The de Havilland Mosquito is one of the allies’ most feared and lethal killers of World War II. Its revolutionary design made it the fastest aircraft of its time. It became a legend in its lifetime. Here are the ten facts that separated the Mosquito from everyone else: 1. It’s built entirely out of wood […] More
Located on the island of Usedom, Germany, Hangar 10 features a collection of planes from the World War II era, such as the Messerschmitt bf 109, to the Mustang P59 in one hangar. It is basically a playground for aviation enthusiasts! During the Hangar10 Fly-In Exhibition in 2019, WWII aircraft Focke Wulf 190 18, flown […] More
The A-7 Dragonfly, also known as the Super Tweet, was an American light attack aircraft that was introduced during the Vietnam War. A lesser-known company, Cessna Aircraft, was commissioned to build a lesser-known yet effective aircraft of the war. 1. The A-37 Dragonfly was nicknamed the Super Tweet after T-37B Tweety Bird trainer It gained […] More
Creator Nigel Blake talked about the miniature B-17 and other miniature effects they made for the film Memphis Belle. According to him, the construction unit built a full-scale runway for their models to use. It was built in perspective with all the real hangers and airfields. Similarly, they also did a crash sequence there. They […] More
Ted Williams was a legend in baseball history and was voted the league’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1946 and 1949. However, his career was briefly interrupted when he entered military service during World War II and the Korean War. A lot of time passed since WWII, and Williams hadn’t flown a plane since he […] More
The fate of the F-82 Mustang was short-lived. It was doomed from the start as a short-term, short-gap aircraft, with other jet fighters replacing it as a bomber escort. However, it remained an icon because of its innovative design and exceeding expectations during the Korean War. The P-51 The P-51 Mustang was one of the […] More
The Memphis Belle a legendary Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress During World War II. Here are the ten reasons why this legendary Flying Fortress was so special: 1. It was the first bomber to complete 25 combat missions across occupied Europe without a crewman being killed and return safely to the US According to the crew, […] More
The Grumman F8F Bearcat was one of the best piston engine fighters ever built. It arrived already in the waning months of World War II, missing combat action. Still, it left a mark in terms of power and performance. Here are the five reasons why Bearcat is a warbird favorite: 1. It was part of […] More
After more than 30 years, Tom Cruise reprises his role as the legendary Top Gun character Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. When it first hit the theaters, the film received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival and a box office success. It also became Cruise’s highest-grossing film to date. So, in case you missed it, here […] More
The Douglas A-26 Invader was an American twin-engine light bomber attack aircraft that carried extensive bomb loads and a wide range of guns. It was built by Douglas Aircraft in World War II and produced for the US Air Force. Here are the five interesting facts about the A-26 Invader you probably didn’t know: 1. […] More
Howard Hughes, an American business magnate, pilot, and engineer tried to build a high-speed, photo-reconnaissance plane. Thus, he started building the X-F11. Originally Hughes’s high-speed aircraft was intended to fulfill a variety of roles. But since it was constructed from wood, the Air Force didn’t show any interest in it. As luck would have it, […] More
The OV-10 Bronco is a rugged, twin-turboprop multi-mission aircraft that served the US Air Force and the Marine Corps. The Navy squadron VAL-4 Black Ponies successfully used them throughout the Vietnam War. 1. It was one of the most versatile aircraft the US produced It measures 42 feet long, with 40 feet wing span. It’s […] More
