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Lockheed P-38J Lightning
This big fighter is generally considered third best of the Army Air Force fighters in World War II. No doubt it is very distinctive, and has a pretty high “cool” factor! After the jump, Lockheed’s deadly twin.
Nakajima B5N2 “Kate”
Air Raid Pearl Harbor… This is easily the best known example of this important Japanese bomber. On December 7, 1941, Commander Mitsuo Fuchida flew this plane as commander of the Pearl Harbor attack force. After the jump, a look at … Continue reading
Volkswagen Type 82E
This may be the most recognizable car ever made. Maybe only the Jeep can compete? It saw limited production during the war years. After the jump, a true classic.
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
4th Fighter Group The 4th Fighter Group would be one of the top US fighter groups in the war against Germany. Early models of the Thunderbolt were among the first weapons they flew. After the jump, a look at this … Continue reading
Polikarpov I-16 Type 18
This stubby little fighter was state of the art in the early 1930s. It continued in use until well into World War II, when it was clearly past its prime. After the jump, an extremely prolific Soviet fighter.
Panzer VI-B King Tiger
Another of the very well known super heavy units deployed by the Germans late in WWII. The King Tiger was huge, and could dominate a battlefield like no other tank. After the jump, we’ll discuss this terror.
North American A-36 Apache
When is a Mustang not a Mustang? When its an A-36 dive bomber!* This certainly seems like an odd “what were they thinking?” sort of scenario. But after the jump, we’ll look at a clever improvisation that may have saved … Continue reading
Dewoitine D.520
A nice looking little fighter, that could have been among the world’s best and most important types summer of 1940. But it was just too late. After the jump, one of the near great stories of World War II.
General Motors 2.5 ton Fuel Truck
I know, I know. You all are tired of seeing war birds and tanks. And you’re asking “when will Dave do something really cool like a fuel truck?” Well the day has come. After the jump, something really exciting.
Douglass SBD-3 Dauntless
The Battle of the Coral Sea was the first naval battle in history fought between fleets that never sighted each other. Waves of carrier based bombers exchanged salvos instead of the ship’s guns. After the jump, a look at the … Continue reading
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