The same company's F7U Cutlass lacked engine power and was dubbed the Gutless Cutlass as a result. Nicknames in aviation aren't only used for military aircraft, of course. Civilian planes can ...

The U.S. Air Force has flown some of the greatest fighter jets in history, but there are a few stinkers, too. These are the worst fighter jets in America.

Another Cutlass snags the net. In the final sequence, from July 14, 1955, an F7U-3 lands short; the only fatality was pilot LCDR Jay Alkire of the VF-124 Stingrays. Explore Subscribe Newsletters ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: On the 67th anniversary of the Cutlass’ first flight, the National Naval Aviation Museum took a wry tone. “Some naval aviators who had harrowing experiences in ...

Operation Friston was the UK response when Soviet ships passed through waters near the UK. It was regularly activated as Northern Fleet Soviet warships often transited the Iceland – Faroes gap en ...