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Curtiss-Wright SNC-1 Falcon
Another lesser known type, the SNC was one of a number of modern types produced in the early 1940s as technology was changing rapidly and the need for this new tech was extremely high with the World exploding into War.
Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a
Its pretty immediately obvious this is a two seat version of the well known Me 262 fighter. Let’s take a quick look at how it came to be and how it was used.
Curtiss-Wright AT-9 Jeep
No doubt a lesser known type. Let’s look at a multi-engine advanced trainer.
Mitsubishi A6M2-K Zero
This twist on the Zero hadn’t initially been planned for, but there proved to be a big need to fill. Let’s take a look at a 2-seat Zero.
North American AT-6A Texan
Certainly one of the best known Advanced Trainers of the War. Let’s take a quick look at a common sight at a stateside AAF base.
Dornier Do 335A-12 Anteater
The end of the War led to a lot of exciting acquisitions and a lot of flight tests. Let’s look at a pretty outrageous German plane with an unlikely user.
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Grumman F3F-2
The US Navy pushed through a last generation of “modern” biplane fighters when most other air arms were switching to monoplanes. Let’s take a look at the ultimate expression of a passing era.
Polikarpov U-2
Looking like a relic from the previous War, this trainer found widespread use in the Soviet air force from before to after World War II. Let’s look at a type that seemed lost in time yet provided valuable service.
Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Kaydet
Among the important, War winning hardware we rarely consider are the all important trainers. So let’s take a look at a well known Primary Trainer.
North American SNJ-4 Texan
One of the best known and prolific military trainers in history is the North American Texan. After the jump, a brief look at a US Navy version.
Plane Dave 