The Dakota Hunter: Ghosts of the Gooney Bird, a magnificent series of photos of the legendary DC-3 Dakota in her final glory
War History Online presents this Guest Piece by Hans Weisman During my multiple expeditions since 1990 in search of the legendary Gooney Bird, I ran…
Those Magnificent Men: Everyday Heroes of the RAF in Color
War History Online presents this Guest Article from Tom Marshall April 1st, 2018 marks 100 years since the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). …
U-570 In the WW2 Battle of the Atlantic – The Only Submarine To Ever Be Captured By An Aircraft
There were many extraordinary events in the Battle of the Atlantic, the contest between the Germans and the Allies for control of the sea lanes,…
The Dakota Hunter: Lockheed’s Mega Bomber That Never Was, The Xb-30 Based On The Constellation Design
We present this guest blog by author and Blogger Hans Wiesman! As the war came closer in 1939, the legendary General Henry ‘Hap’ Arnold had the thoughtfulness…
VC: Despite 72 Individual Wounds, RAF Pilot John Cruickshank Sank A U-Boat with Depth Charges
For leaders in combat, there exists a strange paradox, where they are to order their men towards very possibly death while simultaneously being inexplicably concerned…
A Day In The Life Of A Coastwatcher
War History online presents this Guest Piece from Jim Burrowes After a lengthy trek through the jungle from the south coast of New Britain, I…
My Father’s Story Began Early On The Morning Of April 29th, 1944: Tragedy At Sea – The Untold Story Of PT347, PT350 & PT346 – Sunk By Friendly Fire
Daniel Williams writes: My father’s story began early on the morning of April 29th, 1944 when during a mission aboard PT347 along with the PT350 to…
The Dakota Hunter: Will The Douglas C-47/ Dakota Forever Fly Or Soon Die?
Will the new “Preferred Turbine-3” carry the Douglas “Dakota” legacy to its 100th anniversary? Winter in America is cold and out there in that winter wonderland, on…
Smoky: The 7-Inch Yorkie Whose Heroics Saved 250 Men and Kept 40 US Aircraft Operational in the Pacific
Dogs have been a part of warfare since the beginning of history. What most individuals usually envisage is a German Shepherd or some other trusty…
Echo of Infamy – The Little Known Second Attack on Pearl Harbor, March 4, 1942
War History Online presents this Guest Article by Thomas D. Pilsch With great solemnity and reverence, America observed the 75th anniversary of the devastating December…
How Air Commodore Leonard Birchall Became the Saviour of Ceylon in WWII
Air Commodore Leonard Birchall was a squadron leader of the No 413 Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It was on April 4, 1942,…
Post-WWII Surplus Harleys, Cheap Transports For “Willy And Their Boys”
Guest Blog By Hans Weisman! In this DAKOTA HUNTER BLOG, you will read about another lifetime passion of mine: the Harley Davidson Motorcycle. As a prelude,…