#Cold War
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...
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...
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...
Mystery Of Flight 19: The US Navy Martin PBM Mariner Lost In The Bermuda Triangle
Pity the poor PBM, Not only is the Mariner's America's forgotten flying boat of WWII, it's also the forgotten plane of t...
The Huge, The Mighty, The Grounded The WW2 Northrop YB-35 Flying Wing
Long before Northrop succeeded with the B-2 Spirit, it had the YB-35 Flying Wing. What went wrong with it?
What Roles Did The KC-135 Stratotanker Play In US Military Missions?
The KC-135 outlasted the KC-10 as the USAF's midair refueler. Simple Flying now examines the Stratotanker's military mis...
The Role Of US Tactical Air Command In The Cold War
During the early days of the Cold War, the so-called "Bomber Mafia" ruled the USAF. But thanks to TAC, the "Fighter Mafi...
Top 5 Electronic Warfare Aircraft Of The Cold War
Two of these continue to serve in the military for nearly five decades.
US Vs USSR: Top 5 Cold War Fighter Jets
US and Soviet jets were built to compete with each other, and some of the Cold War jets are still used today.
No Vertigo: Jimmy Stewart's Stellar Record As A US Army Air Corps WW2 B-24 Pilot
James Stewart enjoyed one of the most remarkable bomber pilot and acting careers of WWII and the early Cold War.
T-38 Talon: What To Know About The US Air Force & Navy's Supersonic Jet Trainer
The T-38 Talon is still going strong after 65 years as a trainer for the USAF and USN. We now explore the fun behind thi...
Exploring The B-1B Lancer: America's Supersonic Strategic Bomber
The aircraft features six external hardpoints with a carrying capacity of 59,000 lbs (26,761 kg) of ordnance.
F-111 Aardvark: Swing-Wing Versatility & Its Impact On US Military Aviation
Some pundits deem the Aardvark a "failure." Its actual combat performance and long-term influence indicate otherwise.
How Did The Grumman A-6 Intruder Serve In US Combat Missions?
The A-6 Intruder served the USN and USMC for 30+ years and in multiple conflicts. It also inspired a bestselling novel a...
Endurance: How The USAF B-52 Bomber Became An American Icon
The 70-year-old B-52 isn't just the most successful strategic bomber; it's also an American military and cultural icon.
5 Facts To Know About The Grumman A-6E Intruder: US Navy & Marine Corps' Cold War Versatile Bomber
It is the world’s first fully all-weather attack bomber.
The Hunchback Of Ground Attack: Why The Soviet Ilyushin Il-20 1948 Program Failed
Western aircraft designers certainly didn't have a monopoly on weird-looking aircraft, and the Ilyushin Il-20 is living ...
Top 5 Historic Missions Of The B-52 Stratofortress
The B-52 is America's most accomplished bomber of the post-WWII era. Let's take a look at some of this illustrious aircr...
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...
Chosin Reservoir: How The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar Dropped A Bridge To Save Trapped Troops
A brilliantly unorthodox solution, executed immediately, saved the UN withdrawal from Chosin Reservoir.