The Spitfire was sleek, and the Mustang majestic, but not all aeroplanes of the Second World War were conventionally ...

Various land-based fighters were converted to become seaplanes during the Second World War. A few were very impressive, like ...

Often derided by their enemies and patronised by their major ally, the armed forces of Italy during the second world war have not been given the subsequent level of historical attention they deserve.

Fighter aircraft of World War II left a legacy that has impacted modern military planning and aerial warfare. Despite rudimentary technology by today's standards, World War II fighters were remarkable ...

Soon after the invention and mass adoption of airplanes, governments started used them for war. Suddenly, soldiers had to watch out for flying machines spraying hot lead and dropping bombs. However, ...