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The 5 Greatest Allied Second World War Bombers

The 5 Greatest Allied Second World War Bombers

A number of UK and US built bombers stand out for important service and high production numbers.

Justin Hayward 2 years ago
What Made The B-25 Bomber Such An Incredible Airplane?

What Made The B-25 Bomber Such An Incredible Airplane?

A brief history of the North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber.

Joe Kunzler 2 years ago
5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber

5 Amazing Facts About The Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber

Code named "Bear" by NATO, the Tu-95 is still in service with the Russian Air Force despite its age.

Mark Finlay 2 years ago
Why Was The B-24 Bomber Called The Flying Coffin?

Why Was The B-24 Bomber Called The Flying Coffin?

Despite being one of the most produced bombers it was given a curious nickname.

Rytis Beresnevičius 2 years ago
The Top 5 Features Of The Avro Vulcan

The Top 5 Features Of The Avro Vulcan

This bomber, whose history is deeply linked to Britain, never fails to wow the public.

Giacomo Amati 2 years ago
What Were The UK's V Bombers?

What Were The UK's V Bombers?

The V-bombers were a series of three nuclear-capable bombers developed by three UK manufacturers.

Justin Hayward 3 years ago
Oppenheimer: What Happened To The Boeing B-29 That Dropped The Little Boy Bomb?

Oppenheimer: What Happened To The Boeing B-29 That Dropped The Little Boy Bomb?

The Enola Gay sits on display today, but it took a long road to get there.

Matthew Austin Ryan 3 years ago
Why Was The Boeing B-17 Known As The Flying Fortress?

Why Was The Boeing B-17 Known As The Flying Fortress?

Why did the B-17 have such a formidable nickname?

Alexander Mitchell 3 years ago
Future Strategic Bomber: Everything You Need To Know About The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

Future Strategic Bomber: Everything You Need To Know About The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider

The B-21 Raider will be a long-range stealth bomber that is capable of carrying out a wide variety of strategic missions...

Simple Flying Staff 3 years ago
How Far Can A Strategic Bomber Aircraft Fly?

How Far Can A Strategic Bomber Aircraft Fly?

A brief look at the specifications of various heavy bombers.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
The World's Major Bomber Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide To Identification

The World's Major Bomber Aircraft: A Beginner's Guide To Identification

We explore the basics of identifying four bomber aircraft in use by the US, Russia, and China.

Matthew Austin Ryan 3 years ago
Explained: The Mechanisms That Help Bombers To Drop Their Payload

Explained: The Mechanisms That Help Bombers To Drop Their Payload

Before this device was invented, explosives were dropped from bombers by hand and aimed by line of sight.

Nicole Kylie 3 years ago
Sub-24 Hours: 80 Years Ago A Wellington Bomber Was Assembled At Record-Breaking Speed

Sub-24 Hours: 80 Years Ago A Wellington Bomber Was Assembled At Record-Breaking Speed

A hardworking team beat its target by more than six hours.

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
5 Historic Warbirds That Still Take to the Skies Today

5 Historic Warbirds That Still Take to the Skies Today

Such aircraft are increasingly difficult to find, but some are still airworthy

Justin Surette 3 years ago
Bathroom Facilities On Large Military Aircraft: Everything You Need To Know

Bathroom Facilities On Large Military Aircraft: Everything You Need To Know

The WC facilities on some of the world’s most advanced planes lack many creature comforts – including privacy.

Nicole Kylie 3 years ago
Battle Of The Bombers: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Vs Rockwell B-1 Lancer

Battle Of The Bombers: Boeing B-52 Stratofortress Vs Rockwell B-1 Lancer

A thorough comparison of two of the most capable bombers in the USAF arsenal.

Devansh Mehta 3 years ago
Lacey Lady: The Second World War Bomber That Sat Atop A Gas Station For Almost 70 Years

Lacey Lady: The Second World War Bomber That Sat Atop A Gas Station For Almost 70 Years

The B-17 dropped more bombs on Germany than any other aircraft during WWII.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Handley Page Victor: The Bomber That Became An Aerial Refueler

Handley Page Victor: The Bomber That Became An Aerial Refueler

The aircraft served the RAF until the 1990s.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
UK's Cold War Vulcan Bomber Overshoots Runway

UK's Cold War Vulcan Bomber Overshoots Runway

Luckily the aircraft no longer carries the UK's nuclear deterrent.

Callum Tennant 3 years ago
Developed From The Lancaster Bomber: The Story Of Avro's Post-War 'Lancastrian' Airliner

Developed From The Lancaster Bomber: The Story Of Avro's Post-War 'Lancastrian' Airliner

While not perfect for passenger transport, the Lancastrian was an ideal cargo carrier.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago