21-Year-Old Bomber Pilot Who Died Saving His Comrades in WWII
On the night of May 30, 1942, Britain launched its largest bombing raid so far in World War Two. Of the 1,047 bombers that flew,…
The First Thousand-Bomber Raid – Changing the WWII Air War
From the start of the Second World War, Britain’s Royal Air Force (RAF) committed themselves to a particular bombing strategy. They believed that, with heavy…
He Was Awarded the Medal of Honor and then Demoted
It is perhaps a tale that Veterans of the United States Air Force are more familiar with, the story of “Airman Snuffy.” Given a choice…
Honored on her 100th Birthday – Pilot Who flew Spitfires and Bombers in WW2
Mary Ellis is one of the last surviving Air Transport Auxiliary pilots. She was surprised by a party in her honor at the Sandown Airport…
The First Medal of Honor Recipient of WW2 Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor
It is fitting in a war which would require inexplicable gallantry to win that it would begin with actions worthy of the nation’s highest military…
Newsreel Footage – The Famous Doolittle Raid over Tokyo – Revenge for Pearl Harbor
On April 18, 1942, the U.S. flew an air raid over the island of Honshu. Its nickname comes from the leadership and planning of then…
Learning the Luftwaffe’s Secrets: How Intelligence Gathering Shaped the Battle of Britain
In WWII the Battle of Britain was fought in the air. A victory was achieved through the skill and courage of the rightly revered fighter…
This is how Humvees and their crews deploy from USAF planes (Watch)
Have you ever wondered what it is like inside a Hercules in the moments before paratroopers jump? Or how hard the fall is when a…
Mystery still surrounds cause of crash of German World War One fighter aircraft
An Air Accident Investigation Branch report, released recently, said what caused the engine of an Albatross DV replica German fighter warplane to crash in September…
Guest Blogger Alex Kershaw: “LAST FLIGHT FROM SINGAPORE” 75TH ANNIVERSARY STORY
To mark fall of Singapore, 15 February 1942 – Alex Kershaw is an author of books on WWII, including the New York Times best-sellers The Bedford…
“I did my bit” – Veteran served as pilot with Army Air Corps during World War II
War History online proudly presents this Guest Piece from Jeremy P. Ämick, who is a military historian and writes on behalf of the Silver Star…
The Amazing Legacy of the Legendary F-16 Falcon – An American Icon
For many modern Americans, General Dynamic’s F-16 Fighting Falcon is the most iconic fighter jet of the United States military. The plane has been in…