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During World War II, Allied bombing raids over Nazi-occupied Europe faced more than just enemy fighter planes; they had to ...
The Yak-9 was one of the Soviet Union’s deadliest and most iconic fighter planes of World War II, a sleek, fast, and agile war machine that earned respect and fear across the skies of the Eastern ...
The bomb markings on World War II–era aircraft are "victory marks" and signify successful missions and defeated enemies, and ...
From the Manchester to the B-32, these Allied heavy bombers showcase air power's rapid evolution of purpose, design, and ...
Allied intelligence confirmed that Nazi Germany was developing “vengeance” weapons, including the V-2 long-range rocket, at Peenemünde on the Baltic Sea.
During World War II, the Allies bombed Germany continually, as most readers know. Many of our planes were shot down and their crews captured or killed. Many of the officers and some sergeants were ...
Working on the Homefront, 1942-45" exhibit features about 50 photographs of workers at Grumman, Sperry, Republic and Liberty.
Similar to Midnight Hammer, Hydra involved a diversionary air operation which, by the time the bombers neared the target, had drawn away German fighter planes.
LA FIERE BRIDGE, NORMANDY, France – In recognition of the heroic actions of the Eighth Air Force during World War II, The ...
The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.
Directed by iconic Bond director Guy Hamilton, the film features a huge and star-studded ensemble cast, including Michael ...
No other Japanese aircraft surpasses the Mitsubishi A6M Reisen ("ree-sin") as the symbol of Japanese air power during World War II. All Allied pilots feared and respected the Zero fighter early in the ...