Do you want to know why people don't build mid-engined airplanes anymore? It's because it took until after the Second World War for folks to realize mid-engined vehicles don't make practical sense ...

Summary: The P-39 Airacobra, often regarded as the least loved American fighter of World War II, was criticized for its inadequate performance compared to the P-51 Mustang and P-47 Thunderbolt.

“Don’t give me a P-39./The engine is mounted behind./They’ll tumble and spin and auger you in,/Don’t give me a P-39.” That is one of the verses from the humorous Air Force traditional drinking song ...

On April 6, 1939, the Bell P-39 Airacobra made its first flight, marking the 86th anniversary of this unique aircraft’s debut. Initially designed for the United States Army Air Corps, the P-39 was one ...

The Planes of Fame Air Museum has a rich collection of WWII aircraft kept in airworthy condition, such as their Mitsubishi A6M Zero (whose story you can read here: Planes of Fame’s A6M5 Zero, The Last ...