The Supermarine Spitfire was one of the most innovative WWII planes, earning much respect because of its performance and prowess during key points of the war. Often described as one of the most ...

The "D" variant of the North American P-51 Mustang has long been considered one of the greatest aircraft ever to fly. It is considered by many to be one of the leading technological reasons why the ...

Powerful and dependable, the Rolls-Royce Merlin aero engine was fitted to many of the most significant warplanes of the Second World War—from the Spitfire and Hurricane to the Lancaster. The engine’s ...

The Rolls-Royce Merlin engine remains one of the most recognizable sounds in aviation history. At Biggin Hill, the Spitfire’s low passes allowed the full character of the engine to carry across the ...

With guns empty and time running out, RAF Spitfire pilots faced a deadly decision—tip the V-1 flying bomb with their own wing ...