Category: American Planes
Amazing Images of ‘In Your Face’ Assembly Ships
Assembly ships were the solution to a problem many faced during WWII, which was primitive navigation technology. This could cause logistical issues for aircrews. In…
B-25 ‘Betty’s Dream’ Yours for Just $2.6 MILLION!
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New Zealand Pilot Received Victoria Cross on Recommendation of German U-Boat Commander
Flying Officer Lloyd Allan Trigg was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroic actions in destroying a German U-boat during World War II. But…
The Flying Fortress in 25 Images
The beloved Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is amongst the most produced bombers in history, with over 12,500 units being built. This is behind only two…
The SB2U Vindicator: the Forgotten Bird in 24 Images
The 1930s saw the development of the SB2U Vindicator dive bomber. This was a result of military technology rapidly evolve in all areas, aircraft in…
Tuskegee Airmen Member George Biggs Last Flight at Age 95
Biggs enlisted in the US Army Air Corps when he was 18 years old. He trained with an elite group of fighter pilots at Alabama’s…
Lost and Found: B-24 Lady-Be-Good a Tragic Tale of Resilience in the Desert
It was 1943, Sunday April 4th and the Allies were putting pressure on Axis forces bombing targets across Southern Italy, pressing home their air-power advantage…
Howard Hughes Old Private Plane is Now a Boat
Is it a plane? Is it a boat? No! It’s a plane boat! This odd, interesting looking creation is that of an old 1930s era…
The Unique Creations Made From WWII Aircraft
Some incredible weapons, machines and aircraft were designed by the United States to help win World War Two. While these were great on the battlefield,…
30 Images of the Jug
The Republic P-47 is one of the most iconic American aircraft from World War Two. Forming the backbone of the U.S. Air Force, it was…
Facts About the P51 Mustang: One of the Greatest Planes in History
The P-51 Mustang is considered one of the greatest fighter planes in history. It was the US military’s main fighter plane in World War II…
Heroic WWII Veteran Nearly Took His Accomplishments to the Grave
WWII veteran Captain Robert Trimble served in the US Air Force during World War II. He flew 35 successful missions in a B-24 bomber before…