World War II History

Admiral’s Warbird Adventure by Pearl Harbor Warbirds The Admiral’s Warbird Adventure from Pearl Harbor Warbirds is the perfect way to relive history. Your experience begins as a member of the Aviation Detachment – on December 10th, 1941 three days after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. History comes alive once you receive your simulated Classified…

The golden age of airplane nose art came in World War II, when WWII aircraft art was in practice by both Axis and Allied airplanes. WWII aircraft art was done by professional civilian artists, talented amateur servicemen, and even Disney. Here are images of WWII aircraft art and their airplane noses: The nose art from…

There are 25 major planes in WWII Aviation that are covered in this warbird aircraft guide. They include: T-6 Texan, J-3 Cub/L-4 Grasshopper, PT-17/N2S Stearman, AT-11 Kansan, P-40 Warhawk, B-25 Mitchell, P-39 Airacobra, P-63 Kingcobra, PBY Catalina, F4F Wildcat, TBD Devastator, SBD Dauntless, P-38 Lightning, B-24 Liberator, P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, C-47/R4D Skytrain, B-26…

The Rand McNally Encyclopedia Of Military Aircraft, 1914-1980 The Rand McNally Encyclopedia Of Military Aircraft 1914-1980 depicts and describes all of the world’s principal military aircraft produced from the outbreak of World War I to the time of publication. There are 800 types in all, ranging from fighters and bombers to reconnaissance planes and trainers,…

Day of Infamy, 60th Anniversary: The Classic Account of the Bombing of Pearl Harbor Synopsis: Sunday, December 7, 1941, was, as President Roosevelt said, “a date which will live in infamy.” Day of Infamy is a fascinating account of that unforgettable day’s events. In brilliant detail Walter Lord traces the human drama of the great…

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese first targeted Kaneohe Bay Naval Air Station during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Kaneohe Bay was targeted minutes prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor to prevent air opposition and to eliminate the problem of U.S. planes from following them back to their aircraft carriers after the attack. As…

Hickam Air Force Base was one of Japan’s primary targets during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. As a result, Hickam suffered extensive damage, aircraft losses and loss of life with 189 people killed and 303 wounded. As a primary army airfield in Hawaii, Hickam was a part of three airfields that…

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a well executed surprise plan that began at 7:55am on December 7, 1941. The attack took place as a preventive action to keep the U.S. Pacific Fleet from interfering with Japanese military actions. The base was attacked by 353 Japanese fighter planes, bombers, and torpedo planes in two…

Pearl Harbor Warbirds immerses you in the details of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and allows you to soar above the important sites that played a part in the “Day of Infamy.” Pearl Harbor Warbirds takes flight in an authentic World War II warbird plane and enables you to relive history as you retrace…

Pearl Harbor Warbirds immerses you in the details of the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor and allows you to soar above the important sites that played a part in the “Day of Infamy.” Pearl Harbor Warbirds takes flight in an authentic World War II warbird plane and enables you to relive history as you retrace…