His service in World War II not only shaped his personal journey but also turned him into a custodian of history. Recently, ...

the P-40 went on to have a long and distinguished WWII record. Powered by an Allison V-1710-33 engine, the Warhawk boasted a top speed of 351 mph, a range of 730 miles, and a service ceiling of ...

He is a first rate combat pilot and the reckless bravery of his attacks … are something you can well be proud of.” When one ...

According to the Allies, one of the most critical aspects of winning World War II was establishing air superiority over ...

The Romanian-built Yakolev Yak-52 is the easiest entry into aerobatic, vintage, and 'warbird' flying on the market. Designed as an entry point for the Soviet fighter school, DOSAAF, the Yak-52 was ...

B. “Duke” Hedman. Which is a crying shame, as he was actually the first American air ace of WWII, as well as a member of the legendary American Volunteer Group (AVG), better known as the ...

When World War II broke out, many nations were using the same weapons as they had used in the previous war. However, by the ...

Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England after a chance discovery. Local officials in the town of Wooler ...

For years, scores of unexploded practice bombs dating to World War II lay buried beneath the feet of playing children in northern England. What's more, the 175 or so bombs likely would have ...