The de Havilland Mosquito was the “Wooden Wonder”—outrageously fast, and formidable. But it wasn’t the only aircraft fashioned from timber. In an age when aluminium promised the future, war forced ...

Military aircraft have set the tempo for technological advancements. What about the airframes that were well ahead of their time?

What You Need to Know: World War II saw the emergence of some groundbreaking jet fighters that revolutionized aerial warfare. The Messerschmitt Me 262 from Nazi Germany was the world’s... 4 Worst Jet ...

The F-35 will also serve as a test bed for technologies that will become commonplace in the next generation of jets. Flying in coordination with AI-enabled drones will become a staple of any ...

The planned German invasion of Britain required the swift delivery of tanks, guns and men across the English Channel, prompting a call for a massive glider. Built in weeks, the Messerschmitt Me 321 ...