Josef František joined the Czechoslovak Air Force. By 1940, he was flying for the RAF and topping the ace charts during the ...

The Hawker Hurricane was not as attractive or streamlined as the Spitfire, and it failed to capture the public’s respect in ...

John “Paddy” Hemingway, who died on St Patrick’s Day aged 105, was the last surviving pilot of the Battle of Britain. Born in ...

Battle of Britain pilot at 100: ‘The only advice I can give to people is be Irish’ ] The following day, Hemingway was brought down by a German anti-aircraft battery near enemy lines in Belgium.

A critical advantage to the Mosquito’s wooden construction was its relatively light weight—giving it a fantastic top speed of ...

Ground attack aircraft don't always get the same level of fame that fighter jets do, but they have long served a critical ...

The Battle of Britain was one of the most pivotal moments in the country's history. It marked a turning point when Britain stood alone against Hitler's seemingly unstoppable military power.

But the Allies, far better than the tiring Luftwaffe, could replace their losses, press on with the attack. Punches were tossed at targets in German Europe ... bombers from Britain had attacked ...

John 'Paddy' Hemingway, who died in March at the age of 105, has been honoured with a Hurricane named after him The last Battle of ... others defended Britain against the German air force.

Scottish civilians hold their breath as a pilot struggles to control his stricken Spitfire above the village of Cowie. They ...