Allied Air Force

Definition

The Allied Air Force refers to the combined air forces of the countries fighting against the Axis powers during World War II. This included countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada.

Analogy

Think of the Allied Air Force as your school's sports team. Just like how different players (countries) come together with their unique skills to win a game (war), these countries joined forces to defeat their common enemy.

Related terms

Strategic Bombing: A military strategy used in total war with the goal of defeating an enemy nation-state by destroying its economic ability and public will to wage war rather than destroying its land or naval forces.

Battle of Britain: A military campaign of World War II where the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by Nazi Germany's air force, Luftwaffe.

P-51 Mustang: An American long-range fighter-bomber used during World War II and other conflicts; it played a significant role for Allies in aerial battles.