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Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics: What's on Display at Italy's Oldest Aviation Museum?

Gianni Caproni Museum of Aeronautics: What's on Display at Italy's Oldest Aviation Museum?

Italy's oldest aviation museum, founded in 1927, features historic aircraft including innovative prototypes and nine uni...

Courtnie Rodgers 2 years ago
Pilot Dies After Spitfire Crashes During Battle Of Britain Event

Pilot Dies After Spitfire Crashes During Battle Of Britain Event

The WW2 veteran MK356 Spitfire crashed during D-Day commemorations in England, killing the RAF pilot.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
How Difficult Is It To Restore A WWII Plane?

How Difficult Is It To Restore A WWII Plane?

Quite difficult, but ultimately rewarding: Simple Flying gets some firsthand perspectives on these worthwhile projects.

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Ultimate Guide To The Gloster Gladiator: The RAF’s Last Biplane Fighter

Ultimate Guide To The Gloster Gladiator: The RAF’s Last Biplane Fighter

Monoplanes became predominant during the Second World War. However, biplanes weren't dead yet, as the Gloster Gladiator ...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Where Can You Find The Best Preserved Warplanes In The USA?

Where Can You Find The Best Preserved Warplanes In The USA?

These museums showcase some of the most immaculately preserved warplanes.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Battle Of Kursk: The Largest Air Battle In History

Battle Of Kursk: The Largest Air Battle In History

WWII's Battle of Kursk is remembered as an epic tank battle, but sometimes lost in the shuffle is the fact it was also a...

Christian D. Orr 2 years ago
Top 5 World War II Fighter Planes at the Imperial War Museum You Need to See

Top 5 World War II Fighter Planes at the Imperial War Museum You Need to See

Some of the most iconic WWII fighters are displayed at the IWM Duxford.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Nakajima Ki-115a Tsurugi: What You Need To Know About Japan's WW2 Special-Built Kamikaze Plane

Nakajima Ki-115a Tsurugi: What You Need To Know About Japan's WW2 Special-Built Kamikaze Plane

The Nakajima Ki-115a Tsurugi was built as a cheap single-use on-way suicide aircraft to strike American warships.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Luftwaffe: The 5 Most Important German Aircraft Of World War II

Luftwaffe: The 5 Most Important German Aircraft Of World War II

A closer look at some of the best German combat aircraft deployed during the Second World War.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Exploring Aviation History: WWII Fighter Aircraft At The RAF Museum

Exploring Aviation History: WWII Fighter Aircraft At The RAF Museum

A look at some of the most notable aircraft that can be visited in person in the UK.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
The Top 5 US Air Force Aircraft Of The 2nd World War

The Top 5 US Air Force Aircraft Of The 2nd World War

Most of these aircraft became the primary combat aircraft for global air forces during World War II.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Exploring The Top 5 WWII Carrier-Based Dive Bombers

Exploring The Top 5 WWII Carrier-Based Dive Bombers

The US, UK, Japan, and France all operated aircraft carriers and aircraft carrier-based dive bombers in WW2.

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
World War II: Looking At The Boeing B-29 Superfortress' Arrival In The China Burma India Theater

World War II: Looking At The Boeing B-29 Superfortress' Arrival In The China Burma India Theater

Operation Matterhorn required a herculean logistical effort that helped develop future airlift doctrine.

James Kiefner 2 years ago
Earliest British Jet Fighter: What Made The Gloster Meteor Unique?

Earliest British Jet Fighter: What Made The Gloster Meteor Unique?

The plane was the only Allied fighter jet fighter to take part in World War II.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
5 Notable Night Fighters Of The Second World War

5 Notable Night Fighters Of The Second World War

These aircraft served a unique purpose.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago
Tuskegee University Receives $6.7 Million In Federal Funds To Launch A New Aviation Program

Tuskegee University Receives $6.7 Million In Federal Funds To Launch A New Aviation Program

The program is part of the university’s strategic plan catered to the demands of the industry.

Channing Reid 2 years ago
Avro Lancaster Bomber: A Look Back At This WWII RAF Powerhouse

Avro Lancaster Bomber: A Look Back At This WWII RAF Powerhouse

The Avro Lancaster's unique capabilities proved superior to most four-engined allied bombers.

Dr. Omar Memon 2 years ago
Top 5 Can't Miss World War 2 Fighter Planes On Display At The Smithsonian Museum

Top 5 Can't Miss World War 2 Fighter Planes On Display At The Smithsonian Museum

The Smithsonian has many iconic American WWII aircraft on display from massive strategic bombers to humble biplane train...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
History: 5 Iconic Carrier-Based Aircraft From The Second World War

History: 5 Iconic Carrier-Based Aircraft From The Second World War

While the British and Japanese boasted carrier-based aircraft that distinguished themselves early on, American aircraft ...

Aaron Spray 2 years ago
Why Is The Supermarine Spitfire So Iconic?

Why Is The Supermarine Spitfire So Iconic?

The aircraft was by far the best-known British fighter of the war.

Alexander Mitchell 2 years ago