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Category Archives: Fighter
Grumman (General Motors) FM-1 Wildcat
The Wildcat will always be best known for its role in the epic carrier battles of 1942 against the Japanese. But the type served in a number of other roles too. After the jump, let’s look at an Atlantic Wildcat.
Lockheed P-38E Lightning
The P-38 Lightning was the best American Fighter in the early part of 1943. With high speed and long range it could be very effective when used by pilots well familiar with its capabilities. But its complexity and maintenance needs … Continue reading
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.
Messerschmitt Me262A-1a
The Me262 was the only jet that approached wide spread service during World War II. After the jump, a brief look at this pioneering jet.
North American P-51B Mustang
Malcolm Hood One minor complaint with the early Mustangs was poor visibility to the rear. This was not an uncommon problem with fighters of the era. After the jump, a look at one attempt to fix this problem.
Polikarpov I-16 Type 17
The I-16 had been mostly successful in the Spanish Civil War. But among its noted deficiencies was heavy firepower for close support work. Join me for a brief look at an I-16 type designed for ground pounding.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc
Supermarine’s famous Spitfire served from the first day of World War II to the last. The Mk IX was an expedient introduced in mid-1942 that would become the major type for the last half of the war. After the jump, … Continue reading
Messerschmitt Bf109D-1
The most common images of Germany’s famous Messerschmitt fighter are of the well refined “E” or “G” models during World War II. But earlier versions of the fighter saw combat too, and the decision to use the type fighting for … Continue reading
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Curtiss P-36A
Phil Rasmussen A small number of American pilots got into the air over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After the jump, a brief look at one who got airborne on that extraordinary day.
Mitsubishi A6M3 Model 32 Hamp
The least successful variant of the Zero, the Hamp also may have had one of the most confusing designations! After the jump, a look at the first major upgrade of Mitsubishi’s legendary fighter.
Plane Dave 