Born from the B-24’s wartime legacy, the PB4Y-2 Privateer became something far more dangerous in the early Cold War: a ...
There was a thought that, as the guns fell silent at the close of World War 2, the world might experience a lasting peace. This illusion was shattered fairly quickly, as the Iron Curtain extended into ...
Nothing says Cold War aviation madness like the Republic XF-91 Thunderceptor. Mad futuristic appearance? Check. Combination of rocket and jet propulsion? Check. Slightly daft and exciting name? Check ...
The U.S. Air Force now operates three distinct bomber aircraft, all of which can trace their development back to the Cold War ...
A KC-135 Stratotanker supporting US operations linked to the Iran conflict crashed in Iraq. The incident has drawn attention ...
The B-52 enabled sustained global strike missions far from American shores without relying on nearby bases. The C-17 allowed forces to deploy rapidly and directly into distant theaters. This reduced ...
As the US–Israel war against Iran enters its tenth day, long-range American bombers have ...