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Tag Archives: World War II
Bell XP-59A Airacomet
The end of World War Two was the dawn of the jet age. Every major nation was working on these next generation aircraft. After the jump, a look at the United States first attempt at a jet fighter.
Supermarine Spitfire Mk I
Back to the truly iconic types of World War II. Let’s see what can be said about an early war Spitfire…
Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver
A troubled design that did ultimately prove effective, the Curtiss Helldiver was the last dedicated Dive Bomber to see service with the US Navy. Join me for a brief look at an interesting bit of naval history.
Henschel Hs129B-2
As the war in the East unfolded, the Luftwaffe found the need for more specialized, and more capable ground attack aircraft. Especially as the Stuka was proving more vulnerable to Soviet fighters. After the jump, a look at a mid-war … Continue reading
Type 95 Kurogane 4 x 4
After the jump, a look at a basic Japanese staff vehicle.
Nakajima Ki-84-I Frank
This late war Japanese fighter was a match for late war allied types. After the jump, a look at a very dangerous Japanese Army Fighter.
Curtiss P-40E Warhawk
The P-40 carried a wide range of colorful unit markings, and the gaping radiator intake under the nose translated into many of them being mouth or head themed designs. After the jump, a look at the lesser known Flying Tigers.
Lavochkin La-7
One of the very best Soviet fighters of the war, the La-7 was the last and best of a series of wartime designs from Lavochkin. After the jump, a look at one of the War’s great fighters.
Attack on Pearl Harbor by Alan D. Zimm
So much has been written about Pearl Harbor, its easily one of the most docummented events of the Second World War. A couple years back Alan Zimm wrote this book to provide a statistical and analytical look at the attack, … Continue reading
North American P-51D Mustang
Paper Tanks! World War II was a total investment for all of the major players. That meant industry and resources deployed beyond 100%. That also meant innovation and creativity on an epic scale. This week a look at one such … Continue reading
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