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November 2009

Features

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

Preston Lerner

Blinding us with science: the next generation of stealth.

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

James Wynbrandt

What we still have to learn about the Northern Lights.

Tim Wright

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

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

Tom LeCompte

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

Dave Manoucheri

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

David F. Toomey

Viewport

J.R. Dailey

In the Museum

Above & Beyond

Major Jonathan Knaul

Oldies and Oddities

Ken Scott

Moments and Milestones