Jet Age

The fascinating history of one of Britain's most iconic fighter jets has been told for the first time. The de Havilland Vampire was developed during the Second World War and used for 43 years.

Over the years, JFK Airport has transitioned from Jet Age Modernism to sleek efficient architecture. Here's a look at 5 lost terminals at NYC's airport.

un-edited-(Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum)-USGOV-PD-Not part of my personal collection

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A decade after World War Two, Canada built a jet which pushed technology to its limits. But its demise showed why smaller nations found it difficult to compete in the Jet Age.

Often “remembered” as a “Forgotten War,” the Korean War ushered in an unforgettable age of modern warfare, particularly in the form of jet-to-jet aerial combat. These jets that battled above Korea (and a couple that never did) defined the era. Though not technically the start of the jet age of aerial combat (technically a few […]

Classic architecture, beautiful stewardesses, luxurious accommodations. Flying in the Jet Age wasn't just an ordinary trip, it was an event. Take a look at the GE engine that started it all and 21 images that will transport you back.

Photo taken at In Flight in New South Wales, Australia on September 6, 2014.

Felix 101 taxiing for departure on its last cruise from USS Theodore Roosevelt. - Photo taken at Aegean Sea [OFF AIRPORT] in International Airspace on February 21, 2006.