Bomber

invasions. The Box Formation, as James Lee Hutchinson describes it “consisted of three squadrons of bombers flying a ‘sacked’ formation…

Therefore, if the carrier was to be discovered by the Japanese, the bombers would take off and head to Tokyo, if they were in range. This was probably the most dangerous plan because the aircrafts would shortly run out of fuel after they dropped their bombs and might not be able to make it to safety. However, if they were…

After the First World War and airpower’s contribution in dealing with the stalemate warfare, some people recognized its great potential, and started to envision its use in future conflicts. Those people, that can be called theorists, visionaries, or airpower prophets started to think how to further develop an airpower, and how it can be best used in the future warfare. Furthermore, they provided their theories and predictions of its tactical and strategic use in order to give military…

portrayed. This is an outstanding vintage war movie that shows the benefits of charismatic leadership, an illustration of exceptional acting and a soundtrack that fits perfectly for the theme. It was 1942 at Archbury Airfield in England. The 918th Bomber Group had just returned from another dismal bombing mission against German targets over France. Bad weather, low-altitude missions and high crew loses was driving morale down and not getting the desired results. This is the backdrop for the…

The atomic bomb was and is still today the most destructive weapon in history. When detonated it a spray up a giant mushroom cloud of soot and ashes that would gloom upon the city below. World War II was one of the most destructive and costliest wars in history. The war lasted six years, and over sixty million people, both military and civilians, lost their lives. As the war raged on, the Allies and the Axis Powers sought to develop better technologies to gain the advantage. Both sides…

(There are 3 messages to “The Death of the Ball Turret Gunner” The Reason for the ball turret, young people are the victims, no neutral thought.) The ball turret gunner is one of the most important gunner, that was on a bomber. The bomber was a big jumbo like plane. That was able to carry stuff and drop bombs on its targets. The biggest problem with these type of planes are that they are too big and too slow. Which made it easier for the enemy fighter jets to take them down. The germans came…

“The Origins of Commitment” by Deborah Larson is an article looking into the Berlin Blockade, The U.S Airlift, and the reason why the U.S, specifically Harry Truman decided to stay in West Berlin. The main argument or ideas of Larson’s article, are that many people believed that after the Soviet Blockade the U.S would no longer stay in West Berlin, due to West Berlin’s recently established government. Also, Larson claims that the U.S was hesitant to stay in West Berlin as a result of the Soviets…

States entered the war in 1917. Trench and chemical warfare was at their peek. A mere two years after the Wright brothers flew at Kittyhawk, the first war to involve the airplane was in swing. Aviators dropping grenades from planes, bomber pilots before bomber planes. Troops on all sides dug trenches, in what would become their home for the following hours, home was where the shovel lay. These veterans 13 and older were the first veterans to lose the glamour of war. They were the first…

In some cases suicide bombers have been used without the suicide bomber being aware of their impending death. In Iraq a man was hired to drive a commercial truck transporting goods, upon arrival of the predetermined destination the truck exploded throwing the driver out of the front window of the truck and somehow survived. The man was arrested and imprisoned until it was determined he had no prior connections to Al-Qaida. Many of Al-Qaida’s suicide bombers willingly go to their deaths…

the destruction of anti-aircraft guns and airfields during the landings. The aircraft was equipped with incendiary bombs for these purposes. The Wildcat acted as a dive bomber to provide increased accuracy for the bombs (Wardell). With the Wildcats destroying anti-aircraft guns and Axis controlled airports the 12th Air Force bomber could…