Mitsubishi G4M1 Betty

Posted on May 29, 2020 by

Perhaps the best known Japanese bomber of World War II, the Betty was a modern and dangerous weapon in use from the very start of the Pacific War.

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Let’s take a look at an early Betty, from a very famous mission. Continue reading →

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T26E3 (M26) Pershing

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

The biggest and most capable American tank of World War II was almost too late for action.

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Let’s look at one that did see use at the tail end of things. Continue reading →

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Morning Star, Midnight Sun by Jeffrey Cox

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

I haven’t done any book reviews for a while.  Since retirement I’ve been going full blast on building models even to the extent I’m reading less.  Well, a little less. And I suppose that means I’ve been writing here as much as I want.

But this book has really caught my attention so I thought I’d share. Continue reading →

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Go figure

Posted on May 17, 2020 by

Apparently my wife likes this picture?

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PZL P.24F (G)

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

When Greece was drawn into World War II by Italy’s attack in October of 1940 they put up an unexpectedly stout resistance.

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Let’s look at one of the aerial defenders. Continue reading →

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BMW R75

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

Something has to be the smallest model in my collection.  As of today, there’s no doubt what it is.

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Let’s take a look at motorbike in the German Army. Continue reading →

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Douglass SBD-5 Dauntless

Posted on May 7, 2020 by

Even after retirement from fleet carriers the SBD continued to provide service to the end of the War.

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Let’s take a look at an example in Marine service in the later phase of the type’s career. Continue reading →

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