The U.S. military has employed a wide variety of aircraft over the years to transport troops, deliver cargo, and engage in combat. Perhaps no aircraft in its historical fleet, however, is more random ...

Before World War II, Imperial Airways operated large flying boats such as the Short Empire and Short S.26 for long-distance travel across the British Empire. However, the war led to the cancellation ...

Floatplanes (pontoons) generally offer more conventional handling, easier access to training and rentals, and better versatility for emergency land landings, though they may carry less useful payload ...