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The 5 US-Built Combat Aircraft That Turned The Tide Of The Second World War

The 5 US-Built Combat Aircraft That Turned The Tide Of The Second World War

These US-built aircraft were influential on the battlefield.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Friendly Backup: 3 WWII USAAF Escort Planes You Should Know

Friendly Backup: 3 WWII USAAF Escort Planes You Should Know

These planes significantly reduced heavy bomber losses.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
From Warbird To Private Jet: The De Havilland Mosquito

From Warbird To Private Jet: The De Havilland Mosquito

High speed and versatile, this aircraft took on a number of roles.

Patricia Green 2 years ago
What Were The Key Differences Between The USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress & B-24 Liberator?

What Were The Key Differences Between The USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress & B-24 Liberator?

The B-17 and B-24 were the US's most produced aircraft of WWII, each enjoying certain advantages over the other.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Many Lancaster Bombers Are Still Flying Today?

How Many Lancaster Bombers Are Still Flying Today?

Airworthy Avro Lancaster bombers are rare but continue to captivate aviation enthusiasts.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Why Does The B-52 Have Wheels On The Wings?

Why Does The B-52 Have Wheels On The Wings?

The aircraft has a 185-foot wingspan.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Second World War Stalwart: The Story Of The Stuka Dive Bomber

Second World War Stalwart: The Story Of The Stuka Dive Bomber

Notorious for its screaming sirens and effectiveness against ships during the war.

Jonathan E. Hendry 2 years ago
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash

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...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Enormous Yet Unrealized: Why The WW2 Nakajima G10N Fugaku Bomber Never Made It To The USA

Enormous Yet Unrealized: Why The WW2 Nakajima G10N Fugaku Bomber Never Made It To The USA

Both the Japanese and Germans tried to build massive ultra-long-range bombers to bomb NYC and other US targets.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII

Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII

The most notable of these bombers is the one that dropped bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Sruti Kafle 2 years ago
History: The Role Of Lancaster Bombers In The Dambusters Raid

History: The Role Of Lancaster Bombers In The Dambusters Raid

Eight aircraft were lost, and 53 airmen were killed during the 1943 Dambuster Raid.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Forgotten History: The Top 5 Deadliest American Military Planes Of WWII

Forgotten History: The Top 5 Deadliest American Military Planes Of WWII

These are some of the most-produced aircraft of World War II.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Russia Has Lost Another Bomber: Tu-22M3 Crashes In Siberia

Russia Has Lost Another Bomber: Tu-22M3 Crashes In Siberia

A Russian stategic bomber crashed in a ball of fire in Siberia further reducing Russia's fleet of operational long range...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Forgotten History: RAF Washington B.1 Britain's B-29 Superfortress

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...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
5 Key Bombers Of The Pacific Theater In WWII

5 Key Bombers Of The Pacific Theater In WWII

Thousands of examples of aircraft were produced during World War II.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
USA's Largest Warplane Ever: The Massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker

USA's Largest Warplane Ever: The Massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker

The B-36, was too late for service during World War II, however, it did play an initial and important role at the outset...

Christian P. Martin 2 years ago
US Air Force B-2 Spirit Tests New Ship-Sinking Guided Bomb

US Air Force B-2 Spirit Tests New Ship-Sinking Guided Bomb

The aircraft has tested a modified munition and sank a decommissioned cargo vessel off the coast of Florida.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Forgotten History: The Top 5 US Army Air Corps Planes Of WWII

Forgotten History: The Top 5 US Army Air Corps Planes Of WWII

The USAAF was the largest air force of WWII and it boasted many of the best aircraft of the period.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Bravery In The Skies: Clark Gable's Service As A WWII Boeing B-17 Gunner

Bravery In The Skies: Clark Gable's Service As A WWII Boeing B-17 Gunner

With a deep sense of duty and desire to serve during World War Two, Clark Gable left the comforts of Hollywood and joine...

Christian P. Martin 2 years ago
Why Restoring Nukes On B-52 Aircraft Would Cost USAF $4.5 Million

Why Restoring Nukes On B-52 Aircraft Would Cost USAF $4.5 Million

A look at what it takes to make a B-52H nuclear capable and why the interest in restoring that capability.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago