During WWII, the Luftwaffe relied heavily on the ... the P-51 Mustang was a long-range, high-altitude fighter to escort heavy bombers during raids over Germany. Due to its 1,000-mile range ...

American aircraft played a huge role in the Vietnam War, and high on the list were the nation's fighter jets. Here are five ...

When it comes to military aircraft manufacturing, Boeing is best known for multi-engine heavy bombers ... the end of World War II, Boeing built a short-lived experimental fighter plane for ...

Navy pilot John Leppla was credited with shooting down five Japanese aircraft in aerial combat before he was shot down and ...

The Spitfire is the most famous plane of World War Two. Its groundbreaking design and superior specifications gave the British a decisive advantage fighting the Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain.

The invasion force was escorted by the heavy cruisers Aoba ... this report include “Japanese Naval Aces and Fighter Units in World War II” by Ikuhiko Hata and Yasuho Izawa; “The First ...