The National Interest on MSN7h
The U.S. Air Force’s Convair B-36 Peacemaker Was a Monster
The most unique feature of the B-36 was its unusual hybrid propulsion system, combining both propeller and jet engines.
The National Interest on MSN12h
Why the Soviet Union’s Yak-3 Fighter Was the Perfect Plane for the Moment
This bird is an enduring symbol of Soviet resistance—and perseverance—during the darkest days of what Russians refer to as ...
The National Interest on MSN11h
Italy’s Macchi C.202 Folgore Was a Great WWII Plane. Why Has No One Ever Heard of It?
The Folgore’s lightweight construction (weighing around 5,500 pounds) and responsive handling earned it praise from its ...
How Black paratroopers saved the US from Japan’s WWII firebombs
Sgt. Joe Harris was one of an elite group of Black paratroopers during World War II. He is being laid to rest today. He was ...