30 Images of the Jug

Jesse

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…

The Messerschmitt – These Aircraft Made Formidable Foes

John Buchan

Germany was a daunting enemy during the Second World War, and no front was more challenging for the Allies, even Britain’s famed Royal Air Force…

“Dream Machines”: Wunderwaffe That he Envisioned Winning the War

John Buchan

They had a plan, a plan that would see the Third Reich conquer Europe, Great Britain and then, one day, reach across the Atlantic and…

Facts About the P51 Mustang: One of the Greatest Planes in History

John Buchan

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…

Polish Authorities to Dispose a 12,000 Pound British Tall Boy

Jack Beckett

Authorities in Poland are preparing to neutralize a World War II-era bomb found in the water of the Piastowski Canal in Świnoujście which is located…

Heroic WWII Veteran Nearly Took His Accomplishments to the Grave

John Buchan

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…

The Beer-Barrel Bombers – Keg Carrying Spitfires Brought Beer to The Troops at The Front

John Buchan

After the successful invasion of Normandy beginning on June 6, 1944, the Allied forces had a new issue deal with- how to get supplies to…

The Innovative Dornier Do 335 Pfeil Came Too Late to Save Germany

John Buchan

During World War I the world’s military forces learned the benefits of airpower during battle. In World War II, those benefits became the primary mode…

Allan Scott, One of the Last Spitfire Pilots from the Siege of Malta Dies

John Buchan

Allan Scott, one of the last Spitfire pilots who flew over Malta to protect it from bombers during World War II has passed away at…

RAF to Scrap Victor at Entrance to Marham Base

John Buchan

A Cold War-era jet which has stood at the entrance to RAF Marham base in Norfolk will be scrapped. The base offered to give the…

Chelsea FC Adopts Lancaster at RAF Museum

John Buchan

The RAF Museum began an Adopt an Artifect program in July. The program allows everyone an opportunity to adopt one of 50 iconic items in the museum’s…

The Forgotten B24 that Completed 25 Missions Before the “Memphis Belle”

John Buchan

The “Memphis Belle” has long been recognized as the first US bomber in World War II to complete 25 missions with her crew intact. The…