Many experts consider it the best World War II fighter plane. -Conceived in just five years, the Mustang’s prototype, the NA-73X, was designed, built, and flown within 180 days. Initially ...

Germany is known for its engineering expertise, and this resulted in some of the most impressive fighter planes in history.

ensuring the aircraft remained relevant throughout the war. With a top speed of over 400 mph in its later variations, the Spitfire was a potent and feared fighter throughout the war. It last flew ...

Harry Stewart Jr. would survive World War II as one of only four Tuskegee Airmen with three air-to-air victories in a single ...

According to the Allies, one of the most critical aspects of winning World War II was establishing air ... 12,275 Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter planes in one three-year span during the conflict.

Harry Stewart Jr. recorded three victories in one day and won the first-ever 'Top Gun' contest for military pilots.

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr, a decorated World War II pilot who broke racial barriers as a member of Tuskegee Airmen ...

These four stand out as the best the ... 17 helped win World War II and could defend itself with its 13 machine gun placements, they weren't nearly as agile as smaller fighter planes and were ...