#WWII
Canada Vs Italy: Which Produced The Most Aircraft In WW2?
Italian and Canadian WWII aircraft production is surprisingly comparable (not adjusting for the time spent at war).
5 Little Talked About Air Forces Of WWII
While the RAF, USAAF, Red Air Force, Japanese Air Forces, and Luftwaffe dominate memory, there were other notable air fo...
Veterans Day: How World War II Changed Commercial Aviation
Looking back at this critical time.
The Time Oregon Came Under Japanese Air Attack From An Aircraft-Carrying Submarine
The Japanese I-25 launched two air raids over Oregon with its floatplane, hoping to start a forest fire.
What Are The Oddest Aircraft To Land On A US Navy Aircraft Carrier?
Several odd aircraft have landed on US Navy carriers over the decades, each with unique stories behind them.
Are There Still Any WWII Military Aircraft In Use Today?
A low number of World War II-era aircraft may still be in limited service in the world.
The 1st Top Gun: Tuskegee Airman James H. Harvey II
Many military aviation enthusiasts are familiar with Top Gun and the Tuskegee Airmen. This is the story of one heroic pi...
Legendary: The Versatility of the North American B-25 Mitchell In WW2
The B-25 was a legendary WWII bomber. The immortal Doolittle Raid on Tokyo was just one reason for that.
80 Years On: How The US B-29 Superfortress Helped End WWII
Arriving late in the war, the B-29 delivered the coup de grâce against Japan exactly 80 years ago.
How Many Lancaster Bombers Are Still Flying Today?
Airworthy Avro Lancaster bombers are rare but continue to captivate aviation enthusiasts.
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...
History: USA WWII Ace Major Richard Bong & The Lockheed P-38 Lightning
With 40 confirmed air-to-air kills, the legendary "Ace of Aces" is the deadliest pilot in US history.
5 Things To Know About The Lockheed 12-A Electra's Role In WW2
The aircraft served various commercial, cargo, and military applications.
How Did Carrier-Based Aircraft Influence Naval Battles In WWII?
Following their success in WWII, the USN used aircraft carriers to project American power around the globe.
WW2 Douglas C-47 “That’s All, Brother” Returns To US After D-Day European Tour
The C-47 Skytrain that led the D-Day invasion's paradrop has returned to the US after another visit to Europe.
How The Second World War Changed Aviation
People still feel the impact today.
What Is The Most Produced Bomber In The World?
More than 18,000 examples were produced within five years.
Was The WW2 Bell P-63 Kingcobra A Good Fighter?
The King Cobra is an extremely deadly venomous snake. Back in WWII, the Bell P-63 Kingcobra was a pretty deadly mechanic...
Focke-Wulf Ta 154: Why Didn't The Germans Succeed In Building Their Version Of The WW2 Mosquito?
The Luftwaffe's Moskito didn't have the success that the RAF's Mosquito did during WWII. This was largely due to the lac...
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt: Flown By America's Top 2 Aces in Europe During WWII
The P-47 gets less love than P-51 amongst WWII fighters. Yet it was the "T-Bolt" that was flown by the top two U.S. aces...