Air & Space Magazine: November 2009

In his portrait of the storied racer Rare Bear and its crew, photographer Tyson Rininger captures the sense of anticipation that surrounds air races. “Something’s coming,” this quiet night scene seems to suggest. “Tomorrow, it’s win or lose.”

Features

The Bear Is Back

The winning-est Bearcat in air racing steps up once more to the starting gate.
By Preston Lerner

Now You See It, Now You Don’t

Blinding us with science: the next generation of stealth.
By Damond Benningfield

Sweet 17

When a Staggerwing casts its spell, it can surprise even Olive Ann Beech.
By James Wynbrandt

The Shining

What we still have to learn about the Northern Lights.
By Tim Wright

How the Spaceship Got Its Shape

In the 1950s Harvey Allen solved the problem of atmospheric entry. But first he had to convince his colleagues.
By Andrew Chaikin

The Book of Hours

A peek into the logbooks of history’s notable pilots.
By Tom LeCompte

Prairie Wind

In Nowheresville, Nebraska, the Air Force learned a thing or two about turbulence.
By Dave Manoucheri

Can This P-38 Be Saved?

Lockheed P-38 Lightnings brought many a pilot home. This pilot would like to return the favor.
By David F. Toomey

Moments and Milestones: The American Way

By George C. Larson, member, NAA

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