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By David Ferreira

David Ferreira
Aviation
The Pembertons and the Golden Age of Aviation Artistry
Flying Magazine - Dan Pimentel
A few years ago, I strolled a back alley in Volterra, Italy, and stumbled upon a cluttered workshop where craftsmen were sculpting large chunks of …
Feb 17
David Ferreira
Apollo 14
Video reveals Apollo 14 astronauts' crucial mistake on the Moon
Inverse - Passant Rabie
On February 5, 1971, humans successfully landed on the Moon for the third time as part of the Apollo 14 mission. Astronauts Alan Shepard and Edgar …
Feb 14
David Ferreira
Oahu
Rare Opportunity to See Blue Angels F/A-18C Hornet Reassembly
Flying Magazine - Dan Pimentel
The Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) on Ford Island in Honolulu, Hawaii, is offering a very rare socially-distanced public opportunity on February …
Feb 8
David Ferreira
From jars to jets: the forgotten story of the Jetwing | Air Facts Journal
airfactsjournal.com - Jerry Thomas
It’s that time of year. Crisp autumn weather means it’s harvest time. Backyard gardens enjoyed a good growing season hear in the Midwest, leaving us …
Feb 4
David Ferreira
War
A-20 Havoc spanned the war with grace and speed
generalaviationnews.com - Frederick Johnsen Fred Johnsen is a product of the historical aviation scene in the Pacific Northwest. The author of numerous historical aviation books and articles, Fred was an Air Force historian and curator. Now he devotes his energies to coverage for GAN as well as the Airailimages YouTube Channel. You can reach him at Fred@GeneralAviationNews.com.
The Douglas A-20 Havoc attack bomber represents an advanced pre-war design that proved effective in combat in World War II. Modifications kept the …
Jan 25