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Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb trop
Another desert warrior. For a significant period of time the Hurricane was THE key British fighter serving in North Africa until sufficient Spitfires arrived in theater. Join me a brief look at a Hurricane that served during that transition period.
Crusader Mk III Tank
From 1941 through early 1943 epic tank battles raged across North Africa. Join me for a brief look at a British tank from late in that campaign.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc
Supermarine’s famous Spitfire served from the first day of World War II to the last. The Mk IX was an expedient introduced in mid-1942 that would become the major type for the last half of the war. After the jump, … Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII
Ooops… Every modeler has built the kit that fought them every step of the way. But in the end, if you get the replica you wanted, its all good. But sometimes the problems go deeper than a tricky kit. What … Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
Back to the truly iconic types of World War II. Let’s see what can be said about an early war Spitfire…
Hawker Hurricane Mk IIc
The Hurricane was most famous for its role in the Battle of Britain. But the type would continue to be improved for later service. After the jump, a brief look at a later model Hurricane.
What’s in a Name – Great Britain
“It’s the sort of bloody silly name they would give it…” RJ Mitchell, head designer of the Spitfire Uniquely among the wartime powers Great Britain used names as the primary designation for all production aircraft. Let’s take a brief look at … Continue reading
Bristol Beaufighter Mk If
The Bristol Beaufighter may have been the first design meant to be a night fighter from the very start. It entered service in early 1941 to combat the Luftwaffe’s night time blitz of English cities. After the jump, a brief … Continue reading
Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib
Maybe not quite as well known as some types, the Hawker Typhoon was a fast and powerful machine that became best known for close support work. After the jump, a fighter best at working down low!
Gloster Meteor Mk I
The Germans weren’t the only ones exploring new jet technology during World War II. Great Britain was also striving to put a turbo-jet aircraft in to service. After the jump, a look at another jet that saw combat, yet is … Continue reading
