For decades, the United States has relied on aircraft not just to fight wars, but to project power across the globe faster ...

In the spring of 1781, Washington arranged for an exchange of prisoners. Byram was placed in charge of 200 men, women and children who had been brought in by the Indians. He guided them safely through ...

World War II put Greenland on the map strategically for the U.S. military. In spring 1941, Denmark’s ambassador signed a treaty giving the U.S. military access to Greenland to help protect the island ...

Did the phrase "One of ours all of yours" originate in Nazi Germany after all the residents in a Czech village were killed in ...

Discover a few interesting things you might not know about Victory in Europe Day, May 8, 1945—from royal princesses in conga lines to Stalin's demanding a second Nazi surrender.

Big Boy is 133 feet long and weighs 1.2 million pounds, requiring a “hinged” frame to help it get around curves.

The year 1945 saw the end of war in Europe and in the Pacific. After four years of war, people across the United States were breathless with anticipation about what the following year would bring. In ...

MARGRATEN, Netherlands (AP) — Ever since a U.S. military cemetery in the southern Netherlands removed two displays recognizing Black troops who helped to liberate Europe from the Nazis, visitors have ...

Lake Superior Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force is rebuilding a PBY Catalina, an unsung hero of World War II.

Watch this PBY Catalina RC plane glide gracefully through the sky and skim over the water, showcasing smooth flight and stunning control. #PBYCatalina #RCPlaneFlight #RCFlying #AircraftModel #RCHobby ...

Watch the full timelapse of modelling a PBY Catalina in Blender, crafted for RC plane construction. Follow the process from initial shapes to a detailed, ready-to-build model. #Blender3D #RCPlane #PBY ...

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