Britain’s survival in World War 2 depended on air power. At the cutting edge were high-performance fighter planes, dishing out destruction to Axis intruders and supporting Allied operations worldwide.

Fighter aircraft of World War II left a legacy that has impacted modern military planning and aerial warfare. Despite rudimentary technology by today's standards, World War II fighters were remarkable ...

A Messerschmitt Bf-109 G-6 in for work at Midwest Aero Restorations at the Vermilion Regional Airport in Danville on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The company specializes in WWII fighter airplane ...

There were few World War 2 fighter aircraft that could match the speed and firepower of America’s top fighters. The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt and Lockheed P-38 Lightning were some of the best fighters ...