War drives innovation, but it can also hasten the production of equipment that isn't ready. Here are a few planes that should ...
Summary and Key Points: The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was a groundbreaking night-fighter used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. With only 706 units produced, it saw limited but ...
Grumman delivered 4,403 F6F-3s, including 150-night fighters and several photo-reconnaissance ... this particular model had service in World War II but never saw combat. The Smithsonian received ...
With that long preamble/soapbox speech aside, let’s get on with what I consider to be the five best fighter jets of World War II. Messerschmitt Me 262 Schwalbe (“Swallow”) (Nazi Germany ...
The 307 Squadron Project is hosting an event called Night Fighters at the city's Guildhall on Thursday and Friday to pay tribute to the 307 Squadron from the Polish Air Force, who were based at ...