Flying Tigers Fought Japanese From China
The American Volunteer Group (AVG), known as “The Flying Tigers”, was a group of American pilots and ground crew who served China in its war against Japan. Their entire combat history covers the seven months from December, 1941 through July,
Small Carriers Helped Allies Win Battle of the Atlantic
One of the many factors in the Allied victory in the Battle of the Atlantic during WWII was the development of small aircraft carriers, termed escort carriers. Initially they accompanied large convoys of merchant vessels across the Atlantic, providing protection
History Series Off to a Great Start
On Saturday, March 20th, the National Museum of World War II Aviation hosted the first in a series of history seminars that will be presented at the museum over the coming year. Some of these events will include flight demonstrations
SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber – A Pilot’s Perspective
The Battle of Midway has been described as the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. Sources differ, but Gordon Prange’s “Miracle at Midway” says Japanese losses were about 2,500 casualties, 4 carriers (Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu), 1