America’s Top Ace Richard Bong Richard “Dick” Bong enlisted as a flying cadet near Wausau, Wisconsin, on May 29, 1941, following his schooling in his hometown. He completed his aviation…
Luftwaffe Bf 109s Vs USAAF P-38s Following Operation Torch in 1942, USAAF fighter pilots encountered a baptism of fire while flying the highly sophisticated P-38 Lightning over North Africa. Their…
In Japan, Warrant Officer Shiromoto Nauharu Hayabusa’s alleged exploits as a pilot over the Solomon Islands on January 31, 1943, have become legendary. The Japanese started constructing an airfield at…
The P-38 absolutely purrs out there with 1300 hp in each engine, making flying it feel like you were driving a Cadillac On October 3, 2016, retired Maj. Earl Conrad…
When the P-38 Lightning first debuted in the late 1930s, few people were aware of just how unique it was The P-38 was initially intended to be a highly advanced,…
Yamamoto’s plane was no longer visible; instead, a towering column of black smoke could be seen rising into the air from the thick jungle Admiral Yamamoto was the brains behind…
The IAR 80 fought primarily against the Russians, although on June 10, 1944, it engaged in combat with an American P-38 The Romanian IAR 80 was a fighter during World…