World War II

It was during the infamous Blitz of London that Jet of Iada rightfully earned his claim to fame.

A critical advantage to the Mosquito’s wooden construction was its relatively light weight—giving it a fantastic top speed of 415 miles per hour.

The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in the same way. But the Hurricane was responsible for...

The fighter plane used by the USAAF 49th to counter the Japanese menace was the P-40 Warhawk.

Despite the successes of the I-19 in the war, Japan was never able to connect these victories with a larger strategy for defeating the Americans and their allies.

Designers of the Yamato intended for this monster battleship to defeat any counterpart from the United States Navy. But the advent of aircraft carriers ensured that no such battle would...

Cottrell ended the war with sixty-five combat missions under his belt in his trusty P-47.

The Folgore’s lightweight construction (weighing around 5,500 pounds) and responsive handling earned it praise from its pilots and avowed respect from its adversaries.

This bird is an enduring symbol of Soviet resistance—and perseverance—during the darkest days of what Russians refer to as the “Great Patriotic War.”

Ultimately, the Meteor was not great and not terrible. It was a steady, reliable bird, and proved useful for the British and Allied air forces.

The Fairey Barracuda made history as the first English all-metal aircraft built for dive-bombing and torpedo-bombing purposes.

The mechanical Squid proved to be particularly deadly to Nazi German Kriegsmarine U-boats and their crews.