Before the BFG: Roald Dahl, Air Menace To Axis Forces
The children's author's macabre sense of humor and appreciation of darkness were likely sharpened by his combat history.
How The Allies Used Math To Save Bomber Crews During WWII
One Austrian Jew saved untold planes and crew members with his survivorship bias theory.
World War II Dive Bombers Whistled Only To Scare Civilians
That iconic, terrifying sound wasn't necessary to the functioning of an airplane.
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Pioneering Aviatrix Beryl Markham Flies "West with the Night"
The famous female pilot describes her record-breaking westbound flight in her bestselling memoir.
Fly Girls: The Daring Women Who Competed in Airplane Races During the Early 1900s
Amelia Earhart, Ruth Elder, and Louise Thaden were among the incredible women who fought for a chance to race against men…and won.
That Time a WWII Bomber Pilot Climbed Onto the Wing Mid-Flight to Save His Crew
His crew tied a rope around his chest and he made his way onto the wing to extinguish the blaze.
The Unbelievable Lives of Pilots Jessie Miller and Bill Lancaster
The pair’s spectacular accomplishments and whirlwind romance will forever be marked by a shocking scandal.
5 Dramatic WWII POW Escape Attempts—All By the Same Pilot
His exploits as an escapee may have earned him a spot in Hollywood lore.
This Forgotten Bomber Wreaked Havoc on the Nazis in World War II
It was known as the “Havoc”—and for good reason.
