Only three crew members of B-17F Flying Fortress "Snap! Crackle! Pop!” managed to bail out, one without a parachute. That… Read More
On Jul. 28, 1945 Lieutenant Colonel William F. Smith lost his way while flying a B-25 Mitchell bomber. Emerging from… Read More
The Flying Fortress is one of the most famous airplanes ever built, but before the aircraft could form the backbone… Read More
At just the right moment, Owen J. Baggett drew his service pistol, a Colt .45, and fired four shots, hitting… Read More
As the legend of the Ghost of Kyiv grows, we are reminded of another wartime story which also gave a… Read More
Retired Col. Gail Halvorsen, also known as the "Candy Bomber," rocked the wings of his C-54 Skymaster aircraft as he… Read More
The B-36 Peacemaker strategic bomber was unveiled on Aug. 20, 1945 (three months after V-E Day), and flew for the… Read More
Subsequent to the Pearl Harbor attack, it was decided that all B-17 Flying Fortress bombers based in Hawaii needed more… Read More
The paint scheme is inspired by the Tuskegee Airmen’s P-51 Mustang used during World War II. The iconic red tail… Read More
“The Red Tailed Angels” documentary series showcases the hardships, struggles and ultimately the successes of the Tuskegee Airmen. In commemoration… Read More
While waiting for an effective long-range fighter escort to be developed, the USAAC directed in August 1941 that each new… Read More
Former Army Air Corps pilot Erik Shilling ended up creating the insignia that would forever be linked with the American… Read More
Bill Reed's engine went silent when he was about 20 miles from Liangshan airfield. Despite what misgivings he may have… Read More
Tibbets came over to us and said ‘there is a new bomb under construction and, if successful, it will shorten… Read More
