Category Archives: Bomber – Naval

Vought SB2U-3 Vindicator

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

This dive bomber was one of the first generation monoplanes in Navy service and was thoroughly obsolete at the outbreak of World War II in the Pacific.  Yet a small number served in Marine squadrons until the Battle of Midway. … Continue reading →

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Aichi M6A

Posted on March 22, 2016 by

This sleek looking float-plane just missed combat in World War II and was part of a unique operation. After the jump, a look at a particularly intriguing “what if”.

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Douglass SBD-3 Dauntless

Posted on October 12, 2015 by

In November of 1942 US and British forces invaded Vichy French held areas of North Africa to trap Italian and German forces. After the jump, a brief look at this early amphibious operation and one aircraft that provided support.

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Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver

Posted on June 28, 2015 by

A troubled design that did ultimately prove effective, the Curtiss Helldiver was the last dedicated Dive Bomber to see service with the US Navy. Join me for a brief look at an interesting bit of naval history.

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Aichi D3A1 Val

Posted on February 20, 2015 by

The main Japanese Dive Bomber at the start of World War II, the Aichi D3A was a key part of the terrifyingly effective Japanese carrier force. After the jump, a look at this very important aircraft.

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Savoia Marchetti SM.79-II

Posted on January 13, 2015 by

There’s a persistent myth about Italy not fielding any effective aircraft in World War II. But that really isn’t true on any level. After the jump, a quick look at a very capable torpedo bomber that sank many British warships during the … Continue reading →

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Fairey Swordfish Mk I

Posted on November 30, 2014 by

Looking like a relic from the previous war, the Fairey Swordfish proved to be a good weapon for a variety of missions.  It served from the first day of World War II to the last and outlasted its replacement. After … Continue reading →

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