Chad Slattery

Based in Los Angeles, Chad Slattery is a freelance photographer (and occasional writer) who has specialized in aviation and aerospace subjects for the past 20 years. He regularly flies air-to-air photo flights in a specialized Learjet. A longtime Contributing Editor at the magazine, his hobby is collecting the vintage desktop models distributed by aircraft factories.

Early concept for the Boeing 727

The History of Boeing in 15 Objects

A rummage through the airplane maker’s attic.

Secrets of the Skunk Works

Exclusive photographs of once-classified inventions from Lockheed’s famous brain trust.

The DP-2 caught the interest of the Marines, who hoped a version would replace their antiquated Sea Knight helicopters.

The Puzzle of Vertical Takeoff

Followed by the failure of vertical landing.

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