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What Are The Main Bomber Planes Used By The US Air Force?

What Are The Main Bomber Planes Used By The US Air Force?

Some of the Air Force's largest aircraft are strategic bombers.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
The Convair B-36 Bomber "Peacemaker" - A History

The Convair B-36 Bomber "Peacemaker" - A History

The airplane was known for its ten engines, which were a mix of propeller and jet systems.

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
How Many Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft Are Still Operational?

How Many Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Aircraft Are Still Operational?

Over 12,000 examples of this important bomber were delivered during the Second World War, but just six remain flying tod...

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
Getaway Gertie: The Story Of The Vanishing B-24 Bomber

Getaway Gertie: The Story Of The Vanishing B-24 Bomber

On a late night on February 18, 1944, a Consolidated B-24 Liberator vanished, presumably crashing into Lake Ontario.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Why Did The Avro Vulcan Bomber Use A V-Shaped Wing?

Why Did The Avro Vulcan Bomber Use A V-Shaped Wing?

This bomber took advantage of an innovative design.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
The USAF’s B-21 ‘Flying Wing’ Bomber Just Flew For The First Time

The USAF’s B-21 ‘Flying Wing’ Bomber Just Flew For The First Time

Less than a month after the B-21 was observed undergoing daytime taxi tests, flight testing is now underway.

Vyte Klisauskaite 2 years ago
Who Were The 'Bomber Mafia' In World War II?

Who Were The 'Bomber Mafia' In World War II?

They believed that precision-guided bombing campaigns could win wars.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Battle Of The Bombers: The B-24 Liberator Vs The B-17 Flying Fortress

Battle Of The Bombers: The B-24 Liberator Vs The B-17 Flying Fortress

Two of the most notable aircraft in the World War II era.

Justin Foster 2 years ago
Throwback: When A B-36 Bomber Crash Landed On The Outskirts Of Salisbury

Throwback: When A B-36 Bomber Crash Landed On The Outskirts Of Salisbury

In February 1953, a Convair B-36 Peacemaker almost crash-landed in Salisbury, UK.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
Why Did The North American XB-70 Valkyrie Become Obsolete So Quickly?

Why Did The North American XB-70 Valkyrie Become Obsolete So Quickly?

The aircraft only served for five years.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
How Do Dive Bomber Aircraft Work?

How Do Dive Bomber Aircraft Work?

Diving at steep angles ensures bombs hit the intended target with little interference from wind or other external factor...

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
5 Cool Facts About The B-25 Mitchell Bomber

5 Cool Facts About The B-25 Mitchell Bomber

This bomber was integral to America's war efforts.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
5 Incredible Features Of The Stuka Dive Bomber

5 Incredible Features Of The Stuka Dive Bomber

The World War II fighter was well-known for its precision in ground attacks.

Vyte Klisauskaite 2 years ago
The Story Of The B-25 Bomber That Crashed Into The Empire State Building

The Story Of The B-25 Bomber That Crashed Into The Empire State Building

The pilot was disoriented and did not see the massive building because of fog.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
5 Bombers That Defined The Second World War

5 Bombers That Defined The Second World War

The war's bombing campaigns made some aircraft notorious.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
The 5 Greatest Allied Second World War Bombers

The 5 Greatest Allied Second World War Bombers

A number of UK and US built bombers stand out for important service and high production numbers.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
What Made The B-25 Bomber Such An Incredible Airplane?

What Made The B-25 Bomber Such An Incredible Airplane?

A brief history of the North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber

5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber

Code named "Bear" by NATO, the Tu-95 is still in service with the Russian Air Force despite its age.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Why Was The B-24 Bomber Called The Flying Coffin?

Why Was The B-24 Bomber Called The Flying Coffin?

Despite being one of the most produced bombers it was given a curious nickname.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
The Top 5 Features Of The Avro Vulcan

The Top 5 Features Of The Avro Vulcan

This bomber, whose history is deeply linked to Britain, never fails to wow the public.

Giacomo Amati 2 years ago