Monoplanes became predominant during WWII. But biplanes weren’t dead yet, as the Gloster Gladiator demonstrated.
Category: Biplane
Ultimate Guide To The Gloster Gladiator: The RAFs Last Biplane Fighter
Monoplanes became predominant during WWII. But biplanes weren’t dead yet, as the Gloster Gladiator demonstrated.
Quentin Roosevelt: The Only Son Of A US President To Die In Combat Was A Fearless WWI Fighter Pilot
Many U.S. Presidents have served in the military, but only one lost a son in combat. That was Quentin Roosevelt, WWI aviator, son of Teddy Roosevelt.
Snoopy’s Dream Plane: Why The Sopwith Camel Is Britain’s Most Famous Fighter Of WWI
The Sopwith Camel is Britain’s most iconic WWI fighter. Partially for its real-world achievements, and partially thanks to a beloved cartoon dog.
100 Years On: A Brief Guide To The World’s First Aerial Circumnavigation
The enduring legacy continues a hundred years after the record-setting journey.
History: 5 Iconic Carrier-Based Aircraft From The Second World War
While the British and Japanese boasted carrier-based aircraft that distinguished themselves early on, American aircraft dominated the later war.
Then & Now: How Does The US Navy’s First Fighter Compare With The F-35?
The naval aviation transformation over its 100-year history has been profound with modern fighters being unrecognisable.
Biplane Bomber: 5 Fast Facts About The Fairey Swordfish
The Fairey Swordfish was one of World War Two’s most successful naval aircraft despite being a biplane.
Waco Cabin Biplane Added to Spirit of Flight Museum
PRESS RELEASE The Spirit of Flight Foundation announced that a rare 1937 Waco EGC-7 Cabin class biplane has been donated to the museum collection. The Waco Aircraft Company in Troy, Ohio only built 38 […]