13 Of The Best-Looking WW2 Aircraft

During WWII, engineers produced some of the most iconic aircraft in history. From sleek fighters to hulking steel beasts -- ...
WarsofTheWorld on MSN

Barking Creek Tragedy: First Friendly Fire of World War II

At the dawn of World War II, tension and inexperience within the RAF led to a fatal mistake. In September 1939, British ...
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Gloster Meteor: The Only Allied Jet to Fight in WW2

This was the first British jet-powered aircraft and the only one that the Allies ever sent into combat during World War II.
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Taxi Charity Veterans Visit RAF Coningsby to See the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

The visit brought back wonderful memories for all the veterans as they viewed the iconic aircraft of the Battle of Britain ...
Newsweek

Unearthed RAF Log Book Reveals Secrets of World War II’s Forgotten Heroes

A fascinating Royal Air Force log book revealing the secrets of World War II's forgotten heroes as well as a "rogues gallery" of blacklisted personnel has been unearthed. The Operational Diary of ...
Forbes

U.K. Does Not Have Enough Aircraft To Fight A War, Says Official Report

A new parliamentary report questions whether Britain’s Royal Air Force has enough aircraft and questions whether cuts in the planned fleet of F-35 stealth fighters leaves enough aircraft to take on a ...

A World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed in a field in England, killing the pilot

A World War II-era Spitfire fighter plane crashed near a British air force base in eastern England on Saturday, killing the pilot, the U.K. defense ministry said.