The Grumman A-6 Intrude was the first all-weather attack bomber in the world that was capable of finding tactical and strategic targets, delivering both conventional and nuclear ordnance under zero visibility conditions. But did you know that a Japanese warship mistakenly engaged this American aircraft in a strange twist of fate? A Worthy Successor In […] More
The XB-70 Valkyrie was the ultimate high-altitude and high-speed strategic bomber with a cruise speed of Mach 3. The events that transpired, however, would cause it to play a different role in aviation history. 1. It was an experimental aircraft with remarkable features Its size was the largest of any aircraft in aviation history. The […] More
The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk resulted from the concern for the enhanced weight and cost of combat aircraft during the 1950s. Thus, the A-4 was built to counter the trend. A Cheap Replacement In the 1950s, aviation engineer Ad Heinemann developed a novel concept for the Douglas Aviation Company. He planned to replace the AD1 Skyraider […] More
In 1944, when Japan couldn’t stop the allied soldiers from penetrating the Pacific, the Imperial forces formed special attack units. These were subdivisions created to fulfill goals designed for suicide missions which clearly showed how hopeless the situation was. Kamikaze pilots became of the most recognizable subdivisions of the Japanese forces. By the war’s end, […] More
In the skies of the Guadalcanal, two fighter pilots engage in a legendary dogfight of the Second World War. In a desperate dog fight, one pilot tries to lock the other into one’s gun sights. But then, when they have a perfect shot, they don’t go in for the kill. By the end of the […] More
Recognized as a master strategist, Bradley was given command forces that spearheaded and carried through victory the campaigns and the invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Here are the ten things that made this soft-spoken general so great: 1. No other American General had exercised direct field command over so many combat troops He was in command […] More
The B-17’s tail gunner station played an effective defensive role in shooting down fighter interceptors. Here are the five interesting facts about the bomber’s tail section: 1. The B-17’s tail station is fed by two of the four oxygen systems There’s also a portable 24 walk-around bottle, which provides eight minutes of work of oxygen. […] More
Bernard Montgomery was a British soldier who fought in the First and Second World Wars. Famously known as the Spartan General, here are the facts that you didn’t know about one of Britain’s best WWII commanders: 1. He attended the Royal Military College Sandhurst and was almost expelled Montgomery grew up to be a kind of […] More
Jimmy Stewart was one of the most iconic Hollywood actors of his time. But do you know that he also served in the US Air Force during World War II? Here are five interesting facts about him as a WWII bomber pilot: 1. As he made movies, he logged 400 flight hours over the years […] More
The Mitsubishi A6M Zero was a Japanese long-range carrier-based fighter. It was deployed in combat from 1940-1945. During its years in service, the aircraft achieved an outstanding kill ratio and unprecedented dominance in air combat. However, there are still some fascinating and relatively unknown facts you never knew about this incredibly nimble and quick fighter […] More
The Bell P- Kingcobra is a US fighter aircraft in WWII. This single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft found more success overseas than home, mostly with Soviet pilots during WWII. Here are the 5 facts about the outcast Kingcobra P-63: 1. It’s based directly on the P-39 Airacobra The aircraft was an excellent improvement to the P-39 […] More
Greg ‘Pappy’ Boyington was a flying ace who shot down 28 Japanese enemy planes, organized the famous Black Sheep Squadron, and received the Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross. The TV series Baa Baa Black Sheep was inspired from Boyington and his men from the Black Sheep squadron, and the show ran for two […] More
