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 made it difficult to deploy forward until infrastructure was well developed.
After the jump, join me a look at one of the first P-38s assigned to a war zone. Continue reading
I’ve just finished the second book of Ian Toll’s massive new history of the Pacific War. This epic combines the best of historic research and readable narrative.
Join me for a brief look at will surely be one of the most important complete histories of this theater. Continue reading
One of the ubiquitous aircraft types of World War II, the Il-2 Sturmovik was used in mass formations over the eastern front to wreak havoc on German armor.
Let’s take a brief look at this key close support type. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
This is a lesser known aircraft from a lesser known bomb group. But the 417th Bomb Group fought a hard war, in a tough environment, at the end of a long supply chain.
After the jump, a look at this Pacific warrior. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
This is a bit off topic!
After the jump, I’ll share a look at an Air Force Attack type that dates from the 1960s. Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
From 1941 through early 1943 epic tank battles raged across North Africa.
Join me for a brief look at a British tank from late in that campaign.
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. Continue reading
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