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Air warfare of World War II
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Air warfare was a major component in all theaters of World War II and, together with anti-aircraft warfare, consumed a large fraction of the industrial output of the major powers. Germany and Japan de
Boeing B-29 Superfortress long-range strategic bombers releasing their payloads during the Burma campaign in 1945. The B-29 was the largest aircraft t
Boeing B-29 Superfortress long-range strategic bombers releasing their payloads during the Burma campaign in 1945. The B-29 was the largest aircraft to have a significant operational role in World War II and remains the only aircraft in history to have ever used a nuclear weapon in combat.
A Messerschmitt Bf 109 escorting a Junkers Ju 87 of the Luftwaffe in 1941
A Messerschmitt Bf 109 escorting a Junkers Ju 87 of the Luftwaffe in 1941
Hawker Hurricanes and Supermarine Spitfires of the RAF flying in formation in 1940
Hawker Hurricanes and Supermarine Spitfires of the RAF flying in formation in 1940
Aviation goggles and flying helmet used by famous RAF pilot Billy Strachan (1921-1998)
Aviation goggles and flying helmet used by famous RAF pilot Billy Strachan (1921-1998)
Royal Air Force
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The Royal Air Force is the air and space force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. It was formed towards the end of the First World War on 1 April 1918 through
Air warfare of World War II
…German aircraft inflicted heavy losses at the Battle of Dunkirk, and soldiers awaiting evacuation, while under attack, bitterly asked "Where was the Royal Air Force?", the RAF had been operating more effectively than other air defences in the field, meeting the German attacks before they reached the battlefield…
A Spitfire and Hurricane, which both played major roles in the Battle of Britain.
A Spitfire and Hurricane, which both played major roles in the Battle of Britain.
The Avro Lancaster heavy bomber was extensively used during the strategic bombing of Germany.
The Avro Lancaster heavy bomber was extensively used during the strategic bombing of Germany.
The RAF V bomber force was used to carry both conventional and nuclear bombs.
The RAF V bomber force was used to carry both conventional and nuclear bombs.
The Tornado played an integral part in RAF operations from 1991 until its retirement in 2019
The Tornado played an integral part in RAF operations from 1991 until its retirement in 2019