War drives innovation, but it can also hasten the production of equipment that isn't ready. Here are a few planes that should ...

The top five WWII aircraft carriers—chosen for their strategic impact and bravery—include the iconic USS Enterprise (CV-6) ...

Druffel values greatly the experiences he gained serving America during World War II. And he's proud of the hard work and ...

A West Virginian man was flying a damaged B-17 bomber that was about to be shot down by German forces during World War II ...

Crosley-produced proximity fuses were the first deployed to enemy lines and responsible for the first kill of an enemy aircraft. The world's first smart bomb, produced here in Cincinnati, turned the ...

Barbara J. Mabe, a former World War II defense worker and Baltimore Sun route owner, died Oct. 17 at her Ellicott City home.

Veterans, family members and friends gathered in Tucson for a reunion, honoring the so-called “Forgotten 15th” who played a ...

A local hero and World War II veteran is marking a huge milestone. Harry Long turned 100 on Oct. 15. His life has been filled with incredible stories, from flying bomber missions in the war to ...

Next year will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which was a golden age for military aviation. During that war, in just a few years there were still some biplanes and open-cockpit ...