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Category Archives: USA
Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
The Grumman Hellcat was the most successful Naval fighter of World War II. This really isn’t even close. Yet ironically it seems to be less well known than other late war US types. So let’s take a look at an … Continue reading
Vought F4U-1d Corsair
Another of the best known aircraft of World War II, the Corsair was a powerful and effective fighter, used mostly by the US Marine Corps. So let’s take a look at this American Fighter.
M4 Sherman
The M4 Sherman is one of the most immediately recognizable symbols of American power and industry in World War II. And yet it is also one of the most controversial. Let’s take a brief look at this American tank.
Bell P-400 Airacobra
The very stylish, but underachieving Airacobra was the second most numerous American fighter at the start of the war. Let’s look at what was right, and what was wrong with the little Bell.
Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress
This is another of those immediately recognizable types. The Flying Fortress is most famous for flying daylight strategic missions against Germany. After the jump, a look at an American Heavy.
1942 Ford Sedan
Ford had just introduced an all new car in 1941. It was considered very modern and state of the art. Only a few tweaks were done for the 1942 model year. But the coming of war in December of 1941 … Continue reading
Grumman (General Motors) TBM-1c Avenger
From late 1942 to the end of the War, Grumman’s Avenger was the main strike aircraft used by US aircraft carriers. After the jump, a brief look at this important type.
North American P-51D Mustang
Easily the best known American fighter of the War, the Mustang was a capable, long-range escort fighter. And the “D” model is the best known variant of this well known aircraft. Let’s look at a colorful example from the 8th … Continue reading
Curtiss P-40N Warhawk
The Warhawk was the best American fighter at the start of World War II. It was generally inferior to the best fighters of other nations, yet it served its users well and maintained a positive kill ratio until it was … Continue reading
Northrop P-61A Black Widow
Nose Art Personal Markings appeared on aircraft of every nationality. They ranged from colorful stripes or accent marks, to lurid creations covering most of an air frame. The most typically American way of personalizing aircraft was nose art. There are … Continue reading
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