Forgotten Casualty of the Cuban Missile Crisis
How the shootdown of a U-2 spyplane over Cuba by a Soviet surface-to-air missile nearly led to nuclear war
Beyond the Norm: Japan’s Failed Cutting-Edge Floatplane
The Kawanishi E15K incorporated a variety of advanced features in an aircraft type that was on its way out.
Able Dog: Was the AD Skyraider the Best Attack Bomber Ever Built?
The Douglas AD Skyraider wasn't pretty, but its pilots and maintenance crews dubbed it the Able Dog because of its handling and dependability. Some still regard it as "the best airplane ever made for close-in attack."
How the Me-110 Became a Bomber’s Worst Nightmare
The Messerschmitt Me-110 “destroyer” was shot down in droves during the Battle of Britain, but it went on to become World War II’s most successful night fighter.
How “Hundred Takes Hughes” Got His Nickname
Millionaire movie mogul Howard Hughes overcame daunting production problems to shoot some of the most memorable air combat sequences ever captured on film.
