While much of the “Star ... Wars” universe is an otherworldly, fantastical interpretation of the recognizable trope of good versus evil, an abundance of inspiration came from real-world, World ...

For the protection of spitfires on the ground,U shaped bays of earth were built of banks of earth about eight feet high.Each spitfire was allocated to a particular one,and there were always airmen ...

Here we match up Star Wars fighters with their WWII counterparts and their modern equivalents. Historical Inspiration: Supermarine Spitfire Mk. 1 Keith Hamshere No Star Wars aircraft is more ...

To a World War II history buff, the iconic Millennium Falcon from "Star Wars" resembles one of the best-known bombers of all time. The greenhouse cockpit configuration, along with the gun turrets ...

As fans celebrate May the Fourth (be with you), one does not have to look hard to see WWII influences throughout “Star Wars.” (Getty Images) “By accident, a great deal [of J.R.R. Tolkien’s ...

Test - my stepdad was a Spitfire pilot in Burma during WW2. He has written a book about his experience! © Copyright of content contributed to this Archive rests with ...