How the Bomber Became One of the Most Powerful and Enduring Weapons in Modern Warfare

Summary

KEY POINTS:

1. The first use of an aircraft to bomb targets was in 1911.
2. World War I saw both the allies and their enemies build bombers.
3. By World War II, the bomber achieved previously unimaginable levels of power.
4. The Cold War saw the adoption of jet engines, and bombers capable of supersonic speeds.

References

• Media Check: Popular Mechanics - Media Bias Fact Check (High Credibility)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.