One Secret Ship To Rule Them All The might of the Imperial Japanese Navy was too much for countries in the Pacific at the time. However, the results of the Battle of Midway weakened their power. “Shinano” was supposed to be the ultimate ship that would rule the Pacific. It was so highly regarded by […] More
1. Supplemental Oxygen Bombers operated between 25,000 to 35,000 feet. Now, that wouldn’t be such a problem if the plane was pressurized but the B-17 was not. Therefore, crew members had to breathe in supplemental oxygen so as to not pass out and die during missions. It only took a minute for someone to pass […] More
The P-61 Black Widow was the United States Army Force’s fighter aircraft during World War II. The plane was designed as a night fighter- it was designed to destroy enemy aircraft at night or during bad weather, which is possible with its onboard radar. It fought in the European, Mediterranean, China, Burma, India, and Mediterranean […] More
Are you looking for the best Vietnam War movies? Look no further! Here are the ten best films that show the horrors of the war yet portray it realistically and honestly: 10. Casualties of War (1989) With outstanding performances from Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn, the movie is a gripping examination of heavily caught […] More
The Spitfire played a crucial role in the battle for air supremacy in WWII. Its highly ironic, thin, and elliptical wings minimized its drag, making it an incredibly agile aircraft. However, its German counterpart, the Messerschmitt, is also a worthy adversary. Both can reach up to 560 kilometers per hour, powered by huge V-12 piston […] More
1. Too Expensive To achieve supersonic speeds while housing almost 300 passengers, the Boeing 2707 had to be designed with four GE4 turbojet engines. It also had to be made of material that could handle the heat produced by flying at supersonic speeds. These factors would lead to difficulty in procuring materials and overall being […] More
The Lucky Number 666 It had the number “666” on its tail which made everyone think it was bad luck to operate. Badly beaten and almost inoperable, it would still somehow fly back to the base for repairs. It was later sent to the back of the base to collect dust, waiting for its next […] More
1. High Price Compared with the prices of the P-47 and P-51, the price of the P-38 is alarmingly higher than the two. In 1944, a P-38 could cost $97,000 while a Mustang was only $51,000. Buying something cheaper that performs way better is a no-brainer. We saw the rise of the P-51s in the […] More
The B-26 Marauder is an American twin-engine that served during WWII. The aircraft served in the Pacific Theater in 1942. Furthermore, it was also used in the Mediterranean Theater, Western Europe, and other key locations. Here are the ten things about the B-26 Marauder: 1. It had the infamous nickname, the “Widow Maker” The high […] More
1. Most Were Fictional Most of the characters in the show were fictional. However, one character is based on a real WWII pilot named Greg Boyington. “Pappy”, as others would call him, was a WWII pilot known for being a rule-breaker, to put it quite frankly. His squad, however, wasn’t actually composed of a crew […] More
1. Does it have all the electronics? Making the planes as light as possible is a top priority. That’s why weapon systems are taken out of the plane including some of its navigation instruments. By doing so, a Harrier would save around 400 lbs. For navigation and communication, the pilots would opt to use civilian […] More
Richard Bong was known as the “Ace of Aces.” He was the highest-scoring US fighter pilot in history. His name was appropriately cemented in history books and the US Air Force records. But do you know that this legendary pilot actually found himself in a dogfight, alone and outnumbered by the premier fighters of Japan? […] More
