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WW2's Most Controversial Fighter: The P-39 Airacobra

There was a time when some commercial airplanes were faster than those of the US Army Air Corps, and military flying tactics ...
The National Interest on MSN

The F6F Hellcat Downed More than 5,000 Japanese Warplanes in World War II

The Hellcat’s forgiving flight characteristics and durability allowed less experienced pilots to survive early engagements and gain greater experience against the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero.

Speed, Firepower, and Glory: The Best American Fighter Planes of All Time

From the piston-driven legends of World War II to the stealth platforms of the 21st century, American fighter jets have ...
The San Bernardino Sun

Here’s how to fly inside a World War II bomber and fighter in Chino

History enthusiasts can get a small glimpse at World War II air battles this weekend in the Inland Empire. They can get up ...
The Edwardsville Intelligencer on MSN

Lt. Col. George Hardy, last Tuskegee airman to fight in World War II, dies at 100

George Hardy, an original Red Tail and the last Tuskegee combat pilot of WWII, dies at 100; he flew 21 missions escorting ...

14 Of The Oldest Aircraft Carriers Still In Service

A look at the world's oldest aircraft carriers still on active duty, examining their legacy, upgrades, and role in modern ...

George Hardy, last of the Tuskegee Airmen's World War II combat pilots, dies at 100

Hardy, a lieutenant colonel, became the youngest Tuskegee fighter pilot at 19, and was among the first Black military pilots ...
AOL

Why was a car inside a sunk World War II aircraft carrier? NOAA researchers perplexed

It seems fighter planes and bombers weren't the only vehicles aboard a famous U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that was sunk during World War II. A crew exploring the USS Yorktown at the bottom of the ...