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Northrop P-61 Black Widow: This forgotten WWII fighter was the ancestor of the F-14 Tomcat and we saw it up close

In 1944, before night vision or GPS, the Northrop P-61 Black Widow hunted enemy bombers in total darkness. It was the first ...
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The American World War II fighter that nearly killed its own pilots

During World War II, the American F4U Corsair was one of the fastest fighter planes ever built—and one of the most dangerous to fly. This story follows U.S. Navy and Marine Corps pilots, along with ...
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An old P-40 Warhawk fighter from World War II firing live ammunition 82 years later

There are old airplanes that have a truly incredible history, among them an old Curtiss P-40N Warhawk from World War II. The ...
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The WWII Fighter Planes That Ruled the Skies for the Axis and Allies

Fighter aircraft played a decisive role in shaping the outcome of World War II, determining which side could control the skies and support operations on the ground and at sea. The designs, ...