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Category Archives: Britain
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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Churchill Mk VII Crocodile
The heaviest tank used by the western Allies, the Churchill Infantry Tank proved very useful in spite of some notable deficiencies. Let’s take a quick look at an important part of the British arsenal.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIIIc
The third most produced Mark of the famous Spitfire, the Mk VIII served exclusively outside of Great Britain. That mainly means Mediterranean , Pacific and CBI. Let’s take a look at the late Merlin powered type.
Messershmitt Bf 109E-3
Somewhere in Ohio, 1942. Actually that’s Wright Field near Dayton.Let’s take a look at a well travelled Messerschmitt.
Posted in Britain, Fighter, France, Germany, USA
Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Curtiss Mohawk Mk IV
The Curtiss Hawk 75 had been a popular export product in the years just before the start of World War II. Let’s take a look at one that flew for the RAF.
Consolidated Catalina Mk I
One of the better known types that wasn’t a fighter or bomber; the Catalina served the US, Britain and other Allies throughout World War II. Let’s take a look at one in service before the War had even started for … Continue reading
Gloster Gladiator Mk I
At the start of World War II every combatant still had hardware that looked like leftovers from the previous era. But some of those weapons were very effective in the right hands. Let’s look at a British plane and a … Continue reading
Bedford MWD
Time for another look at a workhorse vehicle, a “general duty” truck from the British Bedford brand. This will be a quick look.
Boulton Paul Defiant Mk I
An example of a less than fully successful concept, the Defiant was one of the first generation of fighters that Great Britain had on entering World War II. Let’s look an interesting idea that never fulfilled its promise.
Plane Dave 