The Goodyear F2G Corsair: A Supercharged Powerhouse
The Goodyear F2G Corsair: A Supercharged Powerhouse The Goodyear F2G Corsair, often referred to as the Super Corsair, was a formidable fighter aircraft that emerged late in World War II. While its service life was relatively short, its impact on…
Smithsonian’s Bf 109 Unveils a Hidden Story of Resistance
Smithsonian’s Bf 109 Unveils a Hidden Story of Resistance Left side profile of the Bf 109 on the floor of the Engen Restoration Hangar (Credit: Michael Dobrzelecki) By Adam Estes On a typical day at the National Air and Space…
Amazon Prime Facing Backlash for Removing ‘Born To Kill’ From ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Movie Poster
Amazon Prime Facing Backlash for Removing ‘Born To Kill’ From ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Movie Poster Amazon Prime is one of the world’s premiere streaming services, sharing a space at the top of the market with the likes of Netflix, Disney+…
Digby Tatham-Warter: The British Major Who Disabled a German Tank With an Umbrella
Digby Tatham-Warter: The British Major Who Disabled a German Tank With an Umbrella Photo Credit: 1. Unknown Author / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain 2. British Army / Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain (Colorized by Palette.fm, Clarity Increased) Allison “Digby”…
The story of German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper
The German heavy cruiser Admiral Hipper, a flagship of the Kriegsmarine during World War II, had a storied and turbulent operational history, culminating in its abandonment in 1945. Construction and Early Service Commissioned in April 1939, Admiral Hipper was the…
Discovering France’s monstrous ‘super mortar’ from 100 years ago
The French Super Mortar 100 Years Ago During World War I, the French Army used a 240mm mortar developed by the French company Batignolles; how effective was this “super mortar”? At the beginning of World War I (1914-1918), the French…