Yamato was one of the lead ships for the Japanese Imperial Navy and was named after the ancient Japanese Yamato Province. It took part in several key campaigns during World War II. Here are the ten facts that you should know about the massive “Yamato” Battleship: 1. It was the largest, most powerful battleship of […] More
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
The Z.501 Gabbiano greatly overstayed its welcome. It had its moments when left uncontested but it was no match as soon as capable fighters challenged it. Underwhelming Design and Performance The Gabbiano isn’t a very popular aircraft due to its lackluster performance in the war and also its design. Not a lot of planes can […] More
Operation Bolo was led by Colonel Robin Olds and it was used to lure Vietnamese MiGs by mimicking bombing formations. This operation alone wiped out almost half of the Vietnamese’s MiG-21 arsenal. Its success led to the creation of similar operations which also proved to be effective at times. Underperformance The first half of the […] 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
If there’s anything life has taught us, it’s that nobody is perfect. The same thing can be said of any warbird in existence and the P-51 is no exception. Allison vs Merlin You really have to nitpick to find what’s wrong with the P-51. For the longest time, it was something to do with the […] More
1. Remarkable Powerplant A hypersonic aircraft needs an engine that can meet its needs. Thus came the XLR99 – a liquid-fuelled rocket engine capable of generating more than 50,000 lbf (around 250 kN). Earlier versions used two XLR11 engines that were enhanced to produce 16,00 lbf (71kN). 2. Notable Test Pilots The first man to […] More
1. APX-80 aka Combat Tree This was a top-secret game-changer only equipped in a number of F-4Ds. They would use the Combat Tree to look around for specialized transponders in Vietnamese aircraft. Transponders were used by the Vietnamese to prevent friendly fire but were subsequently used against them by the APX-80. 2. Set 16 World […] 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
