Summary The B-29 Superfortress was the only aircraft to drop nuclear weapons in combat during WWII. The SBD Dauntless was a game changer in the Pacific Theater by sinking Japanese ships. The C-47 Skytrain (Dakota), P-40 Warhawk, and P-47 Thunderbolt all played significant roles in various aspects of the war, such as paratrooper drops, ground attacks, and service with the Flying Tigers. Narrowing down the most iconic aircraft of the Second World War is a bit of a daunting task, but it becomes a wee bit easier (and hopefully at least a wee bit less controversial) when (1) you narrow...