Robin Olds: The Pilot Whose Mustache Was As Famous As His Achievements In the Cockpit
Robin Olds was an iconic man known for his exceptional flying skills and equally exceptional mustache, which, as he said, was the “middle finger I…
Here’s Why The P-51 Mustang Saw Combat As A Dive Bomber
The P-51 Mustang is usually near the top of most aviation enthusiasts’ favorite WWII aircraft list, as it combines sleek, muscular looks with excellent performance,…
Jean Moulin Gave His Life for the French Resistance after refusing to give Intel to the “Butcher of Lyon”
Jean Moulin was a key member of the French Resistance during WWII who helped rally the scattered groups of fighters and served as the first…
The Military’s “Kilroy Was Here” Phrase Has Some Interesting Backstory Theories
If you found yourself in an area where American soldiers were or had been during WWII, there’s a high chance you will find the “Kilroy…
Sailor Killed During Attack on Pearl Harbor Laid to Rest
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers ordered flags across the state be lowered to half-staff on November 8, 2021 in memory of Navy Hospital Apprentice First Class…
New Zealand’s Oldest WWII Veteran Dies Aged 108
New Zealand’s oldest World War II veteran, Bill Mitchell, has passed away at the age of 108. News of his death was confirmed by his…
Body of WWII Veteran Dissected In Pay-Per-View Autopsy Without Family’s Knowledge
The body of World War II veteran David Saunders was autopsied in front of a paying audience in Portland, Oregon, without his family being notified…
Reinhard Heydrich: The SS Official Who Survived Assassination But Died From Horsehair
Reinhard Heydrich was one of the evilest humans to ever live. Heydrich rose in prominence to become the chief of the Reich Security Main Office,…
Louis Curdes was One of the Only Pilots to Shoot Down German, Japanese and Italian Planes During WWII
An American pilot from Indiana, Louis Curdes was not only a fighter ace but one of the few pilots with the rare distinction of shooting…
The P-38 Terrified Opponents And Dominated Aerial Reconnaissance During WWII
During the war, if you needed a great fighter, fighter bomber, escort, reconnaissance aircraft, night fighter, and pathfinder, the P-38 Lightning was a go-to choice.…
The Soviets Launched an Assault on the German Army so an Orchestra could Perform
During one of the Soviet Union’s worst points of WWII, the Siege of Leningrad, people were reduced to the lowest of lows to survive. The…
Winston Churchill Memorabilia to Be Sold at Auction
A collection of Winston Churchill memorabilia acquired by the late British prime minister’s personal nurse, Ivan Sheppard, is set to go under the hammer this…