Stories and Illustrations of combat airplanes, missiles and the people that flew them

I talk to old combat pilots/crew, draw their airplanes and pass on whatever I've learned. ©2008 - 2025 John Mollison

16 April, 2022

Profile 161: "323" - Vought A-7D as flown by Charles "Alex" Wright, 388th TFW, 3rd TFS

I'm not sure what it is about being a History Geek (HG) that is so danged compelling. Maybe it's the ability to keep calm in the f...

13 March, 2022

Profile 160: "269" - McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II as flown by "Andy" Anderson and Wade "Mom" Hubbard

"I sure love/hate the governor..." "We went to Mount Rushmore once. My little brother/sister got carsick..." "Watch...

24 December, 2021

Profile 158: "Mammy Yocum" - Boeing B-29 Superfortress, 468th BG, 792nd BS as crewed by Malen Powell

Have a look at my B-29 sketch above. Now, close your eyes and try to imagine what it really looked like... Did you notice the nose art? * ...

01 November, 2021

The Aero Scouts of Vietnam - Reading the Sign

At 100mph and 100 feet altitude, it’s amazing what you can see. It’s also amazing what you can SMELL. Have a look above. It’s an unusual...

27 October, 2021

"The Obstinate Owl II " - F-86F Sabre, 35th FBS, 8th FBG as flown by...

Quick post - this blog is 'trending' again and figured a post should be made to keep up appearances. BUT. Aside from the fact that...

16 October, 2021

"The Obstinate Owl II " - F-86F Sabre, 35th FBS, 8th FBG as flown by...

"Gawd. You get to meet the most amazing people..." Ever hear the phrase, "If you're the smartest/best/coolest person in ...

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JSM: I've been drawing airplanes since I was 3 and haven't stopped. Along the way, I got to know the pilots and crew...and this blog is a result.

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