IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The German jet fighter that is now ...

Key point: Germany’s desperation to win the war resulted in some questionable decisions. By the summer of 1944, the German Luftwaffe had a lot of problems. Huge Allied four-engine strategic bombers ...

Aircrews often give their own nicknames to their planes. For example, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is better known as the “Warthog,” the B-1 Lancer is better known as the “Bone,” and the F-16 Fighting ...

Heinkel He-162, known as 'Volksjäger' or 'People's Fighter' was one of Germany's last ditch efforts to turn the tide of war. Plenty of videos on YT talk about its development, intended role, ...

Another installment in our "worst fighters of WW2" series - this time it's the first single-engine jet fighter, the Heinkel He 162. Again, it's up to you to decide if you think this aircraft deserves ...