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The ‘Holy Grail of Military Aviation’ – The B-17 Swamp Ghost – Found After 68 Years In the Jungle (Watch)

The Agaimbo swamp is located in one of the most remote regions of Papua New Guinea. It is infested by malaria–carrying mosquitoes and huge crocodiles.…

A Son’s Long Journey To Uncover His Pilot Father’s World War Two Story

Before his father’s funeral in 1973, Ken Elder Bledsoe knew little about his father, Vernon Elder, or his Second World War experiences as a tail…

World War Two Warplane Propeller Was Pulled From A Lake And Now Graces A Rhode Island Memorial

A propeller from a Grumman F6F-5N Hellcat flown in World War II is now at the Charlestown Auxiliary Naval Airfield Memorial in Ninigret Park, Charlestown,…

Dedicated Divers Exploring World War Two Plane Wrecks In Pacific Atoll Lagoon

Some of the best scuba diving in the Pacific Ocean is reputed to be the deep lagoon of Kwajalein Atoll, because of the American and…

A Son Tracks Down The Story Of His Father’s Terrifying Crash Landing In World War Two

Synchronicity is defined as a meaningful coincidence. The story of one soldier, his family, and connections to Starkville, MS., meet that definition. Karl Wilson Carlson…

The Accidental Bombing Of Switzerland By The Allies In World War Two

Needless to say, the Swiss residents of Schaffhausen were not amused on April 1, 1944 — April fool’s Day — when approximately 60 tons of…

This Amazing Corsair Display Shows Why The Japanese Feared The “Whistling Death”

What was the role of the Corsair in World War 2? You are about to find out with this video. The Corsair was manufactured by…

This Plane Was Going At Mach 3+, The Amazing SR-71 Blackbird

Joris Nieuwint

Imagine a plane that could travel at three times the speed of sound. That’s 1,030 meters every second or 1.03 kilometers (.65 miles)! The United…

Nine Reasons Why The Allies Won The Battle of Britain

The most famous aerial battle in history, the Battle of Britain was a hard fought and desperate struggle to hold back Nazi Germany. Having launched…

So Cool – A Video Tour Of the B-17 Flying Fortress: Sally B

If you haven’t already, meet the mighty Sally B. – Charity ambassador, movie star, flying memorial, survivor. Join War History Online for an intimate view…

Jurassic Park of Aviation Found – How WWII Built Aircraft Still Struggle For Survival In New Age

War History Online is Proud to Present this Guest Piece from the Dakota Hunter Blog by respected Author and blogger Hans Weisman.  The remnants of an abandoned airplane…

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…