by The Aviation Portal | Fighter Pilot Stories, Fighter Pilots, WW II
Major Richard Ira Bong, a decorated pilot of the United States Army Air Forces during World War II, is a figure of great significance in American military history. Known as America’s “Ace of Aces,” Bong’s exceptional flying skills, courage, and...
by The Aviation Portal | Fighter Pilot Stories, Story, WW II
The Doolittle Raid … also known as the Tokyo Raid, was a daring and audacious military operation conducted by the United States during World War II. Led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, a renowned aviator and military strategist, the raid had a significant...
by The Aviation Portal | Aircraft, Fighter Pilot Stories, WW II
The Stuka Ju-87 … also known as the Sturzkampfflugzeug (“dive bomber”), was a German military aircraft that gained notoriety during World War II for its devastating precision strikes. Developed by Junkers Flugzeug und Motorenwerke. This distinctive...