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The article focuses on the little-known Consolidated's B-32 Dominator was a latecomer to World War II, designed as a heavy bomber to complement the B-29 Superfortress. It mentions it faced challenges and changes throughout its development, including issues with its flying characteristics and a lack of popularity among the services. It also mentions only 114 B-32 Dominators were produced, and it saw limited combat, making it a lesser-known part of World War II aviation history.

The article explores the story of the experimental bomber, the Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster, and its derivative, the jet-powered XB-43 Jetmaster, both of which were innovative but ultimately faced challenges and did not meet expectations. Topics include the unique design of the XB-42, its propeller system, defensive armament, and the transition to the XB-43, which was one of the early jet-powered bomber projects.

The article focuses on the intense aerial combat experienced by B-24 Liberator crews during a mission over Nazi Germany in 1944. Topics include the bombing of a Junkers aircraft plant in Aschersleben, the harrowing engagement with up to 200 Messerschmitt fighters, and the crucial role played by American P-51 Mustangs in protecting the heavy bombers.

The article focuses on the Soviet Tupolev Tu-160, known as the Blackjack in the West, as a strategic intercontinental bomber developed in response to the American B-1 Lancer and the hypersonic XB-70 Valkyrie. Topics include the design and capabilities of the Tu-160, a comparison with the B-1, and the aircraft's limited operational use, including its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The article discusses the investigation conducted by Italian aviation researcher Freddy Furlan into the wreckage of a Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber discovered by divers in the Adriatic Sea near Grado, Italy. Topics explored include the 1945 airstrikes led by American military air pilot Howard Hanson aboard the said bomber, the examination of the aircraft's engine and machine gun by Furlan, and the DNA testing of the human remains gathered from the wreckage.

The article reports that in the 1930s U.S. naval aviation recognized that technological progress was accelerating. Topics include considered that Torpedo squadrons flew Great Lakes and Martin biplanes with top speeds and in June 1934 the Bureau of Aeronautics sought torpedo bomber proposals from three companies: Great Lakes, Hall and Douglas.

The article offers information on the B-36 long-range heavy bomber, also known as the Peacemaker, produced by Convair. It discusses the original mission of the B-36 during the World War II, the bombing ability of the B-36 during its development, the design features of the first XB-36 prototype, the challenges facing operators aboard the B-36, and changes made by Convair in the design of B-36 during the manufacturing process.

The article focuses on U.S. Twentieth Air Force had destroyed Hiroshima and Nagasaki with atomic bombs on August 6 and 9, immediately followed by the Soviets' declaration of war and invasion of Japanese-held Manchuria. It mentions Curtis LeMay's powerful XXI Bomber Command launched 750 B-29s from the Mariana Islands. It also mentions U.S. State Department declared that, despite the unconditional surrender dictate from Potsdam.

The article focuses on the important role played by the Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber during the U.S. Aleutian Islands campaign in 1942. Topics covered include a brief background of the U.S. and Japanese military campaigns on the islands, the challenges faced by the bomber and its pilots and aircrews from enemy fire and Aleutian weather, and the designation of Liberator 40-2367 as a World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument in 2008.

The article shares the author's experience using the Library of Congress' online resources to find historic photographs for Aviation History, and the surprising discovery of a photo featuring General Henry "Hap" Arnold with President Roosevelt's son in front of a Martin B-10 bomber.

The article focuses on groundcrews made sure the 10 Keystone B-3 and B-6 biplane bombers were ready for the first-of-its-kind operation. It mentions 10 bombers, two amphibious planes and two observation aircraft flew to Hilo Airport, where an operations base was established. It also mentions aircraft were light bombers built by Pennsylvania-based Keystone Aircraft and pilots flew two missions of five bombers each.

The article examines the failed designed of the Mitsubishi G4M1 "Betty" bomber aircraft used by Japan during World War II. Information is provided on the specifications of the bomber's artillery and engine, noting the flammability of the airplane when struck by enemy fire. The article goes on to cover efforts by Mitsubishi to redesign a safer, less flammable version of the "Betty."

The article discusses the history of the Lockheed P2V Neptune patrol bomber aircraft, also known as the Turtle and the Truculent Turtle, that was first manufactured in 1946. It details the aircraft's use during the Korean War and the Vietnam War as well as offering information on the design, engine, and equipment used in construction.

The article reports on the use of the Avro Lancaster heavy bomber by the British Royal Air Force during World War II. It mentions the design of the plane for carrying heavy bomb loads, its use in bombing runs over Germany, and the training of the flight crews to manage the airplane.

The article focuses on Christian Arzberger is an automotive engineer by trade, but his passion is researching Allied bombers that crashed during World War II in home province of Styria in eastern Austria and has also conducted research on an additional 20 crash sites and done preliminary research.

After a harrowing takeoff from North Field on Tinian Island, in the Marianas, aircraft commander Major Charles 'Chuck' Sweeney swung the overweight B-29 Bockscar around to the northwest and began [...]

The article features the Douglas XB-19 bomber prototype developed by the Douglas Aircraft Company for the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC) in the 1940s. Topics discussed include the first flight testing of the aircraft at Clover Field in Santa Monica, California, the response of then U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the development of the XB-19, and the challenges which contributed to the cancellation of the XB-19 aircraft production project.

The article discusses the restoration of the Avro Lancaster bomber NX611 named Just Jane by Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre directors Fred and Harold Panton. Topics explored include the acquisition of the bomber by the Pantons in 1983, the need to address the corrosion problems of the aircraft, and the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the aircraft restoration project.

The article reports that Curtiss P-40E Kittyhawk with the serial number 41-13570 had a brief but violent career in World War II and Lieutenant A.V. Pshenev was flying the airplane on a mission to escort Tupolev SB bombers to attack the German airfield.

The article describes the CA-12 Boomerang fighter aircraft, developed by Commonwealth Aircraft Company. It presents a historical perspective on the CA-12 aircraft, including its features and historical usage. The changes made on the specifications of the aircraft are described, including its engine and seats.

The article reports on the succession creation by Mike Fithian of a replica of the 1912 Etrich Taube bomber airplane that was used by the Italian Army in 1911.

The article discusses what happened to the group of 12 unarmed B-17 airplanes of the U.S. Air Force that arrived in Hawaii while the country is beng attacked by the Japanese troops on December 7, 1941. It recalls the use of the 10 surviving B-17 planes by the Hawaiian Air Force to patrol the waters, details of the missions of the B-17 planes under the Southern Bomber Command as well as the reorganized 19th Bomb Group and the destruction of the B-17 planes Naughty But Nice and the Last Straw. INSET: FOUR-ENGINE BOMBERS DOGFIGHT.

The article explores the history, design and military use of the U.S. B-24 Liberator bomber. Emphasis given to topics such as high-altitude precision daylight bombing raids during World War II, the airfoil and wing design by inventor David R. Davis, comparisons with the B-17 bomber, and technical specifications of the plane's layout and cockpit.

The article discusses the aerial operations of the German Luftwaffe and the British Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain during World War II. It examines German colonel Erich Stahl and his command of the German Kampfgeschwader 53 (KG.53), the strategy of Luftwaffe commander in chief Hermann Göring and response by the RAF, and the heavy bomber losses suffered by the Luftwaffe and pilot losses suffered by the RAF. It also discusses the air raids against London, England, known as the Blitz.

The article discusses about Nakajima G8N fighter plane. Topics of discussion includes Nakajima managed to fly its bomber Called the G8N Renzan (Mountain Range), the aircraft which was codenamed Rita by the Allies. When judged against comparable Allied bombers Renzan was formidable aircraft. By late 1944, however, the course of the World war II had radically changed as Japan was on the defensive.

The article discusses that the replication of one of World War II's combat aircraft, a Focke-Wulf Fw-200 Condor, as Condor maritime bomber is underway in Germany.

The article discusses air raids on Berlin, Germany during World War II, focusing on the development of a long range bombers including the NC.2234 by French aerospace engineers. Other topics include the bombing of Berlin in 1940 by the NC.2234 Jules Verne, British bombing of Berlin in retaliation for the bombing of London, England, and the transfer of the NC.2234s to the airline Air France after the French surrendered in 1940.

The article discusses the Lucky Bastard Club, a club of American World War II veteran airmen who had flown missions from England, focusing on the combat missions flown by bomber crews during World War II. Other topics include members of the Club including Lieutenant Paul I. Anderson, pilot Eugene Fletcher, and pilot Jack Fisher, requirements for joining the Club, and planes flown by members of the club including B-17 and B-24 bombers.

The article discusses seemingly cursed names for airplanes flown during World War II by the U.S. Army Air Forces, particularly the name "Skylark." Focus is given to aerial accidents involving bomber planes named Skylark, including a B-26 Marauder medium bomber flown by airman Conrad Kreps and a B-17 bomber piloted by airman Louis C. Kandl. Also noted is the sinking of the U.S. Navy minesweeper USS Skylark of Okinawa, Japan, in 1945.

The article discusses the secrecy attached to the design of the Norden bombsight, a bombsight utilized by the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) and Navy during World War II and designed by engineers Carl L. Norden and Theodore H. Barth. The author argues that despite U.S. efforts to protect the bombsight, German forces learned about it from shot-down aircraft. The development of advanced bomber plane technology is also discussed in relation to the bombsight. INSET: The Bombardier's Oath.

The article discusses the history of the English Electric Canberra WD932 airplane. According to the article, a WD932 completed the world's first direct air crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by a jet without refueling on February 21, 1951 just prior to winning a U.S. Air Force (USAF) competition at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. The article discusses the development of the Canberra airplane, its service to the USAF, and the WD932's crash on December 21, 1951.

The author discusses the experiences of his father, former British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot Ronald Hadingham, during World War II. According to the article, Hadingham kept a diary of his activities as part of RAF's 14 Squadron, which flew Martin Marauder bombers over the Adriatic Sea. The article discusses the risk involved in the missions flown by Hadingham, the 14 Squadron's casualties during World War II, and difficulties experienced by Hadingham during various missions.

The article discusses the final flight of a United States Air Force B-17G bombing plane known as the "Bertie Lee" on April 11, 1944, during World War II. According to the article, the bomber flew across the English Channel and was targeting Stettin, Germany. The article discusses the military strategy of Air Force lieutenant general Jimmy Doolittle concerning sending the "Bertie Lee" on the mission. According to the article, "Bertie Lee" pilot Edward S. Michael won the U.S. Medal of Honor for his actions during the plane's final flight.

The article reports that Douglas A-26 Invader that spent a year and a half flying for the French in Indochina during 1952 and '53 has hit the air again, making its first flight on November l, 2020, after a 21-year restoration. It mentions biggest challenge during the return to flight was replacement of a wing spar cap strip, cracked during retrieval of the airplane from a muddy field by the previous caretaker. It also mentions landing-gear attachment points apparently caused the damage.

The article offers information on the restoration of Boeing B-29 Superfortress at Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington and information on T Square 54's first mission. It mentions Boeing B-29 was sent back to Boeing's Wichita plant for conversion as a KB-29 aerial tanker and finally retired from the Air Force and given to the Navy. It also mentions Museum of Flight began negotiations aimed at restoring 729 to its original appearance.

SHERMAN LEAD Flying the F-4D Phantom II in Vietnam by Gaillard R. Peck, Jr., Osprey Publishing, 2019, $32. As an aviator who flew the F-4D Phantom II with 'Satan's Angels' [...]

BIRTH OF A LEGEND McDonnell F4H-1 Phantom II by Tommy H. Thomason, Steve Ginter Publishing, 2018, $49.95. The McDonnell (later McDonnell Douglas) F-4 Phantom, one of history's truly great aircraft, [...]

The article discusses a flight of three British Royal Air Force (RAF) Vickers Wellesley single-engine bomber airplanes from Ismailia, Egypt, in November 1938. According to the article, the planes were bound for Darwin, Australia, and the pilots were attempting to break a long-distance flight record. The article states that the planes were part of the RAF's Long Range Development Unit (LRDU). The article discusses several crew members of the flight including Andrew Combe, Hector Gray, and Brian Burnett.

The article discusses U.S. prop-driven B-29 bombing airplanes known as Superforts going up against Soviet MiG military jets over Korea during the Korean War in the mid-20th century. The article describes the strategic significance of the B-29s in targeting sites in North Korea and the use of MiGs to attempt to disrupt B-29 missions.

The article discusses the development of the Consolidated PBY amphibious seaplane, also known as the Catalina, and the use of PBY planes during World War II by several Allied air forces. The article describes initial difficulties with the prototype of the seaplane, the design and technological innovations of the craft, and the plane's bombing capabilities.

The article examines the role of Great Britain's Royal Air Force (RAF) in the actions against Mohammed bin Abdullah Hassan, a Somalian dervish bandit leader (in British eyes) and Islamic religious leader, in British Somaliland. During these actions, the RAF engaged in aerial reconnaissance and bombing campaigns with the D.H.9 bomber plane.

The article discusses problems associated with the radial engine of the U.S. B-29 bomber plane. Efforts undertaken by various aerospace engineering companies to design an adequate bomber and engine are explained. It is noted that the B-29 engines' problems were related to their tendency to overheat. Various test flight failures due to overheated engines are described as well.

An article discussing innovations in the tactical delivery of atomic bombs by Republic F-84G aircraft is presented. The author explains how developments in the ballistic delivery of the Mark 7 nuclear bomb in the early 1950s were necessitated by Cold War tensions. An explanation of the low altitude bombing system (LABS,) reasons the United States desired a technique to deliver atomic bombs when visibility was poor, and the role of Wethersfield Air Base in England are also addressed.

The article reports that Italian forces spotted a British convoy southwest of Crete and two Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 torpedo bombers were sent to attack the enemy vessels. Topics include examines that an Italian oil company team explore the area southwest of the Giarabub oasis discovered the body of an Italian airman not far from the Giarabub-Gialo strip.

The article provides historical events during the civil war in Russia which was participated in by a mixed British squadron of fighters, bombers and reconnaissance of aircraft. Allied intervention in Russia had started in early 1918 after the fall of the Romanovs and the collapse of Aleksandr Kerensky's provisional government, when the subsequent peace agreement between the Bolsheviks and the Central Powers threatened to release thousands of German soldiers to reinforce the Western front.

The article presents information on various fighter planes procured by the U.S. Army Air Corps during the World War II. In March 1938, it issued a circular proposal calling for a light bomber capable of carrying a 1,200-pound bombload over a 600-mile combat radius at speeds in excess of 200 mph. The Douglas DB-7, an airplane, was selected for production under the military designation A-20, with an initial order for 100 airplanes, to which 170 more were added before the end of the 1939. INSET: Getting the Most Bang for the Buck.

The article profiles Frederick Handley Page who designed the first successful strategic bombers of the Royal Air Force. Page built his first successful aircraft, the 20-hp Type A monoplane, in 1910. The prototype O/100, which was developed by Page, flew for first time at Hendon on December 17, 1915. Page developed O/400 whose cruising speed, 80 mph, was faster than the top speed of its predecessor.