During the 1960s, developing a double delta wing aircraft was seen more as an unproven technology, and seen as a rather ambitious project. Because of its unstable design, the double delta configuration encountered issues. However, little did the Swedish know that they would discover a new maneuver- the Cobra. Here’s how the Saab 35 became […] More
On January 25, 1943, Joe Foss, a fighter pilot from the Marine Fighting Squadron 121, had just spotted a formation of over 100 Japanese bombers and Zeroes approaching the island of Guadalcanal. Foss immediately knew that he was outgunned and outnumbered, with only 12 men under his command. Aboard his Grumman F4F Wildcat, a more […] More
In 2009, approximately 35 years without getting a strategic bomber, the US Air Force built the Long Range Strike Bomber program to build the most technologically advanced bomber. This ambitious program took almost a decade, and the new stealth bomber was finally unveiled in December 2022. Long Range Strike Bomber Program In 2009, the United […] More
First built by the Yakovlev Design Bureau during the mid-1940s, the Yak-15 is the first jet combat aircraft that was adopted by the USSR Air Force. Its history is a striking example of the era of the birth of jet aviation, demonstrating the time of learning about little-known technology, encountering endless difficulties, and just basically […] More
The Yak 3 is the smallest fighter that was used during World War II, and it was also the same aircraft that gave the Luftwaffe a run for its money. Entering the Easter Front in 1944, its German commanders were impressed by what this modest plane can do that they issued an urgent order in […] More
On April 1945, the Luftwaffe, desperate to resupply trapped German forces in Berlin, created operations using gliders to fly supplies. These were one-way missions for unfortunate pilots. Dire Situation At this point, Berlin’s resupply situation was dire, and the defenders needed regular resupply of ammunition and other supplies to maintain their defense until help arrived […] More
During an engagement in the Battle of Kursk in 1943, one Tiger tank singlehandedly took down 50 Soviet T-34s in an unforgettable battle. The Battle of Kursk The Battle of Kursk was supposedly a battle that would change Germany’s fortunes on the Eastern Front. Both sides threw everything at each other in a struggle, but […] More
In this video, we’re going to take a look at three Junkers designs, the Ju90, 290, and 390, and why they failed. Design Origins The story of the Junkers giant goes back to the Ju, which itself is an enlarged version of the Ju89 bomber. This was a mid-1939 contender for the so-called ‘Ural Bomber’ […] More
Soviet pilot pilot S. Kuzniecov was flying his Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik back from a mission when he was engaged with Messerschmidt fighters. A fierce dogfight ensued, and the pilot was shot down from the sky. As the Sturmovik went down, one of the German pilots decided to land, finish off the Soviet pilot, and maybe […] More
There’s no denying that the introduction of drones in modern combat has significantly altered the landscape of war. However, you’ll be surprised that no drone is as feared as the DI Mavic- this tiny commercial drone has managed to outshine even the most advanced drones in the world. It was also crucial to the mission […] More
From the Caliban Rising Channel, Phil Hawes discusses his thoughts on how significant the Mustang was on the ETO and whether its arrival revolutionized the air battle against the Luftwaffe. The P-51 Mustang The Mustang is considered one of the greatest fighters of its generation. This long-range fighter and fighter bomber dominated the skies during […] More
Vasily Emelianenko’s entire united Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik ground attack had just decimated an entire German-controlled airfield in Easter Ukraine. In retaliation, Storm Birds rained hell on the rows of Luftwaffe aircraft. Emelianenko’s engine was shot. He made a brief landing on the open terrain and ran into the woods before a German sniper could pick […] More
