Monthly Archives: December 2015

Messerschmitt Me262A-1a

The Me262 was the only jet that approached wide spread service during World War II. After the jump, a brief look at this pioneering jet.

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Cessna OA-37B Dragonfly

This is a bit off topic! After the jump, I’ll share a look at an Air Force Attack type that dates from the 1960s.

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North American P-51B Mustang

Malcolm Hood One minor complaint with the early Mustangs was poor visibility to the rear.  This was not an uncommon problem with fighters of the era. After the jump, a look at one attempt to fix this problem.

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Crusader Mk III Tank

From 1941 through early 1943 epic tank battles raged across North Africa. Join me for a brief look at a British tank from late in that campaign.

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Polikarpov I-16 Type 17

The I-16 had been mostly successful in the Spanish Civil War. But among its noted deficiencies was heavy firepower for close support work. Join me for a brief look at an I-16 type designed for ground pounding.

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