WW2

World War II brought the fastest advance in aviation ever seen. With the invention of the jet engine and rocket propulsion, planes became more powerful and pilots could reach speeds they had only imagined. But which of these brilliant warbirds takes the trophy for the fastest plane of WW2? Find out in the list below....

When it comes to WW2 American fighter planes, nothing can quite compare to their accomplishments in the war effort. These iconic planes helped give Allied forces air superiority during some of their toughest battles against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan; they were instrumental in ensuring victory for America and her allies. The United States may...

Many people gloss over France’s military contributions in World War Two due to the unfortunate speed of the Nazi conquest of the country. However, France had some of the best planes in Europe at the dawn of World War Two, and many of its planes continued to be used by different militaries even after occupation....

The Soviet Union had some of the best fighter planes at its disposal during World War Two. These planes were crucial in repelling the Nazi invasion and eventually liberating much of Europe. Here are some of the best aircraft that saw action in the Soviet air force during World War Two. When discussing the best...

A great part of the outcome of World War Two was decided in the air. Air raids and bombing campaigns conducted by more and more sophisticated aircraft helped the Allies win the war. Many of the mass-produced aircraft models are still household names today. These are the most produced aircraft of the second world war...

When the Wright brothers took off for their first flight on 17 December 1903 in a motor-powered engine, they opened a whole new frontier of aviation and flying. It took almost half a century for successful jet aircraft to be operational, and German engineers led the way on this front. Are jet-engined aircraft one of the...

The Second World War was undoubtedly the most significant military event of the last century. It was fought on all fronts, but the most prominent role was played by fighter airplanes. The era saw fast-paced innovation in aviation technology and gave birth to some of the best aircraft and aerial combat feats that are remembered...

The most famous aircraft developed during World War II were undoubted those fast and sleek fighters, or perhaps those brawny bombers. But the war years were a time of incredible technological advancement by all countries involved, and aviation itself grew more than many people today realize. For example, did you know that helicopters were developed during...

For people interested in World War II or military bombers, there is no shortage of interesting tidbits of information available. People from all different countries are interested in the British bombers of World War II, particularly since they played such an important role in winning that war. During World War II, Allied forces united to...

With tensions in Europe rapidly growing at the end of the 1930s, several nations such as Britain, France, Germany, Italy and the Soviet Union started rapidly developing their flying military. Rapid development is, as you would expect, not ideal for developing the best product out there… This is an overview of some of the worst...