Category Archives: Video

Fairey Firefly – The Super Killer Plane Built to Fight Anywhere

In the perilous skies of World War 2, one British aircraft emerged as a true jack-of-all-trades, defying the conventional wisdom that specialized planes were the key to victory. Thanks to its unique design, the Fairey Firefly, a versatile warbird that refused to be boxed into a single role, would leave its mark on conflicts far beyond the war that birthed it. Continue reading

BAC TSR-2 – The UK’s $21BN Bomber that was a Total Nightmare to Build

In the mid-1950s, as the Cold War escalated, the Royal Air Force sought a new aircraft, leading to one of the most ambitious aviation projects in British history: the British Aircraft Corporation TSR-2. Designed to fly at supersonic speeds, carry a diverse array of weaponry, and operate from short, rough airfields, the TSR-2 would reposition Britain as a leader in aerial warfare. Continue reading