Tag Archives: World War II

Kyushu J7W Shinden

A late war prototype, the J7W was an interesting project designed to combat American B-29 formations. After the jump, a look at where the Japanese could have gone if the war lasted a little longer.

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SdKfz 2 Kettenkraftrad

This small tractor was first made for airborne divisions. It is air transportable and meant as an all-terrain light artillery tug. It quickly found roles with other types of units in a variety of light tractor functions.

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Bristol Beaufighter Mk If

The Bristol Beaufighter may have been the first design meant to be a night fighter from the very start. It entered service in early 1941 to combat the Luftwaffe’s night time blitz of English cities. After the jump, a brief … Continue reading

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North American P-51B Mustang

By the end of World War II the Mustang was being used in every theater of operations by the Army Air Force. After the jump, a look at a China based P-51B.

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Aichi D3A1 Val

The main Japanese Dive Bomber at the start of World War II, the Aichi D3A was a key part of the terrifyingly effective Japanese carrier force. After the jump, a look at this very important aircraft.

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Nakajima Ki-115 Tsurugi

A small single engine, one man airplane.  This was first discovered by the allies after the Japanese surrender, the type was found in scattered hiding places around the Japanese Islands. What was this airplane that never received an Allied code … Continue reading

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Messerschmitt Bf109G-6

Erich Hartmann The top fighter aces of all time are German.  One statistic makes this clear; Germany has over 100 aces with over 100 kills.  No other country has any aces with over 100 kills.  And Erich Hartmann is at the very … Continue reading

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North American SNJ-4 Texan

One of the best known and prolific military trainers in history is the North American Texan. After the jump, a brief look at a US Navy version.

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Hawker Typhoon Mk Ib

Maybe not quite as well known as some types, the Hawker Typhoon was a fast and powerful machine that became best known for close support work. After the jump, a fighter best at working down low!

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Messerschmitt Bf110G-2

The Bf110 is perhaps best known as a disappointment from the early part of the war.  But it proved to be capable in many roles, especially in the final “Gustav” variant. After the jump, a look at the Bf110 as a … Continue reading

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