Tag: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson
Today in Aviation History: Howard “Scrappy” Johnson Breaks World Altitude Record
On May 7, 1965, Maj. Howard "Scrappy" Johnson soared into the history books by flying…
INTO THE THIN AIR: F-104 Starfighter World Altitude Records
By Stephen Chapis When Lockheed Skunk Works unveiled the XF-104 in 1954, it possessed out…
F-104 Record
Fifty eight years ago today, a F-104C piloted by Lt William T. Smith and Einar K.…
Joint Mission – Helping Homeless Veterans Regain Their Dignity
While we at WarbirdsNews have a strong focus on preserving and promoting the history of…
Robin Olds, The Artist
As often does, Colonel Scrappy Johnson sends me emails about facts or anecdotes of his aviation…
The Luftwaffe in 1961 by Howard “Scrappy” Johnson, Part 3
In the Luftwaffe, pilots are subject to the laws of the civilian courts while flying. …
The Luftwaffe in 1961 by Howard “Scrappy” Johnson, Part 2
To read part one click HERE. After his first emotions of relief subsided, he remembered…
The Luftwaffe in 1961 by Howard “Scrappy” Johnson, Part 1
Few days ago we have published an introductory article about Howard "Scrappy" Johnson. Scrappy an…
Howard “Scrappy” Johnson,The Fighter Pilot
During my research for a book about the pilots who flew F-104 Starfighter I had…
F-104 Starfighter Veterans on the Ongena Touch-Roll-Touch Maneuver
You've probably seen this video before, Legendary Belgian Air Force Silvers Aerobatic Team member, William…
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