Historical Digs on MSN

The Bomber That Led Britain Into War

It was the RAF’s first modern heavy bomber—leading raids, carrying the fight, and bearing the scars. But when newer aircraft arrived, the Whitley was quietly erased from glory.
F-104 Starfighter was the most modern combat aircraft available to Pakistani Air Force in 1965. When the conflict with India ...
Boston’s coastal charm, history, and trendy new spots make it the perfect weekend getaway just a few hours away ...
Emirates' relationship with the Airbus A380 is one of the most significant partnerships in modern aviation. When Airbus ...
Before the gleaming 747s that now ferry U.S. presidents across oceans, there was a smaller, sleeker jet that carried the ...
By selling F-35s to allied nations, America provides them with one of the world’s most effective fighter jets—and an ironclad economic connection to the US defense industry.
Flying economy across the Atlantic doesn’t have to mean sacrificing comfort for savings. With airlines increasingly ...
Listed at $4,050,000, this 2006 Cessna 525A CJ2 represents a comprehensive package for an owner seeking jet performance, as it is already enrolled in popular engine and parts programs.
How NASA Ames’ 80×120-foot wind tunnel became the beating heart of American aeronautics, testing everything from spacecraft ...
Not even a government shutdown can ground the Army Air Corps ahead of the Air Force versus Army football game on Saturday. No, that’s not a typo. Even though the planned flyover by the Air Force and ...
The X-59 successfully completed its inaugural flight—a step toward developing quieter supersonic jets that could one day fly ...