Loud, crass, and witty, Douglas Bader was a true phenomenon in the air. With unparalleled flying prowess, he rapidly won over ...

More images from an iconic U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that was sunk in the Pacific Ocean during World War II have been released, just days after a crew said they found a military vehicle inside the ...

Navy Secretary Frank Knox’s voice trembled through the line, his words carrying the weight of an unspeakable disaster — ...

The Nakajima Kikka ("Orange Blossom") was Japan's first turbojet (not to be confused with turbofan) aircraft, developed in 1944–45 as the Pacific War turned against Japan. Inspired by Germany's failed ...

It seems fighter planes and bombers weren't the only vehicles aboard a famous U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that was sunk during World War II. A crew exploring the USS Yorktown at the bottom of the ...

USS Hornet sank in 1942 in key World War II battle Deep in the South Pacific Ocean, researchers have located the final resting place of the USS Hornet, the World War II aircraft carrier sunk in a 1942 ...

Fighting a global war can force every side involved to get creative in gaining an advantage over its adversaries. This was particularly true in World War II, as the balance of power constantly shifted ...