World War II

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 […]

A Tuskegee Airman flies west after more than a century of mentorship and leadership.

The pair of centenarian veterans had their wishes granted to fly one last time.

The unique site has roots that go back to the birth of the atomic age.

If vintage airplanes and classic cars are your thing, you’ll want to visit the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Southern California this Saturday for Flying Demo Day.