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Category Archives: Fighter
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
Polikarpov I-16 Type 10
Japan and China went to war in 1937. Sometimes known as the Second Sino-Japanese War, this blurred into War War II in 1939, and even more so in 1941. It didn’t end until the atomic bombing of 1945. After the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Republic’s big Thunderbolt was best known for its ground attack and close support work. So after the jump, a colorful example from the 9th Air Force.
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
One of the more dangerous float planes ever built (!), the Rufe was Japan’s solution to having far flung bases on tiny islands. After the jump, a look at the float Zero.
Grumman XF5F-1 Skyrocket
The Grumman Skyrocket is a radical looking twin with significant pros and cons as a potential fighter. In the years before World War II it was one of the more interesting designs considered in a rapidly expanding and modernizing fleet. … Continue reading
North American P-51B Mustang
The first Merlin engined version of North American’s supurb fighter, The “B” model of the Mustang would provide a shock to German leadership and garuntee the effectiveness of the American Strategic Bombing offensive. After the jump, a look at an … Continue reading
Messerschmitt Me163B-1 Komet
The Me163 was the fastest production aircraft of World War II. It’s rocket engine, swept wing, and tailless design were all revolutionary. In fact, it is the only rocket powered aircraft to ever enter series production. Yet it’s impact on history is … Continue reading
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3
When Germany attacked Russia in June of 1941, the Soviets had just begun a massive modernization program. One of the “new” designs entering service was a high altitude interceptor. After the jump, a look at the MiG-3.
Curtiss Hawk 75N
Some types are familiar to us, almost. One such “almost” could be the export versions of the Hawk 75, a type the US Army Air Force called “P-36”. After the jump, a look at a more obscure fighter.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb Trop
The Spitfire saw service with a variety of users. But this major wartime user may surprise some readers. Who would put stars on a Spitfire? After the jump, an American Spit.
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