The Heinkel He 70 made its first flight on December 1, 1932. Originally built as a high-speed mail plane, the sleek "Blitz" later became the Luftwaffe's first Schnellbomber and an important influence ...

Although the German Air Force of WWII, the Luftwaffe, was almost exclusively a battlefield air force, the historical footnote of German long-range, strategic aircraft is covered in a solid fashion by ...

Beneath a remote forest floor lies a long-abandoned Luftwaffe dump site, untouched since WWII. Excavating the area reveals ...

Science, art and logistics all play a role in how the U.S. military paints its aircraft to be ready for battle.

The P-51 Mustang, initially designed for the British RAF, became widely regarded as one of World War II's finest piston-engined fighters, with its combat performance significantly enhanced by ...

World War II aircraft were painted in a wide assortment of colors, from shades of gray to olive drab, blue, and camouflage patterns. British planes were painted Dark Earth, Dark Green, and Night — a ...