History of Aviation
In this history spotlight, we take a close look at a little know feat of Soviet engineering known as the High-Speed Disc Interceptor. Learn more about the unusual origins of this aircraft, and its success against the Germans during World War II.
The latest entry of our History Spotlight series heads to the Far East. We take a look at the history of the Mitsubishi A7M.
The latest article in our occasional History Spotlight series takes a look at the IL-2 – considered to be one of the most formidable aircraft of World War II.
In this article, we take a closer look at the Curtiss P-36 Hawk, an early US fighter that emerged from a contest between rival companies.
This week, we take a closer look at a mainstay of World War II for the Allies – the F4U Corsair, nicknamed ‘Whistling Death’ by the Japanese.
We take a closer look at the world’s first mass-produced jet fighter – the Messerschmitt Me.262.
The P-51 Mustang is a powerful American fighter. Yet for many years, its potential was overlooked. Learn more about this iconic Rolls-Royce powered fighter plane that is alleged to have redefined air combat.
Today we take a closer look at one of the Japanese warplanes that will be appearing in the game, the A6M Zero.
Our focus this week takes us to Russia, where we take a closer look at the mighty IL-10 ground attack plane – Ilyushin’s Beast.
A short recap of one of the great moments in aeronautical history.
