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Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
The P-47N is the final production version of the most produced piston engine fighter in US history. Let’s take a look at a late War ‘Bolt.
Theme Build 6 – Complete
Trainers No doubt that took a lot longer than I wanted! But at long last, my trainer theme build is complete. We looked at several different types of trainers here, two were specifically trainer airframes, the other two were (full) … Continue reading
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Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a
Its pretty immediately obvious this is a two seat version of the well known Me 262 fighter. Let’s take a quick look at how it came to be and how it was used.
Mitsubishi Ki-51 Sonia
An unremarkable looking aircraft, with a mostly unremarkable legacy. Yet the Sonia has some interesting quirks and did participate in major battles. Let’s look at one such example.
Macchi MC.200 Seatta
Just entering use from the start of the War, the MC.200 was Italy’s most modern fighter at the time. Let’s take a look at another first generation monoplane.
Curtiss-Wright AT-9 Jeep
No doubt a lesser known type. Let’s look at a multi-engine advanced trainer.
Douglass A-26B Invader
The capable Invader was among the last new types to see service during World War II. We’ll take a quick look at one from the last summer of the War.
Grumman Hellcat Mk II
The Hellcat was well regarded for carrier service during the War. Let’s look at an example that flew for the Royal Navy.
Mitsubishi A6M2-K Zero
This twist on the Zero hadn’t initially been planned for, but there proved to be a big need to fill. Let’s take a look at a 2-seat Zero.
Avia B-534 IV Series
Obviously a product of an earlier era. This plane was well into obsolescence when the Second World War broke out, yet it served almost to the end. Let’s take a quick look at a minor type, that is symbol of … Continue reading
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