadron) of the…