World War II

The all-volunteer museum honors the memory of the 381st Bomb Group, which was stationed at the Ridgewell Airfield in England.

The two-pilot crew began as an American initiative during World War II.

The Vintage Flying Museum plans to fly the Beech Super 18, once owned by aviation pioneer Jackie Cochran and entertainer Merv Griffin, to air shows to promote the history of women in aviation.

The Spitfire was critical in defeating Luftwaffe air attacks for the Royal Air Force (RAF) during the Battle of Britain.

On the occasion of its 75th anniversary, we give an overview of the history of the USAF and its predecessors.

In the wake of WWII, the Department of the Air Force became a stand-alone service on September 18, 1947, created by the National Security Act signed into law by President Harry Truman.

Pilots adapted the aircraft to meet the challenges of the war in the Pacific theater.

The most sophisticated propeller-driven bomber of the war fulfilled critical missions.

A tribute to the role played by the DC-3 and variants in World War II continues to inspire interest in the classic airplane.

When World War II broke out, everyone in America did their part for the war effort—including Walt Disney.  You can see it for yourself at the Museum of Flight (MOF) in Seattle in the new exhibit The Walt Disney Studios and World War II. The exhibit is made possible through a partnership with the MOF […]