A World War II airman who was taken captive by Japanese forces and died in a prison fire after his plane was shot down has ...

The Corsair performed well during World War II, claiming 2,140 air combat victories against 189 losses—an overall kill ratio ...

The Museum’s collection of 30 World War II-era American military aircraft ranges from propeller-driven trainers, fighters, flying boats, and bombers to the nation’s first generation of jet-powered ...

One major takeaway that the United States took away from World War II regarding military strategy was the importance of naval combat. When Japan failed to destroy the US aircraft carrier fleet ...

In particular, Snopes readers asked us about claims that photos of the World War II aircraft Enola Gay were removed because of the word "gay." One social media post making the claim said ...

Discover the Intrepid Museum's World War II exhibit, showcasing the Corsair aircraft and artifacts from Loren Isley's final mission and other historic items.

A WW2 Baltimore attack bomber aircraft wreck belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force was discovered off the coast of ...

This opened the door for plans to end the war quickly, while the US Navy also helped deliver a victory in Europe.

The Royal Australian Air Force has unveiled the restoration of a World War II P-40E Kittyhawk A29-90 aircraft, also known as ...

As a fighter ace who received the Medal of Honor after shooting down 26 Japanese planes ... than for us to match baseball in having an annual classic between the leagues." World War II fighter ...

An American soldier who vanished during a World War II plane crash has been accounted for, military officials said. Photo by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency A 22-year-old soldier was one of ...