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Category Archives: Fighter
Focke-Wulf Fw 190A-6
1943 was the pinnacle of German air defense. A brief period where the Luftwaffe owned the skies, and Allied bombers entered it only at extreme peril. Let’s take a look at one colorful combatant from the period of German domination.
North American P-51D Mustang
Let’s take another look at the ubiquitous symbol of 8th Fighter Command’s domination, as flown by a successful and interesting pilot.
Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib
This big fighter was best known as a ground attack aircraft with the 2nd Tactical Air Force, the scourge of German tanks, and trucks, tents, guys on motorcycles… But the Typhoon started as a high altitude fighter. Let’s take a … Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIe
A different look appeared for the last Merlin Engined Spitfire produced during the War. Let’s take a brief look at the end of the line.
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Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Curtiss Tomahawk Mk IIb
Here’s a type we all know well. Right? Let’s take a look at a familiar type, that gets more than a little confusing in knowing where it actually fits into the grand scheme of things!
Messerschmitt Bf 110C
The first major production of Messerschmitt’s famous “Zerstorer” was in extensive use from the start of the War. Let’s look at an example that fell, along with the type’s reputation, during the Battle of Britain.
Mitsubishi A6M3a Model 22 Zero
The greater Solomons Campaign extended from the final securing of Guadalcanal in February 1943 until the major Japanese base at Rabaul was isolated and reduced to impotence in early 1944. Arguably even longer, fighting continued on several of the islands … Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk XVIe
The final Merlin-engined Mark of Supermarine’s famous product entered service in October 1944 and remained in service until well into the post-War period. Let’s look at a late War Spitfire.
Vought F4U-1a Corsair
I imagine this type needs little introduction. Let’s take a look at a Corsair flown by the type’s most famous pilot.
Lockheed P-38J Lightning
Perhaps the single most famous P-38 of all time. Let’s take a look at a Lightning flown by the top US ace of all time.
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