In late 1944, the European fronts were closing in, and previously separated Allies began to encounter each other on the battlefield. On November 7, 1944, P-38 Lightnings from the 82nd Fighter Group of ...

Each Kiev-class ship could launch Yak-38 VTOL fighters and Ka-25 helicopters, but their limited air power and hybrid design fell short in competing with American carriers. Despite carrying potent ...