The Me163 was the fastest production aircraft of World War II. It’s rocket engine, swept wing, and tailless design were all revolutionary. In fact, it is the only rocket powered aircraft to ever enter series production.
Yet it’s impact on history is more folklore than anything substantive. After the jump, a look at a very advanced fighter concept. Continue reading
Like other countries. Britain turned its domestic auto industry to making military vehicles during the war years.
After the jump, a brief look at a very basic utility vehicle. Continue reading
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 the types that had to make do, until a much needed replacement was available. Continue reading
When Germany attacked Russia in June of 1941, the Soviets had just begun a massive modernization program.
One of the “new” designs entering service was a high altitude interceptor. After the jump, a look at the MiG-3. Continue reading
The Germans had an amazing proliferation of armored vehicles during the course of the war. Some of them, were actually built in large quantities.
After the jump, a very common AFV. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Some vehicles just scream “functional”.
And that seems to sum up the Kubelwagen quite nicely. After the jump, a brief look at an Axis workhorse. Continue reading
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 of the war was the stubborn defense of Wake Island.
After the jump, one of the defenders of that tiny atoll. Continue reading
Indigenous Japanese engines were mostly radials, round engines. But shortly before the war started, the Japanese Army decided it needed a fighter more like the European types. The Spitfire and Bf109 were making news, so the Imperial Army knew it needed something comparable.
After the jump, a look at Japan’s sleek “Tony”. Continue reading
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