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Are There Still Any WWII Military Aircraft In Use Today?

A low number of World War II-era aircraft may still be in limited service in the world.

Many military aviation enthusiasts are familiar with Top Gun and the Tuskegee Airmen. This is the story of one heroic pilot who earned both labels.

The B-25 was a legendary WWII bomber. The immortal Doolittle Raid on Tokyo was just one reason for that.

The Corsair’s “Whistling Death” nickname may or may not have been apocryphal. But its deadly efficacy was certainly not in dispute.

Arriving late in the war, the B-29 delivered the coup de grce against Japan exactly 80 years ago.

Arriving late in the war, the B-29 delivered the coup de grce against Japan exactly 80 years ago.

“Fighter pukes make movies. Bomber pilots make history!” Patrick Fleming made history in both roles, but alas, the latter was tragic history.

The aircraft served various commercial, cargo, and military applications.

Following their success in WWII, the USN used aircraft carriers to project American power around the globe.

The C-47 Skytrain that led the D-Day invasion’s paradrop has returned to the US after another visit to Europe.