Jimmy Doolittle’s raiders carried out some historic firsts when their B-25s dropped the first bombs on Tokyo.
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Fred Avey: Flying with the Black Sheep Squadron in World War II
When Fred Avey joined ‘Pappy’ Boyington’s flock, he found himself among a pack of wolves in Black Sheep’s clothing.
The Bomb That Ended the War
It was the second atomic bomb, dropped on Nagasaki, that induced the Japanese to surrender.
“Wildcat” Wade: The Forgotten RAF Ace
One of Britain’s most decorated and highest-scoring fighter pilots was a former mule skinner from east Texas.
Jerrie Mock: Record-Breaking American Female Pilot
In 1964 an Ohio woman took up the challenge that had led to Amelia Earhart’s disappearance.
Air Group 87 Strike Japanese Battleship-Carrier Hyuga During World War II
A raid on the Japanese battleship-carrier Hyuga was an arduous task for fliers of Air Group 87 from USS Ticonderoga.
William ‘Billy’ Bishop: Canada’s Ace of Aces
An aggressive pilot and a crack marksman, the young Canadian became a legend and inspired a new generation of aces.
Victor Tatelman’s B-25 ‘Dirty Dora’ Wreaked Havoc on the Japanese
Their assignment in the Pacific took Victor Tatelman and the other pilots and crew members of the 499th Squadron to new low levels in search of the enemy.
Top Secret WWII Bat and Bird Bomber Program
At the outset of World War II, innovative plans were laid to send some talented fliers to the front lines.
Flying and Dying for Hollywood in the 1920s
A daring group of former barnstormers introduced American film fans to flying thrills and chills in the 1920s.