The German air force is strengthening its ability to plan and command defence operations from a new headquarters in ...

Germany is known for its engineering expertise, and this resulted in some of the most impressive fighter planes in history.

The “Flying Pencil” was first “blooded” in combat in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War as part of the Luftwaffe’s Condor Legion that fought on behalf of Spain’s Nationalist faction, where it proved ...

It was December 1944, and the Luftwaffe’s final gamble in Western Europe led to one of the fiercest air battles of WWII. Discover how young Allied pilots faced overwhelming odds. Trump suggests ...

The Luftwaffe carried out raids on British urban targets for two months prior to the start of the Blitz, with the loss of over 1,000 civilian lives. Photo: Stukas in formation in April 1940.

It was like skywriting gone mad. " From July to October 1942, Germanys powerful air force, the Luftwaffe, launched relentless bombing attacks on British ports, radar stations and airfields.

However, the Do 17 wasn’t completely put to pasture, remaining in service with the Luftwaffe for the remainder of the war in various secondary roles, including as a glider tug, research ...