There were few World War 2 fighter aircraft that could match the speed and firepower of America’s top fighters. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and Lockheed P-38 Lightning were some of the best fighters ...

The German Luftwaffe entered World War II in September 1939 employing as its main day fighter the Messerschmitt Bf109 one of the classic fighter aircraft designs of all time When war broke out it was ...

Join WWII P-51 ace Col. Joe Peterburs at the American Heritage Museum's Historic Aviation Weekend, September 13-14, 2025.

Boeing is one of the leading names in the world of aviation but it is a company that is best known for its passenger jets rather than military aircraft. After all, its most famous and best Boeing jets ...

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 ...

The forces of major belligerents produced many iconic warbirds during the Second World War. The rotary, radial, and V-powered Focke Wulf 190, P-51 Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, P-47 Thunderbolt, ...

If you missed World War II in Europe, Aug. 28-31 is your opportunity to see the world's first jet fighter on the ground for ...

As a naval aviator in World War II, Donald McPherson got five aerial kills. Then he spent decades in a life of service.