The P-51 Mustang’s impact on World War II couldn’t be understated. It played a vital role in the war and the bombing campaign against Germany. Still, in its early years, the Mustang suffered issues that almost ended its combat career. Here’s how the P-51 Mustang became a fatal flaw to the allied forces to becoming […] More
In the closing year of the Pacific Campaign and with the desperate attempt to turn the tides of the war, Japanese Kamikaze pilots were given the mission to fly to enemy warships, achieving relative success. But who were these kamikaze pilots, and is there any way to stop them? The Divine Wind The Japanese press […] More
During WWII, the American people were asked to make sacrifices so that they could support troops overseas. One of the significant changes in their diets. Rather than complaining, people got creative. Here are some of the things that people ate to survive during WWII: Wartime Sponge Cake This simple delicacy is easy to make. However, […] More
In early 1944, a Spitfire pilot on patrol over Northern France reported seeing what appeared to be two German Heinkel 111 bombers that were joined together as one aircraft. Initially, British intelligence dismissed this, until an RAF Mosquito shot one down, finally confirming that such a weird aircraft did actually exist. Weird Tech The Heinkel […] More
There were hundreds of fighter planes that flew in the skies during World War II, taking out other aircraft, striving for air superiority, and only undergoing specific operations. But which country has the most effective fighter plane during that era? Japan When the Mitsubishi A6M Zero was first introduced, it was considered the world’s best carrier-based fighter. […] More
Just recently, the US Army announced that Bell’s V-280 Valor won the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) competition, replacing the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter. The contract is said to be worth $1.2 billion. However, many voiced their concerns about Valor’s ability, and whether or not it’s the right choice. The V-280 Valor The helicopter is […] More
With estimated costs to exceed 1.7 trillion dollars, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is history’s most expensive defense acquisition. Yet despite that, according to a report in 2015, the plane was no match for its predecessor, which is the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The report showed that it couldn’t even hold its own in a dogfight […] More
The Japanese Empire had already planned to occupy Tulagi in Solomon Islands in 1942. To stretch their defensive perimeter even more, they had decided to turn their attention to Australia. Conflicting Ideas Some Japanese officials voiced their disagreement towards the planned invasion in Australia. They argued that the New Guinea stronghold at Port Moresby would […] More
The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is one of America’s multi-role supersonic fighter and attack aircraft. This combat-proven fighter is and will be the backbone of the US Navy carrier air wing for decades to come. Notable Features It has the capability to employ any air-to-ground and air-to-air weapons in the Navy’s arsenal. The F/A-18E/F’s most notable […] More
During World War II, Britain and France planned Plan R4, frustrated by the country’s neutrality, and their unwillingness to allow the Allied troops to cross the country to help Finland during the Soviet Invasion. When Hitler learned about the Allies’ major military operation to occupy Norway, he planned to seize Norway before the Allies did. […] More
Blohm and Vohs’ creation, the infamous BV 141, was designed to be Germany’s reconnaissance aircraft in WWII. The strange-looking plane was in tight competition with the twin-engined, twin-boom Fw 189 before it lost the contract. Here’s what you need to know about the Luftwaffe’s uncommon reconnaissance plane. Unique Structural Asymmetry The Bv 141 was aerodynamically […] More
The Bristol Blenheim is a British light bomber aircraft that became the fastest commercial airliner in the world in the 1930s. It was also extensively used during the early part of World War II. Here are five facts that you need to know about this medium bomber: 1. Over 1550 units of the Mark 1 […] More
