Vintage Aviation News on MSN

The polka dot warriors: How assembly ships guided the mighty eighth

Discover the untold story of WWII assembly ships-vividly painted B-17s and B-24s that guided bomber formations, saved lives, ...
Historical Digs on MSN

First into the fight, first to be forgotten: The Whitley bomber

It was Britain’s first truly modern heavy bomber—yet history barely remembers it. The Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was the awkward, slab-sided workhorse that carried the RAF into the war. It dropped ...

Russian bombers join Chinese air patrol near Japan; Tokyo voices concern

Russian bombers join a Chinese air patrol near Japan. Tokyo voices concern over the military activity:: Russian Defense ...
The Bucks County Herald

Mae Krier, of Levittown, operates by the book as a Rosie the Riveter

Mae Krier, of Levittown, recently led the drive to honor the women who made the airplanes, tanks and other equipment needed during World War II. Over the weekend, she received ...
The Rakyat Post

The Day Malaysian Waters Changed Naval Warfare Forever – And The Modern Pirates ...

Eighty-four years ago today, Malaysian waters off Kuantan witnessed a pivotal moment in military history when Japanese ...