#Bomber
US Strategic Bombers Prepare For Shift To Europe In Latest Task Force
The US will also reposition new bombers, fighters and refuelers to the Middle East.
US B-52 Bombers Arrive In Middle East After Government’s Warning To Iran
Air Force B-52 strategic bombers arrived in the Middle East to deter Iran from escalating the conflict in the region.
The US Air Force Bases Assigned B-52H Bombers
Only two bases are assigned, the B-52 bombers, providing the US with both nuclear and conventional strategic bombing cap...
USA's Largest Warplane Ever: The Massive Convair B-36 Peacemaker
The B-36, was too late for service during World War II, however, it did play an initial and important role at the outset...
Why Did The UK's RAF Retire The Avro Vulcan Bomber?
The aircraft set records before being phased out in favor of naval alternatives.
Replacement Or Upgrade? The Fate Of The 5 Oldest US Military Aircraft Still Flying
The United States is still operating aircraft that first flew 70 years ago and plans to keep some of them operating for ...
5 Iconic Convair US Air Force Aircraft That Made History
Each of these aircraft has a distinctive record to its name.
How The Turboprop Powered Tupolev Tu-95 Bomber Has Achieved Such Longevity
Russia uses the Tu-95 as a maritime patrol aircraft and a standoff aircraft to deploy cruise missiles.
B-52 Upgrades: How The US Air Force Will Keep Its Oldest Bomber Flying For 100 Years
The B-52 is a septuagenarian design. Yet new technologies will keep it viable until the centenarian mark.
The 5 US-Built Combat Aircraft That Turned The Tide Of The Second World War
These US-built aircraft were influential on the battlefield.
Friendly Backup: 3 WWII USAAF Escort Planes You Should Know
These planes significantly reduced heavy bomber losses.
From Warbird To Private Jet: The De Havilland Mosquito
High speed and versatile, this aircraft took on a number of roles.
What Were The Key Differences Between The USAAF B-17 Flying Fortress & B-24 Liberator?
The B-17 and B-24 were the US's most produced aircraft of WWII, each enjoying certain advantages over the other.
How Many Lancaster Bombers Are Still Flying Today?
Airworthy Avro Lancaster bombers are rare but continue to captivate aviation enthusiasts.
Why Does The B-52 Have Wheels On The Wings?
The aircraft has a 185-foot wingspan.
Second World War Stalwart: The Story Of The Stuka Dive Bomber
Notorious for its screaming sirens and effectiveness against ships during the war.
Patrick Fleming: World War II Ace & 1st SAC Pilot To Fly B-52 Stratofortress Later Died In 1st-Ever B-52 Crash
"Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!" Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latte...
Enormous Yet Unrealized: Why The WW2 Nakajima G10N Fugaku Bomber Never Made It To The USA
Both the Japanese and Germans tried to build massive ultra-long-range bombers to bomb NYC and other US targets.
Top 5: The Heaviest Bombers Used In WWII
The most notable of these bombers is the one that dropped bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki
History: The Role Of Lancaster Bombers In The Dambusters Raid
Eight aircraft were lost, and 53 airmen were killed during the 1943 Dambuster Raid.