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Gloster Meteor: The Only Allied Jet to Fight in WW2

This was the first British jet-powered aircraft and the only one that the Allies ever sent into combat during World War II.

13 Of The Best-Looking WW2 Aircraft

During WWII, engineers produced some of the most iconic aircraft in history. From sleek fighters to hulking steel beasts -- ...
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The WW2 Fighter with a Jet Stuffed in Its Tail - Ryan FR Fireball

The unconventional Ryan FR Fireball was the only fighter in operational service to be powered by both piston and jet engines: a true blend of old and new technologies. The fireball was also the first ...
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From Ford to Boeing: The Companies That Armed the Allies in WW2

In the wake of World War 2, the United States emerged as an industrial powerhouse after supplying its own military and its ...
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Aerial Dominance: WW2 Era U.S. Aircraft with the Highest Confirmed Kills

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. There were few World War 2 fighters that could match the ...

Staff Pick: Visuals Journalist Eric Hasert relishes soaring planes at the Stuart Air Show

The Stuart Air Show is a favorite annual event for Visuals Journalist Eric Hasert.

World War II aircraft to fly over Air Force-Army football game at halftime

Not even a government shutdown can ground the Army Air Corps ahead of the Air Force versus Army football game on Saturday. No, that’s not a typo. Even though the planned flyover by the Air Force and ...