Fake photo of U-2 wreckage
The Soviets released this doctored photograph to make it appear that the U-2 spy plane was totally destroyed. After the United States released its cover story, the...
Gone down in flames
This simple form describes a deadly battle during a September 28, 1918, patrol by five planes from the 147th Aero Squadron near Romange, France. After attacking...
Heading out of Kontum
This Fairchild Aviation C-123 taxis at Kontum Special Forces Camp, Vietnam, in preparation for takeoff. The C-123 was often used for transporting troops and cargo....
Lieutenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson
This is a drawing of Medal of Honor recipient Lieutenant Colonel Joe. M. Jackson. The caption below his image tells the story of his heroic action. On May 12, 1968,...
OK to fly
This World War II photograph, taken about September 1944, shows Captain Andrew D. Turner of Washington, DC, in his P-51C fighter aircraft. Turner graduated from...
President Johnson’s oath
Following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, Vice President Lyndon Baines Johnson becomes President, taking the oath of office...
Rescue by C-123 transport plane
On May 12, 1968, Lieutenant Colonel Joe M. Jackson landed his C-123 transport plane on the debris-filled runway at Kham Duc in the Republic of Vietnam. Three members...