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Bristol Blenheim Mk I
This brand new, state-of-the-art-the-art fast bomber made quite the splash in 1937. By the time War came it didn’t seem so blazing fast, but it still capable when well supported. Let’s take a look at one of those weapons that … Continue reading
Vought F4U-1 Corsair
The Corsair made a huge impact from its earliest appearance in the Pacific. Let’s take a look at one of those first combatants.
Scale Matters, Part II
I never planned on revisiting this article. But a visitor to this site, ericritter65, asked a question about scale and it just got me to thinking I had never really shown how big any of these subjects are in real … Continue reading
Sherman IC Firefly
The most effective version of Sherman against German heavy armor was a British modification. Let’s take a look at the Firefly.
Programming Note
Just a quick comment. Its been a week with no new finishes, say it ain’t so! Well, my wife and I were out of town visiting family for five days; even during a pandemic, life happens… Obviously I can post … Continue reading
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Panzerjager Tiger (P) Elefant
An odd, improvised weapon that had serious anti-tank ability. Let’s take a look at a sort of quasi-Tiger.
Mitsubishi A6M2 Model 21 Zero
Air Raid, Pearl Harbor! Obviously the most famous Japanese fighter of World War II. The US military was abruptly introduced to the type on December 7, 1941. Let’s take a look at a participant in that attack.
Race of Aces by John R. Bruning
This book is really a fascinating look at the competition among the top pilots of the 5th Air Force. I would guess most visitors to this site know that the top two American Aces of World War II came from … Continue reading
GMC CCKW
Love that catchy title! Truck nomenclature is definitely a bit odd. But of course, trucks themselves are hugely important in any modern military.
Curtiss P-40B Warhawk
December 7, 1941 I’ll assume we all know that date! Despite all the should’ves and could’ves, the Japanese achieved complete surprise against the US Navy base at Pearl Harbor and the surrounding military installations on Oahu, Hawaii. Most American air … Continue reading
