Plane of the Week: Antonov AN-2 Colt

The Antonov An-2—sometimes referred to as the Colt—has one of the longest production runs in history. Its ability to assist in many different ways contributed to its nearly 50-year (and still counting) run. Designer Oleg Antonov grew up in Saratov, Russia and was inspired by the progress of aviation he witnessed firsthand. He set up [...]

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Plane of the Week: Nieuport 10

World War I marks the first major conflict where the use of aircraft really took off. Unlike WWII, however, these early military planes were primarily used for reconnaissance. From Racer to Recon In January 1914, French Naval officer, engineer, and businessman Gustave Delange joined the Société Anonyme des Etablissements Nieuport (A French airplane company) and started working [...]

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