A small number of Macchi C.205s were used by the Luftwaffe, primarily by II./JG77 in northern Italy. German interest stemmed from the aircraft’s high performance.II./JG 77 operated Macchi C.205Vs from Oct until Dec 1943 then re-equipped with Bf109s. They found the C.205Vs radio unreliable, causing difficulties co-ordinating interceptions. Re-arming to took too long, making it difficult to turn-around aircraft quickly. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/macchi-c-205-in-german-service/ #aeroplane #aviation #Luftwaffe #MacchiC205

Post-war, the C.205 found a significant export customer in the Egyptian Air Force. Between 1948 and 1949, Egypt acquired approximately 62 refurbished aircraft, many converted from C.202 airframes.These aircraft saw limited combat during the 1948 Arab–Israeli War. https://www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-military-photographs/macchi-c-205-in-egyptian-service/ #aeroplane #Aircraft #airplane #aviation #EgyptianAirForce #fighter #Macchi #MacchiMC205 #plane

North American Harvard 3* NZ1092 ZK-WAR coming in to the grass at Ardmore on Saturday.#AvGeek #Aviation

Today's memory: Lockheed S3-B Viking taken during Sun'n'Fun Fly-In, 09/10-04-2008 at Lakeland Linder, US #avgeek #aviation

The Red Knight: A Solo SpectacleNot all of Canada's air displays were full teams. The Red Knight was a solo performer from 1958 to 1969. The pilot, always an experienced RCAF instructor, flew a T-33 Silver Star jet painted brilliant red. The Red Knight brought aerobatics to smaller towns and airshows that couldn't host a full formation team, becoming a unique and beloved part of Canada's aviation heritage. #Canada #RCAF #ColdWar #Aviation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Knight_(aerobatic_team)

@tempusfelix @ai6yr @julescelt01 @knowprose I recently retook first aid (uk) & the teacher told us about ribs esp in the elderly but said you just have to do it, ribs or not. Another thing they said was a surprise - fewer women than men get CPR because apparently potential firstaiders are squeamish about breasts.

@amberisvibin Congratulations! Are the A&P separate tests?

1955 Northwest Orient Airlines - Lockheed Turbo Constellation Postcard .N5172V .#NorthwestAirlines #LockheedConstellation #Travel #Aviation #AirlineHistory #Propliner #ClassicAirliners #1950sAviation #Postcards #Avgeek