#WWII
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...
Lost History: How A B-29 Superfortress WWII Bomber Wound Up Submerged In Lake Mead
Hundreds of feet below the surface of Lake Mead is a B-29 Superfortress lost for over half a century.
Bockscar: The Story Of The Other USAAF B-29 To Drop An Atomic Bomb In Japan
Bockscar was the second B-29 bomber to drop an atomic bomb on Japan.
More Than Just An Airliner: The Story Of The Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor
Between 1937 and 1944 Focke-Wulf built 276 Fw 200 Condor aircraft.
WWII's Most Odd Plane? A Guide To The Vought V-173 Flying Pancake
This is perhaps the most funny aircraft design you have ever seen.