Humanity achieved flight a mere decade before the outset of World War I in 1914, and pioneers did not take long to press the revolutionary new science into service. The first fighter pilots fought in ...
On Sept. 15, 1969, cinema audiences were treated to a dramatic portrayal of the famed Battle of Britain of 1940. Made long before CGI was possible, the production of the film was an incredible feat ...
The Battle of Britain was the first major military campaign fought entirely by air, where the Royal Air Force (RAF) successfully defended Great Britain against Nazi Germany's Luftwaffe, preventing an ...
The Supermarine Spitfire became a symbol of British resilience and air power during WWII. From its role in the Battle of Britain to its cutting-edge design, here are 10 impressive facts about the ...
Eighty years on, the Battle of Britain—the air campaign waged by the RAF against Germany’s Luftwaffe over the skies of southern England in the summer and fall of 1940—continues to loom large for Nick ...