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Category Archives: Britain
Westland Whirlwind Mk II
The Westland Whirlwind may be a type many aircraft and World War II enthusiasts are “familiar” with, but few of us know much about it. I’d put myself in that category, really until I worked on this model. Let’s take … Continue reading
Fairey Fulmar Mk I
Definitely a lesser known type, yet the Fairey Fulmar was in fairly wide service in the early to mid years of the War. Let’s take a quick look.
Grumman Hellcat Mk II
The Hellcat was well regarded for carrier service during the War. Let’s look at an example that flew for the Royal Navy.
Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib
This big fighter was best known as a ground attack aircraft with the 2nd Tactical Air Force, the scourge of German tanks, and trucks, tents, guys on motorcycles… But the Typhoon started as a high altitude fighter. Let’s take a … Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIe
A different look appeared for the last Merlin Engined Spitfire produced during the War. Let’s take a brief look at the end of the line.
Posted in Britain, Fighter, New Zealand
Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Curtiss Tomahawk Mk IIb
Here’s a type we all know well. Right? Let’s take a look at a familiar type, that gets more than a little confusing in knowing where it actually fits into the grand scheme of things!
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIe
The final Merlin-engined Mark of Supermarine’s famous product entered service in October 1944 and remained in service until well into the post-War period. Let’s look at a late War Spitfire.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIb
A clear problem with early War British fighters was a lack of heavy firepower. Let’s take a look at the first production model to overcome that shortfall.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IIa
The first American ace of World War II scored his fifth kill before his homeland was even in the War. Let’s take a look at a significant, if lesser known accomplishment.
Avro Lancaster B Mk I
The Lancaster is another of the great, iconic aircraft of World War II. Also the last of the major Allied “heavies” that I haven’t featured yet at this site. Let’s take a look at this very important British bomber.
Posted in Bomber - Strategic, Britain
Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Plane Dave 