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Category Archives: Fighter
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Fighters all over England, even from the strategic Eighth Air Force were prepared to do close support work for the period just before, during and after D-Day. Join me for a look at one such escort fighter all dressed up … Continue reading
Dewoitine D.520
Among the less well known, and more outrageously marked air forces of World War II was that of Vichy France. After the jump, I’ll take a brief look the role played by this combatant.
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
North American P-51D Mustang
John C Meyer The Mustang was flown by many famous aces, including Major John C. Meyer. After the jump, a look at one of his mounts.
Heinkel He162A-2 Salamander
The German aviation industry was very advanced. But they were also desperate. So late in World War Two they pushed a number of desperation projects aggressively. After the jump, I’ll take a quick look at an attempt at something revolutionary… … Continue reading
Bell P-39Q Airacobra
The P-39 Airacobra soldiered on in US service into 1943, long after it was obvious it wasn’t the best fighter for most jobs. But it took time to get newer types into service. After the jump, let’s look at a … Continue reading
Nakajima Ki-44 Tojo
Another atypical Japanese fighter, designed in direct response to how the Japanese saw international trends in aerial combat. After the jump, a Japanese interceptor.
Grumman (General Motors) FM-2 Wildcat
The Wildcat will always be best known for its role in the epic battles of 1942; from Coral Sea to Midway to Guadalcanal. But this type actually remained in production until 1944! After the jump, a brief look at a … Continue reading
Messerschmitt Me410B-1
The final expression of the heavy fighter concept, the Me410 both proved the strength of the concept and demonstrated its ultimate weakness. After the jump a look a plane that was both deadly and vulnerable.
North American P-51A Mustang
The early variants of North American’s famous fighter saw limited production. But some of these early Mustangs did see success. Join me for a look at one such example from a lesser known theater.
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