The DB 601’s Development In 1930, the German Reich Ministry of Transport set the stage for an innovation that would shape the course…
There’s an intriguing phenomenon in wartime: even amidst animosity, fierce rivals can respect and admire each other. Hans-Joachim Marseille was one such figure,…
The F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft have been the backbone of the United States Navy and Marine Corps air force for the…
Even with hours of training it’s hard enough flying and keeping control of a multi-million dollar aircraft and landing with two wings, let…
Unlike many other aces of the time, Max Immelmann was not much of a troublemaker, boozer, or playboy. In fact, he was brought…
Roland Garros — the guy whose name French Open tennis tournament carries — was already a renowned aviator before 1914, but his actions…
From Czechoslovakia to the Skies of Britain Josef František’s journey from a Czechoslovakian airman to an RAF legend is a tale of resilience…
From European Skies to a Russian Lake The Messerschmitt Bf-109 was pivotal in Germany’s aerial strategy, was produced in massive numbers and became…
The Dawn of the Flying Wing Concept In the late 1940s, the Armstrong Whitworth AW 52 emerged as Britain’s ambitious foray into a…
The Dilemma of D-Day Drinks It’s June 1944, D-Day is underway, and Allied soldiers are storming the beaches of Normandy. But there’s a…
A Revolutionary Design in WWII Aviation The Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien, known as the “Flying Swallow,” was a beacon of innovation in World War…
Unlikely Beginnings Edward “Butch” O’Hare’s story begins far from the heroics of aerial combat. His father, Edward Joseph (EJ) O’Hare, known as “Easy…