First designed in the 1930’s, this single-seat fighter, World War II British aircraft was actually the only British fighter that was produced during the war.   Reginald J. Mitchell, chief designer at Supermarine Aviation Works, designed the fighter as short-range, but also as a high-performance interceptor.   The speed of this aircraft was deemed an [...]

An original and rare B-17 Norden Bombsight is on display at the Armed Forces History Museum in Largo, FL.

This B-17 World War II aircraft was first developed in the 1930’s for the military branch known at that time as the United States Army Air Corps.  [...]

INTRODUCTION AND HISTORY

The Harrier aircraft, a ground attack aircraft, was named by US Army General Norman Schwarzkop as one of the top seven weapons used during the Gulf War.  Mainly utilized by the USMC, the Harrier is often referred to as a Jump Jet – due to its vertical ascent and short [...]

Introduction

The Hawker Tornado, designed for the Royal Air Force during World War II, was initially intended to replace the Hawker Hurricane.  This fighter aircraft, due to its unreliable engine – the Rolls-Royce Vulture, had a short lived production, but paved the way for its replacement, the Hawker Hurricane.  (Article continued below.)

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