The Convair B-36 Peacemaker was the largest mass-produced piston bomber ever built, a true giant of the skies that symbolized ...

During World War II, Boeing B-29 was the most sophisticated bomber and also the most expensive weapon, costing more to design and build than the atomic bombs it dropped on Japan.

This piston engine bomber was further developed into the B-50, fitted with more powerful piston engines. However, by that time it was evident that the jet bomber would soon replace the older ...

Soon to be superseded by the jet-powered V-bombers, the Lincoln represented the last gasp of WWII technology for the RAF.

Such leaps in performance required engines that could deliver more horsepower without sacrificing reliability, and few ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: Developed in the late 1930s, the tri-engine bomber, with a retractable tailwheel undercarriage, was known for its excellent flying characteristics and stability ...

A young friend was visiting and noticed my model 4-engine B-24 Liberator bomber on the shelf. Immediately interested, he asked, "Hey Joe, what was it like to fly a World War II 4-engine bomber ...

This is painful for an avid plane nerd to say, but the FAA should stop World War II airplanes from giving rides to passengers. The crash of the Collings Foundation’s B-17 Nine-Oh-Nine this month ...

Here’s What You Need To Remember: A flying wing reduces drag, making it a useful design for long-range bombing and transport. As the United States approached World War II, it enjoyed the luxury ...

The deadly crash of a World War II-era bomber in Connecticut on Wednesday has already become a polarizing topic, as history buffs eager to check off a bucket-list moment by flying aboard a vintage ...

Yankee Lady is a WWII, four-engine heavy bomber, commonly called the Flying Fortress. The planes, equipped with defensive machine guns, flew long distances to strike targets over enemy territory ...