Aircraft Naming and Designations
For the second post in this series let’s take a look at the designating and naming systems used by the United States. I know this sounds dry, but I find it fascinating and I hope you readers aren’t completely bored by this!
Like Japan, The Army Air Force and Navy (and Marine Corps) used completely different systems. Continue reading
This big fighter is generally considered third best of the Army Air Force fighters in World War II. No doubt it is very distinctive, and has a pretty high “cool” factor!
After the jump, Lockheed’s deadly twin. Continue reading
Air Raid Pearl Harbor…
This is easily the best known example of this important Japanese bomber. On December 7, 1941, Commander Mitsuo Fuchida flew this plane as commander of the Pearl Harbor attack force.
After the jump, a look at the lead plane of the major event. Continue reading
This may be the most recognizable car ever made. Maybe only the Jeep can compete? It saw limited production during the war years.
After the jump, a true classic. Continue reading
4th Fighter Group
The 4th Fighter Group would be one of the top US fighter groups in the war against Germany. Early models of the Thunderbolt were among the first weapons they flew.
After the jump, a look at this group and one of their Thunderbolts. Continue reading
This stubby little fighter was state of the art in the early 1930s. It continued in use until well into World War II, when it was clearly past its prime.
After the jump, an extremely prolific Soviet fighter.
Another of the very well known super heavy units deployed by the Germans late in WWII. The King Tiger was huge, and could dominate a battlefield like no other tank.
After the jump, we’ll discuss this terror. Continue reading
When is a Mustang not a Mustang? When its an A-36 dive bomber!*
This certainly seems like an odd “what were they thinking?” sort of scenario. But after the jump, we’ll look at a clever improvisation that may have saved the Mustang program. Continue reading
A nice looking little fighter, that could have been among the world’s best and most important types summer of 1940.
But it was just too late. After the jump, one of the near great stories of World War II. Continue reading
I know, I know. You all are tired of seeing war birds and tanks. And you’re asking “when will Dave do something really cool like a fuel truck?”
Well the day has come. After the jump, something really exciting.
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