In the aftermath of World War II, Western countries close to the Soviet Union were concerned about the vulnerability of their ...

The Dornier Do 31 was a bold and futuristic project: the first jet-powered VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) transport aircraft in the world. Developed during the Cold War to support NATO’s ...

In a previous piece here during Sea Month at autoevolution, we told the tale of a time before the era of colossal international airports. An era when water-bound flying boats were the preferred method ...

The Do-31 utilized the same main engines as the Harrier, complete with their own rotatable nozzles to control direction during vertical flight. FLYING is the definitive voice of aviation — trusted by ...