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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Alex Christie
    September 30, 2024

    Number 45 of 100 in 100, the Beech Model 17 Staggerwing

    Conceptualization:   The Beech Model 17 Staggerwing was born from the need for a high-performance, luxurious aircraft that could serve business executives and affluent individuals during the 1930s. Aviation at the time was evolving rapidly, with a growing demand for...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Ed Groenendijk
    September 26, 2024

    Number 44 of 100 in 100, the Bell P-39 Airacobra

    Conceptualization:   The Bell P-39 Airacobra was conceived in response to a growing demand for high-performance fighters in the late 1930s. Aviation was rapidly advancing, and military pilots were looking for aircraft that could not only outpace but also outgun...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Bernd Borchert
    September 19, 2024

    Number 43 of 100 in 100, the Piper PA-18 Super Cub

    Conceptualization:   The Piper PA-18 Super Cub was conceived in the post-World War II era when the demand for versatile, rugged aircraft was rising. Private pilots, flight schools, and bush operators sought an aircraft that was easy to fly, affordable,...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Ivan Hernandez
    September 18, 2024

    Number 42 of 100 in 100, the Cessna 310 🛩️

    Conceptualization:   The Cessna 310 was introduced in the mid-1950s as a response to growing demand in the post-World War II general aviation market. Private pilots and business travelers sought faster, more capable aircraft, with particular emphasis on twin-engine models...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Glenn Beasley
    September 16, 2024

    Number 41 of 100 in 100, the Grumman F6F Hellcat

    Conceptualization:   The Grumman F6F Hellcat was born out of a pressing need for a superior fighter aircraft that could secure air dominance in the Pacific Theater during World War II. Early in the war, the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Chris Lofting
    September 12, 2024

    Number 40 of 100 in 100, the Lockheed U-2 “Dragon Lady”

    Conceptualization:   The Lockheed U-2 was developed for Cold War-era intelligence needs. In the 1950s, the U.S. sought to gather high-altitude reconnaissance on the Soviet Union, which had become increasingly difficult using conventional aircraft. Traditional bombers repurposed for reconnaissance could not fly...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Mark Kwiatkowski
    September 10, 2024

    Number 39 of 100 in 100, the Pilatus PC-21 ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Pilatus PC-21 emerged from the need for a more efficient military trainer to bridge the gap between basic flight training and the demands of modern fighter aircraft. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, air forces sought...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Philip B Hosking
    September 6, 2024

    Number 38 of 100 in 100, the Hughes OH-6 🚁

    Conceptualization:   The Hughes OH-6 was developed in the early 1960s as a response to the U.S. Army’s request for a Light Observation Helicopter (LOH). This need arose from the Army's desire for a nimble, lightweight helicopter capable of performing...

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  • Photo Credit: airliners.net - Tamas Kolos-Lakatos
    September 4, 2024

    Number 37 of 100 in 100, the Cirrus Vision SF50 ✈️

    Conceptualization:   The Cirrus Vision SF50, known as the Vision Jet, was conceived in the early 2000s in response to a growing demand for a more accessible, cost-effective personal jet. At the time, there was a significant gap between high-performance...

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