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The Supermarine Spitfire: From WWII’s Greatest Battles All the Way to the Silver Screen

All of the greatest man-made inventions have stood the test of time. They remain living testaments to the evolutionary process and creative innovation of some…

With His Navigator Ejected Halfway Out His Plane, The Pilot Needed All His Luck To Save Him

Being launched off the flight deck of an aircraft carrier is a normal routine, but adrenaline junkie pilots love the radical feel of about 4…

Epic Warplanes: The Awesome Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor

Proposed in the 1980s and designed in the 1990s, the original purpose of Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor was to replace aging American F-15 and F-16 planes…

This Transport Company Was Asked To Transport A Dakota, But Everything Did Not Go According To Plan

Check it Out! War History Online proudly presents this guest blog from accomplished author and blogger Hans Wiesman. You can read more by Hans and…

The Battle of Britain, A Turning Point In WW2 – The Fight Begins

Continues from …. Part 1 – By Guest Blogger Chris Charland Flying In Ernest A few days prior to No. 1 (Fighter) Squadron, R.C.A.F. was declared operation, Squadron…

The Amazing Career of General Billy Mitchell, American Father of the Skies

David Herold

Some of the greatest, most memorable figures in America’s history are only given their due credit after their death. During their lifespan, they either go…

The USAAF pilot who defected with his plane and joined the SS

During WWII, an American pilot defected to Nazi Germany. Despite this, he was allowed to reenlist in the US military. Martin James Monti was born…

Nancy Harkness Love: A Symbol of Pride, Passion, and Perseverance In WW2

David Herold

Women have always proved their strength and abilities in all walks of life, and when it comes to flying airplanes, they haven’t fallen behind their…

Drama As The Mighty C-5 Galaxy Takes Off From A Super Short Runway

The majestic Lockheed C-5 is one of the largest military aircraft in the world, with a wingspan of 222 feet 9 inches and a length…

The Day North Korea Fired A Missile At SR 71 Blackbird

Joris Nieuwint

Throughout the 20th Century, the phrase “black projects” has become an evocative and mysterious reminder that groundbreaking new technology is continually being developed behind the…

Turning Point For The Second World War – Preparing for The Battle of Britain

War History Online Presents this Guest Blog from Chris Charland.  The 15th of September 1940 was undoubtedly the decisive turning point in the Battle of Britain,…

President John F Kennedy’s DC-3 Gift To Mobutu Found Back In Congo, SOS For The Scrapper

War History Online is happy to give you this Guest Article by our friend, successful Blogger and Author Hans Weisman. Check out his Blog!  Chaotic…