In 1980, the U.S. was desperate to rescue hostages in Tehran, and desperation breeds engineering insanity. Operation Credible Sport aimed to turn a C-130 into a “Super STOL” aircraft that could drop ...

It’s a flying fortress—massive, armed, and never meant to land in tight spots. But once, an AC-130 touched down in a place barely wider than its wings. This shameful Covid report leaves no way back ...