WINGS LIKE EAGLES

THE EVOLUTION OF MILITARY AIRCRAFT FROM WRIGHT TO WARBIRD

by John Thow

WINGS LIKE EAGLES features more than 200 amazing original never-before-seen photographs, illustrations, and models along with a collection of incredible historic photos, providing a close-up look at some of the greatest aircraft ever flown. Gain a better understanding of their landmark contributions to aviation technology and where they fit into the timeline of aviation history based on the dates of their first flights.

CDA Air Show 2025
Hayden, ID

June 28, 2025 marked the first Coeur d’Alene airshow in more than 20 years. The event drew thousands of aviation fans of all ages who came together to celebrate aviation. …MORE

Fairchild AFB 2024
Spokane County, WA

SkyFest is great way to get up close with some of the Air Force’s best aircraft and the people that fly and support them, including a SERE demonstration, a final look at the A-10 Demo Team, and the stealthy F-35 …MORE

A-10C DEMO TEAM – Pilot Interview

WINGS OF BLUE – Interview

North American X-15 Under the wing of B-52 Mothership …MORE

RED FLAG Flashback, and some of the incredible aircraft that have filled the skies over Nellis …MORE

FEATURED: Thunderbirds and Superhornets dominate the sky over Fairchild AFB …MORE

Aviation Photography, Books, Art

Aviation Photography

In the air or on the ground our images of aircraft and the people who fly them are sure to inspire.

Aviation Books and Memorabilia in the Slick SHOP

Check out the Slick SHOP for a special collection of our aviation photographs, books, gifts, and more that you can only find right here at SlickPixels.com.

Air Show & Military Coverage

Check out our “Features” for a variety of aviation stories, air show reviews, images, and MORE.  If you are interested in slickpixels featuring your special aircraft, squadron or organization CONTACT US.

They shall mount up with wings as eagles...

TWIP (This Week In Photography) Interview with slickpixels.com founder John Thow

Photography, Aviation Illustration, and MORE...