Allied code name for the Japanese Army single-engine Nakajima Ki-43 Type 1 fighter.

American quad-engine heavy bomber deployed in both the Pacific and Europe during World War II. Produced by Boeing and nicknamed the “Flying Fortress,” the B-17 carrier a ten man crew and was able to d [..]

American quad-engine heavy bomber deployed in both the Pacific and Europe during World War II. Produced by Consolidated Aircraft and nicknamed the “Liberator,” the B-24 carried a nine man crew and was [..]

American duel-engine medium bomber deployed in both the Pacific and Europe during World War II. Produced by North American and nicknamed the “Mitchell,” the B-25 carried a five-to-six man crew and was [..]

Allied code name for the Japanese Navy twin-engine Mitsubishi G4M Type 1 attack bomber.

Allied code name for the Japanese Navy single-engine Mitsubishi A5M Type 96 Carrier fighter.

An extra fuel tank attached to escort fighters--most often the P-38 or P-51--to extend their range for long missions. Once the fuel in the tank was spent, the tank would be ejected by the pilot and th [..]

An aircraft, usually retired from combat, which was used to transport food, clothing, and supplies from supply centers (either military depots or major cities) to forward bases.

Yellow, inflatable life jacket worn during over-water flights.

A name given to a mission that faced little or no enemy opposition in the air or from ground positions. Synonymous with "cake walk."