Convair B-36 Peacemaker – The Billion Dollar Blunder?
Shown here is a 1950 era propaganda picture produced by the U.S. Signal Corps highlighting the then new B-36 intercontinental nuclear bomber. Playing in the…
After A Mid Air Collision – One Pilot Lands Two Planes AT ONCE!
In 1940, two planes collided in mid-air over Australia. Remarkably, there were no fatalities. Even more remarkably, the pilot responsible for saving the planes was…
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…
Straight Out Of Star Wars! The Soviet VVA-14
In the 1970s the Soviet Union developed a vertical take-off amphibious aircraft called the VVA-14, which could take off from water or land, and fly…
Concrete Ships Turned Out To Be A Surprisingly Good Idea
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…
40 images of captured Sherman tanks in German hands!
During World War II, captured soldiers became POW s (Prisoners of War) and were detained in camps. But what happened to captured equipment, such as…
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…
Top 10 Luftwaffe Airplanes
The Ace Fighter cult came to prominence during the First World War, which was the first conflict that utilized the use of aircraft in a…
UH-1Y Huey Conducts Live Fire Training .50 Cal, Gatling Gun & Rockets
The Super Huey or the Bell UH-1Y Venom is a twin-engine helicopter that has its origins in the famous Huey Choppers from the Vietnam War.…
Visiting the Battleship North Carolina in Wilmington
Visiting the battleship North Carolina in Wilmington, North Carolina is a real treat. For starters, it was one of the most highly decorated ships of…
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…
Heavy Tank Destroyer Ferdinand Facts & Images
When Ferdinand Porsche offered his designs for the Tiger II tank in 1939, it was deemed too unconventional. It was also considered too demanding to…