Explore the fascinating story of the PBY Catalina, a legendary World War II flying boat that soared above expectations and shaped history. Discover why this seaplane became iconic! In this video, we ...

The second of IWM Duxford’s Flying Days marked the 82 nd anniversary of the D-Day Landings and the subsequent Normandy Campaign. Whereas the opening Flying Day saw near perfect conditions, the D-Day ...

The Consolidated PBY Catalina, known as the Canso, is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. A certified submarine hunter this aircraft was vital in protecting ...

CPO Oscar V. Peterson sacrificed himself to save the Neosho and the rest of the crew. (Congressional Medal of Honor Society) Chief Watertender Oscar V. Peterson spent 21 years at sea before May 7, ...

Luke Diaz is a freelance military writer with experience with active duty experience in the US Navy as well as defense and industrial engineering. He is a former Naval Flight Officer who performed ...

Major transformations have taken place at the Pacific Northwest Naval Air Museum since having settled in its new home on Ault Field Road. As the North Whidbey museum’s grand re-opening at 11 a.m. on ...

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If you live in Cambridgeshire and are a fan of history, you have most likely spent a day at the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford and know about its annual flying shows. Every year, the museum has a ...

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The last Martin JRM Mars flying boat, Philippine Mars, retired after a career of almost 80 years, with its final flight taking the plane to Arizona for its final destination at the Pima Air and Space ...

The B-17 is more than just an airplane. It is a monument to a time in history where freedom itself hung in the balance. So much so that an entire generation of young men left their homes to fight both ...

Highly advanced at the time of production, the Douglas TBD-1 incorporated many new innovations but was outclassed and nearly obsolete by the time it saw combat. Originating out of a requirement ...