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Category Archives: Britain
Humber Armoured Car Mark IV
This ubiquitous vehicle accompanied the British Army everywhere from 1941 to the end of World War II. Let’s take a look at another of the important but often overlooked pieces of Wartime hardware.
Hawker Hurricane Mk IId
A reasonably successful effort to bring anti-tank capability to the Desert Air Force. Let’s take a look at a late model Hurricane.
Bristol Blenheim Mk I
This brand new, state-of-the-art-the-art fast bomber made quite the splash in 1937. By the time War came it didn’t seem so blazing fast, but it still capable when well supported. Let’s take a look at one of those weapons that … Continue reading
Sherman IC Firefly
The most effective version of Sherman against German heavy armor was a British modification. Let’s take a look at the Firefly.
Albion AM463
Its time once again for a look at the scintillating world of airport service vehicles. Let’s take a look at an early-War fuel truck that served a critical need at a desperate time.
Supermarine Spitfire PR Mk XIX
Supermarine’s famous Spitfire is best known as a fighter, yet from early in the War it also served as a reconnaissance platform. So let’s look at a late War example of a photo-recon bird.
Crusader Anti-Aircraft Mk III
Improving protection from air attack for armored formations proved to be a major concern for every combatant during World War II. Let’s look at a British response to that concern.
de Havilland Mosquito B Mk.IV
A famous and well regarded type both during the War and after, the Mosquito filled a wide variety of roles. Let’s take a look at a pure bomber variant.
Posted in Bomber - Strategic, Britain
Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Daimler Dingo Mk II
Every combatant had some light vehicles designed with speed and communications as their function. Let’s take a look at a common sight everywhere British and Commonwealth forces fought from Sitzkrieg to VJ Day and beyond.
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.
Plane Dave 