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STUNNING! Inside the B-52 Stratofortress in 52 high-res images

The B-52 bomber has been America’s most well-known, revered, and feared aircraft of the last 60 years and is still going strong. The bomber has…

Everything You Want to Know About Tanks Running Gear by World of Tanks

The second episode of “The Nuts and Bolts” series will talk about the construction of the running gear of a tank, and familiarize you with…

Did You Know? Concrete Ships Were Built During WWI & WWII – Only a Handful Survive….

Although the idea might sound ridiculous at first, concrete ships have played an important role in naval warfare. When shortages of timber and steel threatened…

Everything You Want to Know About Tank Engines by World of Tanks

Why were tractor engines rarely used in tanks? Is it true that a diesel engine is safer than a gasoline one? What tank engine is…

Mi-24 HIND Russia’s Most Feared Helicopter – 18 Facts And Incredible Pictures!

The Mil Mi-24, which also went under the NATO reporting name HIND, is more than a helicopter. It is one of Russia’s top fighting vehicles…

AGAIN, LOOK! Inside the Mighty IS-7 Part Two by World of Tanks

  Continuing his tour at Kubinka, the Chieftain takes an inside look of the IS-7 and explains what it would have been like to operate…

Best of Flying Boat Posters And Photos By The Dakota Hunter

Dramatic picture of an open sea rescue of a downed air crew by a RAF Short Sunderland in high swell conditions (courtesy hdwpics.com). After the…

25 Facts About The Panther Tank, Do You Know Them All?

Facts About The Panther Tank

Panther Ausf. D tanks, 1943. The D model can best be recognized by the drum-shaped cupola.Via Wikipedia / Bundesarchiv 1) Over 6000 Panthers have been…

The Massive Floating Dry Docks of the Pacific Fleet That Could Carry Battleships and Aircraft Carriers You Never Heard About

The United States Navy, during World War 2, decided to create a temporary forward base utilizing service stations; these stations meant the United States Navy…

LOOK! Inside the Mighty IS-7 by World of Tanks

  In 1948, the IS-7 heavy tank was developed. Weighing 68 metric tons, thickly armoured and armed with a 130 mm S-70 gun, it was the largest…

Rudders Pointe du Hoc landing craft found & now in restoration!

It’s not often you walk around a military fair and someone taps you on the shoulder and then says “Pssst….. want to know a secret?”…

Damaged B-17 Bombers That Miraculously Made It Home (Watch)

The B-17 Flying Fortress was famous for being able to take a lot of damage and still make it back to base. We have collected…