While waiting for an effective long-range fighter escort to be developed, the USAAC directed in August 1941 that each new bomber…
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These photos show why the XF-85 Goblin “parasite” fighter was the most bizarre aircraft ever built
by Dario LeoneThe McDonnell Aircraft Corp. developed the XF-85 Goblin “parasite” fighter to protect B-36 bombers flying far beyond the range of conventional…
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Here’s Why LeMay (and not MacArthur) Had Tactical Control of the Super Weapon that Played a Pivotal Role in Defeating Imperial Japan
by Dario LeoneBecause of disappointing results garnered from high-altitude B-29 bombing using high-explosive ordnance, LeMay decided to switch to low-altitude incendiary missions… General…
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Soviet MiG-15 Pilot explains how he was able to Shoot Down a USAF B-29 Bomber during the Korean War
by Dario Leone‘The escorting pilots appeared to be cowards. If we forced them into a pair or a group of four aircraft, they…
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THIS DAY IN AVIATION HISTORY: THE ENOLA GAY AND THE ATOMIC BOMBING OF HIROSHIMA
by Dario LeoneThe Enola Gay lurched as the the 10,000 pounds Mk I bomb, nicknamed “Little Boy,” dropped out of the bomb bay…
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GRANDSON OF ENOLA GAY COMMANDER FLIES REFURBISHED B-29 72 YEARS AFTER HIROSHIMA MISSION
by Dario LeoneTaking control of the aircraft means Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV has now flown the only two currently operational B-29s, Doc…
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GRANDSON OF ENOLA GAY COMMANDER TO FLY B-29 DOC AT WINGS OVER WHITEMAN AIRSHOW
by Dario LeoneBrig. Gen. Paul Tibbets IV is the grandson of Brig. Gen. Paul Tibbets Jr., who was commander of the B-29 Enola…
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THIS PHOTO OF B-36 CREWS STANDING ON TOP OF THE BOMBER WING CLEARLY SHOWS WHY THE PEACEMAKER WAS THE LARGEST PISTON ENGINE AIRCRAFT EVER PRODUCED
by Dario LeoneThe 163-foot-long B-36 Peacemaker, with its 230-foot wingspan and six rear-facing compound radial engines, dwarfed every other warplane in America’s arsenal,…
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THE STORY OF THE B-29 SUPERFORTRESS NAVIGATOR WHO PHOTOGRAPHED THE FIRST NUCLEAR MISSION
by Dario LeoneTibbets came over to us and said ‘there is a new bomb under construction and, if successful, it will shorten the…
