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The Farman 223-4 was the first Allied aircraft to bomb Berlin in World War II. It was initially designed as a transatlantic postal aircraft for Air France, but three aircraft were acquired by the French navy. One of these, nicknamed the “Jules Verne”, was modified in April 1940 as a makeshift strategic bomber under the direction of Capitaine de Corvette... The Farman 223-4 was the first Allied...
In the afternoon of June 5, 1940, Werner Mölders, Germany's ace of aces with 25 aerial victories and Gruppenkommandeur of III./JG 53, led his unit on patrol over France. Spotting a group of French fighters near Compiègne, he gave the signal for the attack, expecting an easy victory. In the afternoon of June 5, 1940,...
Afterburners blazing, three Dassault Super Mystère B.2 fighters of the 10e Escadre de Chasse dive earthwards in close formation. Afterburners blazing, three Dassault...
With its flaps, landing gear and tailhook lowered, a F4U-7 “Corsair” of Flottille 14.F begins the last part of its approach on its aircraft carrier. On the fighter's fin can be seen the “One-Eyed Corsair” symbol of the unit. With its flaps, landing gear and...
Hans Böhning began the war as an aerial observer for the artillery but later became a fighter pilot and had scored 17 aerial victories by the end of the Great War. He was killed in a gliding accident in 1934. Hans Böhning began the war as an...
Paul Strähle (1893-1985) was credited with 15 aerial victories during the Great War and ran a civilian aerial photography venture after the war. Paul Strähle (1893-1985) was credited...
Kurt Adolf Monnington (1891-1939) was credited with 8 aerial victories during World War I. Kurt Adolf Monnington (1891-1939) was...
Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (1892-1918), often known as the Red Baron, was the top ace of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories. Wanting to be recognized by friends and foes alike on the aerial battlefield, he painted his aircraft overall red. Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von...
Eduard Ritter von Schleich (1888-1947) was a high-scoring Bavarian flying ace of World War I credited with 35 aerial victories at the end of the war. During World War II, he served in the Luftwaffe as a general. Eduard Ritter von Schleich...