#second world war
The Top 5 American Training Aircraft Of WWII
Superb training was a huge reason behind the US aerial victory in WWII. We now look at the Top 5 American training plane...
Star Trek's "Scotty" In WW2: Why James Doohan Was Called "The Craziest Pilot" In The Royal Canadian Air Force
Long before he was "Scotty in the mega-popular Star Trek sci-fi franchise, James Doohan was a real-life military aviator...
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash
"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...
The Role Of Mitsubishi A6M Zero Fighters In The Attack On Pearl Harbor
Most of the damage at Pearl Harbor was inflicted by "Kate" and "Val" bombers. But the Zero added its fair share of death...
Stars And Stripes: Tyrone Power's Naval Aviation Service During WWII
His Hollywood looks were talked about even during his naval aviation service during World War II.
5 Legendary Axis Fighter Planes Of WWII
Aircraft that changed the name of the game with advancements that go beyond the war and change history forever.
Great But Too Late: WW2's Mighty Martin JRM Mars Flying Boat
The JRM Mars was a very well-built aircraft which could have enjoyed great use during World War II in the Pacific Theate...
Forgotten History: RAF Washington B.1 Britain's B-29 Superfortress
Yes, the RAF had a B-29 during WW2. And yes, it even bore the name of a US general who'd been a nemesis to Great Britain...
5 Iconic Allied Fighter Planes Of WWII
The Allies produced many excellent fighters during the Second World War, so narrowing this list down to 5 iconic example...
5 Of The Most Versatile Aircraft Of WWII
The Americans, British, and Germans built some of the most versatile aircraft of World War II that served critical and d...
Forgotten History: The Top 5 US Navy Aircraft Of WWII
Thousands of examples of each aircraft were produced during World War II.
History: F4U Corsairs In The Pacific Theater During WWII
During WWII, the USMC flew the Chance-Vought F4U Corsair from land bases in the South Pacific.
5 Innovative Aircraft Designs Of WWII
Necessity is the mother of invention
How The WWII Mitsubishi Ki-51 "Sonia" Went From Japanese Assault Aircraft To Kamikaze Plane
Mitsubishi's Ki-51 "Sonia" wasn't as famous as their Zero. But the Ki-51 performed a variety of missions for the entirel...
History: How American P-51 Mustangs Changed Air Combat In WW2
The P-51D Mustang was the game changer of WW2 air combat, especially in Europe.
WW2 History: The Legendary US P-47 Thunderbolts In The European Theater
Though not quite as renowned as the P-51, the "Jug" was still a legendary fighter in the European Theater of WW2. And ri...
The Heinkel He 219 Uhu "Eagle-Owl" Luftwaffe WWII Night Fighter
True to its flesh-and-blood avian namesake, the Heinkel H2 219 Ugh ("Eagle-Owl") was a deadly WW2 night fighter.
The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate 'Frank': Japan's Fastest WWII Fighter
Though nowhere near as famous s the Mitsubishi Zero, the Kawasaki "Frank" might've been Imperial Japan's best WW2 fighte...
Top 5: The 6-Engine Aircraft That Defined The Second World War
By popular demand, these are the WW2 6-engine aircraft you seek.
How The Second World War Changed Aviation
People still feel the impact today.