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KV-1
One characteristic of World War Two on the Eastern front was a rapid escalation in the size of armored fighting vehicles. Let’s take a look at one beast that helped start that race.
Focke-Wulf Fw190A-8
One of the better known fighter types of World War II, the Fw190 is often associated with the epic battles over the Reich between the Luftwaffe and US 8th Air Force. Let’s look at one veteran of that campaign.
Lockheed PV-1 Ventura
The vast expanses of the Pacific meant a lot of patrol aircraft were needed. Let’s take a look at a successful wartime expedient to fill that need.
Volkswagon Type 166 Schwimmwagon
This distinctive German car was the most produced amphibious vehicle in history with over 14000 being built. Let’s take a brief look.
Brewster Buffalo Mk I
Time for another look at that favorite American symbol of defeat and futility. This time, a Buffalo in Kiwi service and the defense of Singapore.
Daimler Dingo Mk II
Every combatant had some light vehicles designed with speed and communications as their function. Let’s take a look at a common sight everywhere British and Commonwealth forces fought from Sitzkrieg to VJ Day and beyond.
Yokosuka MXY-7 Baka
This small, rocket-assisted glider was actually classified as “ordnance” by its operator and was really the world’s first production smart missile. Let’s take a look at something only one combatant would have even considered building.
Posted in Japan, Miscellaneous
Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
