Building a Spanish Civil War Duo: Messerschmitt Bf-109D vs. Polikarpov I-16
The Hobbycraft model company brings two iconic aircraft that saw action in the Spanish Civil War to its model kit lineup
Tough Turkey: Why Grumman’s TBF Avenger Was the Ultimate Torpedo Bomber
Grumman’s Avenger torpedo bomber—the biggest single-engine airplane of World War II and the last of its breed—made a huge contribution to Allied victory.
How the Spanish Civil War Served as a Dress Rehearsal for World War II
In a preview of things to come, Germans and Italians fought Soviets and Americans in the skies over Spain, employing an impressive variety of aircraft
Last Air Battles of World War II
Confusion reigned 75 years ago when Japan announced its surrender but pilots on both sides kept fighting.
Log of The Leper
The awesome firepower of an AC-47’s miniguns was on full display when an Australian journalist bummed a ride with a “Spooky” crew.
Operation Highjump: 1946-47 Expedition to Explore Antarctica From the Air
In a combined effort not long after World War II, the U.S. Navy employed ships, airplanes and helicopters to explore and map Antarctica’s frozen reaches.
Three Balloonists Threw Caution to the Wind in 1970 and Paid the Price
Fifty years ago a British balloonist and a husband-and-wife team disappeared without a trace as they attempted to fly the Atlantic in a balloon dubbed 'The Free Life'
How Convair’s Big B-36 Kept the Peace By Not Dropping the Bomb
Convair’s giant B-36 bomber fulfilled its primary mission by never serving in combat
Flying the World in Pan Am’s Clippers: When Airline Travel Was an Adventure
The big flying boats of the 1930s and ’40s offered passengers more timely international travel without sacrificing the comforts of a cruise ship
The Story Behind One of the Oddest Airplanes of World War II
The Luftwaffe’s first jet-propelled medium bomber test-bed featured forward-swept wings
