An overview of the use of aircraft in World War I.

Photographs and brief text describe the history, design, and uses of well-known planes flown by the Allies in World War II.

Enter heated combat in the aerial arena. Jets howl through the skies, engaging their enemies with every weapon and evasive maneuver at their disposal. Fly along with the top guns as they go head-to-head and wing-to-wing on the horizon. You'll feel as though you're strapped into the cockpit with these pilots. Feel the adrenaline pumping as the action heats up the heavens and the pulsing soundtrack sets the furious pace.

"When 26 Army nurses and medics-- part of the 807th Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron-- boarded a cargo plane for transport in November 1943, they never anticipated the crash landing in Nazi-occupied Albania that would lead to their months-long struggle for survival. A drama that captured the attention of the American public, the group and its flight crew dodged bullets and battled blinding winter storms as they climbed mountains and fought...

Examines the many uses of combat aircraft in modern warfare.