This was the first major shock to Hitler, and the prestige of the renowned Fallschirmjäger (paratroopers) suffered a serious blow. Maleme – The Critical Battle for the Airfield ...

Birmingham City Centre Birmingham cinema that 'survived Luftwaffe' before becoming strip club listed The cinema was the first to show a 'talkie' in Birmingham after it opened in 1919 Comments What ...

In Normandy, the Fallschirmjäger would go head to head with their equals - the 101st Airborne. After the successful capture of the La Barquette Lock on D-Day, Colonel Johnson and his men from the ...

The Luftwaffe A400M refueling the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) CV-22B Osprey over the North Sea, Germany, on Mar. 19, 2025. (Image credit: Bundeswehr/Luftwaffe) ...

IN THE early hours of Sunday 80 years ago, the Luftwaffe came calling on Darlington. A lone raider strafed the streets, targeted a train and fired a… ...

The Bf 109 was more than just a fighter – it was a revolution in aerial combat. As the backbone of the Luftwaffe, this iconic plane dominated the skies of WWII. Discover the engineering and ...

Built in the late 19th century, it quickly became a popular destination for the well-heeled, offering luxurious accommodations and views of the… ...

The German air force is strengthening its ability to plan and command defence operations from a new headquarters in north-western Germany. A new Air Component Command (ACC) went into service on ...

German fighter planes were deadly in WWII, largely thanks to their impressive speed, armaments, and cutting-edge technology.

It would prove to be a crucial turning point in the war. And while London certainly bore the brunt of the Luftwaffe’s attentions, the Black Country hardly escaped scot-free.

The Luftwaffe has stood up the squadron that is to operate the Persistent German Airborne Surveillance System (PEGASUS).

Germany's Luftwaffe has deployed Eurofighter combat aircraft to Finland as part of a wider revamp of its Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities.