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Category Archives: USA
Grumman Hellcat Mk II
The Hellcat was well regarded for carrier service during the War. Let’s look at an example that flew for the Royal Navy.
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.
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.
Douglass SBD-3 Dauntless
The US Navy’s famous workhorse of the early War period was just entering service as a combat ready type the summer before the US got into the War. Let’s take a look at one from the transition period just before … Continue reading
M20 Armored Utility Vehicle
This light armored vehicle was in broad use with US and allied forces from the middle of 1943 to the end of the War. Let’s look at a common, and often unrecognized vehicle.
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!
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.
North American P-51C Mustang
Another look at a combatant from the least known of the major theaters of operation. Let’s take a look at a successful CBI pilot and aircraft.
Republic P-43A Lancer
Among the less known types of the USAAF in World War II. Let’s take a look at an aircraft that was important as a development, if not for actual combat.
Plane Dave 