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Lockheed P-38E Lightning
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 … Continue reading
Pacific War Trilogy by Ian W. Toll
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 … Continue reading
Ilyusin Il-2m3 Sturmovik
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.
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Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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Hawker Hurricane Mk IIb trop
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.
Douglass A-20G Havoc
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 … Continue reading
Messerschmitt Me262A-1a
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.
North American P-51B Mustang
Malcolm Hood 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.
Crusader Mk III Tank
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.
Polikarpov I-16 Type 17
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.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXc
Supermarine’s famous Spitfire served from the first day of World War II to the last. The Mk IX was an expedient introduced in mid-1942 that would become the major type for the last half of the war. After the jump, … Continue reading
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