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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 discusses the history of the Horten HO-229 prototype World War II airplane designed by German aircraft builders Reimar Horten and Walter Horten. Information is provided on the flying wing design of the plane, intended to have stealth technology to evade radar. It goes on to cover how the aircraft was never flown and later captured by the U.S. as well as how similar designs were later adapted by Northrop-Grumman Corp.

The article discusses the effectiveness of Junkers Ju-87 Stuka German dive bombing warplanes during World War II. According to the article, the Stuka was not as technically advanced as other World War II planes. It examines the use of Stukas during the Spanish Civil War, the origin of the word Stuka, and the use of Stuka sirens that Germans called "Jericho's Trumpets." The article also discusses the performance of Stukas during the Battle of Britain.

The article presents information on Hans-Joachim Marseille, a German fighter pilot who is regarded as best fighter pilot of the history, and the combat tactics of Luftwaffe air force. Marseille's victories were entirely against capable Western pilots, for the most part he flied airplanes reasonably matched against his Messerschmitt Me-109E, F and ultimately G. Luftwaffe fighter-combat tactics were well-practiced, imaginative and advanced. INSET: LUFTWAFFE FIGHTER-COMBAT TACTICS.

This article explores the history of battles between British and German navies during World War I and World War II. It recalls the attitude of the British Royal Navy to show that it feared no rival in any turret-to-turret confrontation. It also recounts that the Germans, however, had been constrained by the Treaty of Versailles from developing a meaningful capital ship fleet during the interwar period. It also discusses the use of merchant navies by Germany to attack the British.

The article traces the greatest airborne relief operation in Berlin, Germany in 1948. The 1948-49 Berlin Airlift was the first air relief operation ever conducted. Soviet Union Leader Joseph Stalin ordered a blockade of all land routes to Berlin on March 21, 1948. The U.S. government hoped to provide relief goods to the people in Berlin and decided to use the Air Force's C-47 aircraft. Such airborne relief was successful.

Describes the author's travel in Germany and Austria while driving the Audi A4 Cabriolet automobile. Scenes observed from Salzburg to Regensburg; Sites of historic importance visited from Regensburg to Weimar. INSETS: The Audi A4 Cabriolet.;Pit Stops..

The article discusses efforts by Germany to develop long-range bomber airplanes capable of reaching the U.S. during World War II, focusing particularly on the Amerika Bomber, also known as the Me-264. It considers Germany's militarisation efforts, the war plane designs of Willi Messerschmidt, and diplomatic relations between neutral Portugal, which held strategic military importance for its Azores, with both Germany and the Allied nations.

The article offers information on the He-100 aircraft proposed by German aircraft designer Ernst Heinkel for Adolf Hitler's National Socialist government. The aircraft was described as a splendid airplane featuring a compact airframe and excellent aerodynamics. In spite of the outstanding performance of the aircraft, the German air force decided to stick with the Messerschmitt Bf-109. The aircraft was instead used as an effective propaganda tool.

The article presents a discussion of the 1943 Battle of the Kasserine Pass. It details the battle scenario at the time of war including the so called Operation Satin that was planned by the Allies to destabilize the Afrika Korps in Tunisia. The article also provides a list of the lessons from the Kasserine Pass battle including the mistake committed by then Major General Lloyd Fredendall of allowing his men to fight from a distance.

The article reports on the closing of Tempelhof airport in Berlin, Germany. Tempelhof is one of the oldest and most notorious major airports in the world. For centuries a military parade ground, the site that was to become Tempelhof saw its first flights in 1909, one of them by Wilbur and Orville Wright's airplane.