VTS-1 experimental gun carrier consisting of a 105mm gun on a Marder hull. Designed in 1977 by the company Thyssen-Henschel

The Forgotten Gun Carrier: Thyssen-Henschel’s VTS-1 and the Hunt for a Modern Tank Destroyer In the shadowed world of Cold War armored warfare, many innovative ideas flared briefly—some burned out, some blazed trails that shaped the future. Among Europe’s more novel experiments was the German VTS-1 gun carrier, a prototype that encapsulated an era’s urgent […]

This give you an idea just how big the GAU-8 stuck inside an A-10 is with a classic VW Beetle for reference. Removing the GAU-8 from an A-10 requires installing a jack under the aircraft’s tail to prevent it from tipping, as the cannon comprises a significant portion of the aircraft’s forward weight.

A Gun as Big as a Car: Unpacking the GAU-8 Avenger and the Weight of the A-10 Warthog’s Might On airbases across the world, the unmistakable silhouette of the A-10 Thunderbolt II—better known as the “Warthog”—turns heads. With its straight wings, armored bubble canopy, and rugged landing gear, the A-10 is a blunt instrument of […]

A experimental M2 medium tank fitted with a flamethrower instead of a main-gun, probably 1940

Flames on Treads: The Untold Story of the Experimental M2 Medium Tank Flamethrower, 1940 In the tense twilight before America’s full entry into World War II, engineers and military thinkers feverishly sought new ways to break the deadlock of modern warfare. Among their many experiments, one blazed with both ingenuity and danger: the fitting of […]

The Day Hoover departed in a Spitfire…and came home in a Focke Wulf!

The Day Hoover departed in a Spitfire…and came home in a Focke Wulf! Young Robert Anderson Hoover learned to fly at Berry Field in Nashville, Tennessee while working at a local grocery store to help pay for his flying lessons. Eventually, Robert enlisted in the Tennessee National Guard and was sent for further military pilot […]

Passing the Buck: The story of the 2022 Wings Over Dallas air show collision

A Boeing B-17 and a Bell P-63F explode into shrapnel a split second after colliding in midair at the Wings Over Dallas air show. (David Walsh) On the 12th of November 2022, thousands of spectators at the Wings Over Dallas air show in Dallas, Texas bore witness to a sudden tragedy, as two WWII-era warplanes […]

Patrick Mahomes Shares 10 Cute Photos and Videos of New Baby Golden Raye with Wife Brittany and Their Other Two Children, Sterling and Bronze – but Eagle-Eyed Fans Noticed Something Strange About Golden That All Patrick’s Kids Have: “Golden Is Just Too Cute…”

NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes may be unstoppable on the field, but it’s his growing family that’s truly winning hearts online. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback recently gave fans a delightful glimpse into his off-field MVP life by sharing an adorable collection of photos and videos featuring his wife Brittany, their newest baby girl Golden Raye, […]

Hundreds came together at a Texas high school stadium to honor the lives lost in the floods. The mood was heavy—families held photos, candles flickered, and tears flowed. Then, without warning, Tom Brady walked onto the stage. No spotlight, no big entrance—just him. When he spoke, the crowd went silent. His voice cracked as he talked about loss, pain, and healing. People cried. They hugged each other. And in that moment, something shifted. Brady didn’t just bring words—he brought hope. Under the lights, grief began to turn into strength.

 “In the Darkest Night… We Still Fight.” Tom Brady Stuns Texas Vigil With Tearful Surprise, Leaves Stadium Silent With One Promise KERRVILLE, TEXAS — JULY 16, 2025 “Our communities were struck with tragedy literally in the darkness,” Wyatt Wentrcek, a local youth minister, told the crowd in the bleachers. They came by the hundreds. Parents […]

No longer the invincible icon of the field, Tom Brady stood still beside the tiny white casket of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal — daughter of Trinity’s assistant coach, lost in Texas’ devastating floods. In the soft rain and mournful organ music, he knelt down, placed his hand on the flower-covered lid, and shook with sobs too deep to hide. The man who once stood strong before millions crumbled before the loss of a child. One mourner whispered, “I’ve never seen Tom this broken — like part of his heart was swept away in the flood, too.”

Tom Brady’s Heartbreak at the Funeral of Young Kellyanne Lytal Tom Brady, once the invincible titan of the football field, showed a raw and vulnerable side that few had ever seen. Standing beside the tiny white casket of 8-year-old Kellyanne Lytal—daughter of Trinity’s assistant coach and a victim of Texas’ catastrophic floods—Brady’s stoic facade shattered. […]