It was enormous, slow, and utterly unforgettable. The Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant was the largest land-based transport aircraft of World War II—capable of hauling tanks, troops, and supplies ...

The Ilyushin Il-2 was a single-engine monoplane that was given the nicknames the "Hunchback" for its bulbous cockpit and "Flying Tank" for its heavy armor. The Ilyushin Il-2 was instrumental ...