Why there are only 2 flyable Ilyushin Il-2 aircraft left
Of all the Soviet combat aircraft in WWII, the Ilyushin Il-2 was one of the most important. This Russian plane was produced in great quantities…
Hero: Forcing the copilot’s body off the controls, he brought the plane out of a steep dive, flying with his left hand only
During the course of war, it is safe to say that many men who fight have some very bad days they would like to forget.…
Remember the Vought XSB2U-1 Vindicator? Here Are 24 Images to Remind You
In the 1930s, military technology was on the rise, especially when it came to aircraft. Various companies were working together with governments in Germany, Great…
WW2 & Vietnam: Father & Son to be Interred Together
A very poignant internment ceremony will be held at Arlington National Cemetery on December 4, 2018, when father and son will be interred together. 1st…
The Italian C202 & 205 Fighters – as Good as Many of the Top Line Fighters of WWII
When thinking of Italy and the Italian armed forces of WWII, a couple of images readily come to mind: a blustering buffoon of a leader,…
From a Florida Swamp to the Netherlands – The Final Destination of a Douglas DC-3/ Dakota
Autumn 2018, The final flight of a Douglas DC-3/ Dakota from the Florida Swamps to Madurodam, the insider’s story On the 23rd of Oct. 2018,…
The A-10 Warthog: How do You Improve the Best Close Combat Jet Ever?
The United States Air Force is considering whether to continue with, modify, or replace the venerable A-10 close-air-support aircraft, fondly nicknamed “Warthog,” which was first…
B-36 Peacemaker – Billion-dollar Blunder or Nuclear Deterrent?
The B-36 Peacemaker, a long-range bomber, never saw action in a war. However, it certainly caused a major political war to break out between the…
The “Peanut Special” – Grumman F4F Wildcat in Photos
Even though both the United States and Great Britain became fighter aircraft powerhouses by the late stages of World War II, the situation was quite…
Trouble Continues for F35 Fighter Plane as Entire US Fleet Grounded
A Pentagon spokesman confirmed on October 11, 2018, that the US armed forces have temporarily grounded their entire fleet of F-35 fighter planes following a…
Charlie Winters: Smuggling B-17s to Israel
War History Online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Christopher Stuttard Prior to and during 1947, the Jewish paramilitary group, the Haganah (precursor to the Israeli…
This Crazy Pilot Chased an Insane Bf-109 Pilot Right Under the Eiffel Tower & Shot Him Down
William “Bill” Overstreet Jr. was used to doing loop the loops around and over the Golden Gate Bridge, sometimes buzzing farmers and sunbathers while in…