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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We were swimming in the canal when the Spitfire tried to land in the field alongside us. It suddenly tipped up on its nose and then dropped back on its tail wheel. When we raced over, one thing ...

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 ...

A young pilot showed my friend and me round and then he took us to see his aeroplane. It was a Spitfire and he was very proud of it. I remember he lifted me up and sat me in the cockpit of his ...

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 ...

The Spitfire is one of the most iconic symbols of World War 2, and the first thing many think of when picturing warplanes. Two pilots have restored an Mk IX Spitfire and are on their way around ...