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
The Vought F4U is a legendary American fighter aircraft that served during World War II. It entered service in late 1944. In fact, the Japanese consider it one of the most formidable planes in the war because its naval aviators achieved a feat of an 11:1 kill ratio. Planes have been fascinating for many aviation […] More
A Hail Mary The Japanese Navy needed a revolutionary weapon of mass destruction capable of turning the tides of the war. One such idea came in the form of a submarine that doubles as an aircraft carrier. Merging the stealth capabilities of a submarine and strike capabilities of carriers, the I-400 was already too good […] More
While getting a large order for P-40s in 1939, Curtiss didn’t rest their laurels. Instead, they proposed a new model fighter. They modeled the new aircraft based on the cutting-edge European fighters at that time, such as the Spitfire. Here are five interesting facts that you need to know about the American Spitfire- the Curtiss […] More
The AC-130 is a guardian angel to its allies, but to its enemies, it’s an angel of death. Here are the ten facts about the AC-130 gunship that makes it a monster: 1. It’s the Air Force’s premier close air support platform Thirty-eight feet tall, with a 133-foot wingspan, this heavyweight aircraft is tough to […] More
1. First Low-Wing Monoplane Fighter of Japan Japan was looking for their first low-wing monoplane to replace their Ki-10 biplane fighter. The Ki-27 won due to its low wing loading and good maneuverability. The lack of more armaments meant it weighed considerably lesser than Western fighters. 2. Quick and Agile This highly nimble fighter was […] More
1. He had a foreign accent Despite being born and raised in the US, his fellow servicemen thought he was from another country because of his strong foreign accent. Growing up in a Lithuanian household, it wasn’t until Bronson (born Charles Buchinksy) was a teenager that he learned how to properly speak English. 2. He […] More
D-Day marked the beginning and the end of World War II. Over the years, filmmakers created films that captured history’s darkest chapters. Here are the top 10 World War II movies ever made: 10. Downfall aka “Der Untergang” (2004) The movie follows the final 10 days of Adolf Hitler’s life. He and his Nazi army […] More
The day was August 15, 1945. Marvin Martin was aboard the Big Hutch, a navigator at the B-29 Superfortress as a navigator. He was serving the 20th Airforce in the Pacific Theater. Their target? A refinery in Akita, Japan, that was approximately 4,000 miles away. Martin, a war veteran, retells his epic story on what […] More
The C-17 Globemaster III is one of the most versatile cargo planes in the US Airforce. It usually can do strategic and tactical airlift missions, transporting cargo and troops from all over the world. Its additional missions also involve airdrop duties and medical evacuation. Here are the ten facts about the C-17 that make it […] More
The Mission On December 31, 1944, Glenn Rojohn and his crew were in their B-17G for a bombing mission over Hamburg. This time, the Germans fought hard and met the bombers with anti-aircraft guns. The number of Flak shells in the air severely hampered their visibility and coordination. Aggressive Bf 109s While on their way […] More
