World War II was such an all-encompassing conflict that nearly everyone was involved in one way or another. In the United States, civilians gathered scrap metal and other materials for the war effort, ...

A model of a Lockheed Constellation built from a non-standard scales nearly 60 years old. Back then, most models were designed to fit a very specific box size. [Courtesy: Terry Moore] Scale modeling, ...

Germany and the US built some of the largest aircraft in World War II, although many of their designs were unsuccessful.

During World War II, the war effort emphasized cooperation and teamwork among manufacturers, with companies focusing on specific aircraft types for efficient production and specialization. Boeing, ...

Jul. 3—A trio of historic World War II aircraft are scheduled to arrive at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Tuesday morning, weather and conditions permitting. The Commemorative Air Force ...

MIDWEST CITY, Okla. (AP) — After playing a crucial role in World War II and years lying derelict in a school parking lot, an Oklahoma-built C-47 Skytrain is finally coming home. Tail no. 42-92838 came ...

Prepare to step back in time as the AirPower History Tour takes over MBS International Airport June 26-30, featuring some of the most famed aircraft from World War II. Visitors will have a unique ...

USS Hornet sank in 1942 in key World War II battle Deep in the South Pacific Ocean, researchers have located the final resting place of the USS Hornet, the World War II aircraft carrier sunk in a 1942 ...