On a Wing and Several Prayers: The Story of a B-17 Tailgunner

On August 25, 1944, Larry Stevens and the rest of his Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress bomber crew completed their 35th mission over Nazi-occupied Europe. Since April 25, 1944, they had bombed targets in France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Romania. As part of the Eighth Air Force, they had flown from bases in England, Russia, and […]

Why flying a Hawker Hurricane is a “spine-tingling” experience

As a Hawker Hurricane superfan, Darren Harbar never thought he’d achieve his ultimate ambition of flying in the famous fighter, let alone in formation with another. That lifetime ambition has now been achieved thanks to a new proposition from Hurricane Heritage When it comes to favourite aircraft, I’ve always loved the Hawker Hurricane. I built kits […]

Flying Whale – The Messerschmitt 323 Gigant in 26 Photos

The German Messerschmitt Me 323 was a giant transport aircraft which served the German military during the Second World War. It was a powered heavy transport aircraft, a swift replacement of its unpowered earlier version, the Messerschmitt Me 321 military glider. During the war, it stood out as the largest terrestrial transport aircraft on the […]

Was the AD Skyraider the Best Attack Bomber Ever Built?

“The first time I saw a Skyraider, I wasn’t very impressed,” said former U.S. Marine Corps Captain William C. Smith. “After flying Corsairs, I thought it looked like a great big airplane with a little bitty engine.” At that particular moment—July 1, 1952—Smith was a reservist, recalled for the duration of the Korean War, who had […]

The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber requires a significant investment to refuel due to its massive fuel capacity and advanced systems.

The Hidden Price of Power: Why Refueling a B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Costs Up to $60,000 Every Time The B-2 Spirit stealth bomber is one of the most awe-inspiring and mysterious aircraft ever to take to the skies. With its bat-like silhouette and radar-eluding profile, it has become the ultimate symbol of American air superiority […]

The U.S. Navy battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59) refuels two Fletcher-class destroyers in 1945.

In 1945, during the final stages of World War II, the U.S. Navy battleship USS Massachusetts (BB-59) played a crucial role in supporting naval operations across the Pacific. One significant event from that year involved the USS Massachusetts refueling two Fletcher-class destroyers—a common practice that underscored the logistical complexity of maintaining naval power across vast oceanic distances. […]

See the U.S.’s New Beast in the Sky – 2026 F-47 Thunderbolt Fighter-Bomber

Auto Bike Focus / YouTube A Classic Name Meets New Design The 2026 Republic F-47 Thunderbolt brings back a historic name with a modern twist. While it shares the name of the original World War II P-47 Thunderbolt, this new aircraft is a completely new platform. Designed as a multi-role fighter-bomber, it blends modern combat […]

When the Spitfire Chased That Demon

When the Spitfire Chased That Demon On the 27th of April, 1944, Squadron Leader Anthony F Martindale took off on a highly unusual mission. To put his Mark XI Spitfire through the wringer and find her true top speed. The Spitfire, whose beauty and proclivity for speed were well known, had already been put through […]

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has signed an $11.5 million deal with Netflix for a film about the Kansas City Chiefs. What’s coming is more than just a documentary — it’s a full-blown tribute to the legendary Kansas City Chiefs football empire, an icon that has defined…

What’s Coming Is More Than Just a Documentary — It’s a Full-Blown Tribute to the Iconic Kansas City ChiefsKansas City, Missouri – In another major move linking professional football and streaming media, Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt has officially signed an $11.5 million deal with Netflix to produce an ambitious new film about the Kansas City Chiefs. But this isn’t […]

Jason Kelce Skipped Endorsements Worth $8M to Focus on Local Charities in Philly — That’s What Makes Him a Legend

In today’s NFL, athletes are brands. Social media deals, apparel launches, energy drinks, and million-dollar endorsements dominate the off-field narrative. But then there’s Jason Kelce — the man who traded glitz for grit, fame for service, and endorsement deals worth over $8 million for something far more meaningful: the people of Philadelphia. While others cashed in, Kelce cashed out — […]