Navy Times on MSN7d
The P-51 Mustang and the man who won the World War II air war with it
It was thanks to former WWI pilot Tommy Hitchcock that the P-51 entered U.S service — and changed the skies over Europe ...
The National Interest on MSN5d
P-51 Mustang: An American Icon
The combination of speed, range, and armament made the P-51 Mustang one of the most versatile platforms of the Second World ...
Military.com8d
The WWII Fighter Ace and Medal of Honor Recipient Who Helped Give America the Super Bowl
World War II fighter ace Joe Foss, shown in January 1964, was the first commissioner of the American Football League. (Jack Harris/AP Photo) While Rozelle initially balked at Foss' proposal ...
The National Interest22d
P-51 Mustang: The Most Iconic American Fighter In History?
During World War II, the Mustang destroyed 4,950 Luftwaffe aircraft in the air—the most of any U.S. fighter in the European Theater. The North American P-51 Mustang may well be the most iconic U ...
World War II aviation history lands at permanent exhibit on USS Intrepid
Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.
Defense News19d
How a ‘Dauntless’ dive bomber became a WWII ace at Coral Sea
Pilot John Leppla, right, was a WWII Navy ace, credited with shooting ... A Tribute to the American Fighter Ace” by Frank Olynyk.
Flying12d
Dutch Fokker D.VII Fighter Looted During WWII to Be Returned
The aircraft was taken during World War II to become part of a Nazi-Luftwaffe ... according to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. "In 1945, American MFAA (Monuments, Fine Arts and ...
India.com9d
This American fighter is most exported jet in the world, another war weapon that is in high demand is…
Notably, Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon remains the most exported American fighter jet. Another widely exported fighter jet is F-35 Lightning II. F-16 is a fourth-generation jet but still ...