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Category Archives: Fighter
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
The Wildcat would be the US Navy’s best front-line fighter from the start of the War until early 1943. Let’s take a quick look at an example from the first Allied offensive in the Pacific.
Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
Obviously a favorite type of mine, this time we’ll look mostly at origins and early use. Join me for a quick look at the first production model of the well known naval fighter.
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
Grumman F3F-2
Grumman’s little F3F was the US Navy’s front-line fighter into 1940. Let’s take a look at one that served abord the Navy’s most famous aircraft carrier.
North American P-51A Mustang
Time for another quick look at that most famous of American Fighters, the Mustang
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.
Republic P-47N Thunderbolt
The P-47N is the final production version of the most produced piston engine fighter in US history. Let’s take a look at a late War ‘Bolt.
Macchi MC.200 Seatta
Just entering use from the start of the War, the MC.200 was Italy’s most modern fighter at the time. Let’s take a look at another first generation monoplane.
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.
Avia B-534 IV Series
Obviously a product of an earlier era. This plane was well into obsolescence when the Second World War broke out, yet it served almost to the end. Let’s take a quick look at a minor type, that is symbol of … Continue reading
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