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Category Archives: USA
Grumman F3F-1
As World War II started in Europe, the United States Navy had not yet started to seriously modernize. After the jump, a look at a last generation bi-plane.
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.
M8 Greyhound
This light armored car saw extensive use across Europe in World War II, mainly with reconnaissance and cavalry units. After the jump, a brief look at the M8 Greyhound.
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
Douglass TBD-1 Devastator
When the Devastator was introduced in 1937 it was the most modern torpedo Bomber in the world. But by the time World War Two broke out it was due for replacement. After the jump, a brief look at one of … Continue reading
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.
Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat
Wake Island Japan started the Pacific War with an explosive campaign of conquest and attack from Malaysia to Pearl Harbor. For the allies, it was almost entirely bad news. One of the few bright spots in those first few months … Continue reading
North American Mustang Mk IV
The British Commonwealth provided the first Mustang orders to North American, and they continued to use the type to the end of the war. But we normally see the late model Mustangs in US Markings. After the jump, a brief … Continue reading
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Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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