Wwii fighters

For the most part, the aircraft at the top of the WW II era are easily accessible and known by anyone who has studied, or even lived, the era. However,

During World War II battles were waged as much in the air as they were on the ground. It was not uncommon for fighter pilots to be faced against forces that were five or six times their own. One skilled pilot could take on half a dozen inexperienced pilots and…

War Thunder game

Heinkel He 100. The German Luftwaffe was a force to be reckoned with during WWII and the Bf 109 stood as their foundation. Although the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was the mainstay of the Luftwaffe it was challenged occasionally for the supremacy. The Heinkel He 100 challenged the Bf 109 for the cornersto

Perfectly timed photos of World War II.

Crew of B-17 Flying Fortress prepares for mission. When the men of an 8th Air Force group gave the town of Thetford, England, a plaque, hono...

During World War II battles were waged as much in the air as they were on the ground. It was not uncommon for fighter pilots to be faced against forces that were five or six times their own. One skilled pilot could take on half a dozen inexperienced pilots and…

Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-10 Erich Hartmann, I./JG 52, Fels am Wagram, 17 April 1945,Photo taken on reaching 350 aerial victories. Note his splinter camo jacket

Website dedicated to the 56th Fighter Group in World War II