Col. William Lutmer replaced Col. Kevin Crofton as the new commander of the 52nd Fighter Win, a unit with airmen and fighter ...

From the Manchester to the B-32, these Allied heavy bombers showcase air power's rapid evolution of purpose, design, and ...

Having first received both the Iron Cross first and second class, in December 1941, he was then awarded the German Cross in ...

Centreville resident Lt. Col. Braxton "Brick" Eisel has recently written a book entitled "Beaufighters in the Night: the 417th Night Fighter Squadron," which chronicles the stories and experiences ...

VE Day: 'My Polish grandad woke up with night terrors after WW2 - he chose to come to Britain to keep fighting' Jozef Nowak was 17 when his town in Poland was invaded by the Nazis.

This German technology had decimated RAF bomber squadrons, its precision enabling accurate night-fighter interceptions. Dismantling it could turn the tide of the air war. Dark Docs. The WW2 ...

The Yorkshire Air Museum, in Elvington, is preparing a new display to commemorate the anniversary of a significant World War Two event. On March 4, 1945, a German Junkers JU88 Night Fighter ...

German fighter planes were deadly in WWII, ... when Fw190 pilots went up against a squadron of Spitfires ... In response the Bf 110 was equipped with radar — making it a successful night fighter.

Like all Rolls-Royce aero engines, the 'Merlin' was named after a bird of prey. But it also evoked the spirit of King Arthur's famous wizard. To the pilots who relied on it, the Merlin seemed magical.

Scientists believe they have discovered what the “foo fighter” UFOs actually were that sparked alien fears among pilots during World War 2.. The U.S. 415th Night Fighter Squadron was the first to ...

Peter Berkos, Oscar-Winning Sound Effects Editor on ‘The Hindenburg,’ Dies at 101. The Universal veteran worked on 'Touch of Evil,' 'The Sting' and 'Slap Shot,' mentored Steven Spielberg and ...