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F1 in Britain: Terrible English summer weather equals entertaining race
Like many British race circuits, Silverstone was a former World War II airbase. Originally home to Wellington Bombers, it's very exposed to the wind, which was gusting at times during practice and ...
Silverstone track breakdown: The British GP makes F1 drivers feel like jet pilots
The British Grand Prix offers one of the most iconic tracks on Formula One’s calendar, rich in history and a thrilling ...
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Legendary WWII bomber that participated in Doolittle Raid on public exhibit in Caldwell
"Maid in the Shade," a WWII B-25 Mitchell that was made famous for its role in the Doolittle Raid is on exhibit in Caldwell ...
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The Last American Bomber Shot Out of the Sky – America’s Final Air Sacrifice of WWII
On April 21, 1945, near the village of Oberhinkofen, Bavaria, the last B-24 Liberator of the Eighth Air Force was shot down ...
The Army Air Forces tried to use remote-controlled bombers as attack drones in World War II
The early attempt at drones in World War II saw the Army Air Forces convert B-17 bombers into remote-controlled flying bombs.
What Do The Bomb Markings On The Side Of Military Aircraft Mean?
The bomb markings on World War II–era aircraft are "victory marks" and signify successful missions and defeated enemies, and ...