The London Underground Mosquito Myth: Ancient Origins of an Urban Icon

During the Second World War, one particular insect became the scourge of soldiers and citizens alike. Called the London Underground mosquito, this mosquito liked to feast on Londoners escaping German ...

Read an extract from WWII bomber pilot COLIN BELL's memoir as he turns 105: Did I carry a mascot in my Mosquito? Yes, a Smith & Wesson with 20 rounds so I could s…

Enemy searchlights raked the sky and shells exploded around us: the cockpit was filled with blinding light, so I could see ...

The NJ Night Sky Will Soon Be Full Of Fighter Jets – Here's Why

In the next few days, New Jersey residents may see and hear some fighter jets flying around. Here's when and where you might ...
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Did a Wooden Mosquito Outsmart Germany in WW II?

In November 1944, during the height of World War II, RAF Squadron Leader Branse Burbridge and navigator Bill Skelton flew a wooden Mosquito deep into German-controlled skies. Using captured radar ...