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M4 Sherman
The M4 Sherman is one of the most immediately recognizable symbols of American power and industry in World War II. And yet it is also one of the most controversial. Let’s take a brief look at this American tank.
Bell P-400 Airacobra
The very stylish, but underachieving Airacobra was the second most numerous American fighter at the start of the war. Let’s look at what was right, and what was wrong with the little Bell.
de Havilland Mosquito NF Mk II
The Mosquito is a well known aircraft that served a variety of roles. So let’s look at a night fighter variant of this versatile aircraft.
Scale Matters
Why work in only one scale? And why did I choose the scale I did? The simplest answer would be that 1/48th just looks right to me. But after the jump, I’ll offer the longer version of that answer.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
This is another of those immediately recognizable types. The Flying Fortress is most famous for flying daylight strategic missions against Germany. After the jump, a look at an American Heavy.
Thunder Over Michigan – 2014
Really a fun airshow this year. Its always great when one of the military precision teams shows up, and this year we had the Thunderbirds. I’ve seen far more of the Blue Angels in the last decade, so this was … Continue reading
A Day at the Museum of the United States Air Force
As my summer staycation continues, I enjoyed a day at the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. At over three hours from home, this was a longer day trip than I normally do. But with … Continue reading
Messerschmitt Me 262A-1a
This is another of those iconic aircraft. The Me 262 was the first operational jet fighter in the world. It was a design of great, if ultimately unrealized potential. Let’s look at one of the revolutionary aircraft of World War … Continue reading
A Day at The Henry Ford
Well, the Museum anyway…. “The Henry Ford” is several linked attractions, the Museum and Greenfield Village being the biggest, and located right next to each other. But today, was all about the Museum for me. So let me share … Continue reading
1942 Ford Sedan
Ford had just introduced an all new car in 1941. It was considered very modern and state of the art. Only a few tweaks were done for the 1942 model year. But the coming of war in December of 1941 … Continue reading
Plane Dave 