The U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) employed a variety of fighter aircraft during World War II. Here’s a more comprehensive list: This list includes primary combat fighters, lesser-known types, and experimental designs. The USAAF also used various trainers, transport, and reconnaissance planes, and the list above focuses primarily on aircraft with fighter or interceptor roles….

Few aircraft have had a greater impact on American aviation than the Curtiss JN-4 “Jenny.” Although it never fought in combat, the Jenny trained thousands of military pilots during World War I and later became the airplane that introduced the American public to aviation. Its influence helped shape the future of both military and civilian…

American Aircraft Used in WWI (1917–1918) by the United States Army Air Service were still in their infancy and relied heavily on aircraft designed and built by its allies, especially France and Britain. American aviation production was ramping up, but relatively few U.S.-designed combat aircraft reached the front before the war ended. The legacy of…

Discover the top 10 United States fighter pilot aces of World War II, whose skill, valor, and determination shaped history. Read on to learn more.

Top 10 Non-US Fighter Pilot Aces Here are the top 10 non-US fighter pilot aces of World War II—a list populated by legends who survived and thrived in some of the most lethal skies in history. The dogfights of World War II produced some of the most extraordinary feats of aerial combat ever witnessed. The…