During WWII, engineers produced some of the most iconic aircraft in history. From sleek fighters to hulking steel beasts -- ...

On November 4, 1932, the Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing made its first flight. Designed by Walter Beech and Ted Wells, this ...

World War II was such an all-encompassing conflict that nearly everyone was involved in one way or another. In the United States, civilians gathered scrap metal and other materials for the war effort, ...

A WW2 fighter-bomber that played a key role in the war effort has been re-created in a scaled-up model for a history festival. Over 3,000 Hawker Typhoons were built originally, but no airworthy planes ...

In the competitive post-World War II aviation market, Aeronca Manufacturing Corp. took a chance on a new four-seat aircraft ...

During World War II, the war effort emphasized cooperation and teamwork among manufacturers, with companies focusing on specific aircraft types for efficient production and specialization. Boeing, ...