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Tag Archives: World War II
Vought F4U-1 Corsair
The air war in the Pacific was one of bloody attrition through the first year of the war. But early in 1943 a new generation of high performance fighters were deployed by the Allies against Japan. This meant kill ratios … Continue reading
Savoia Marchetti SM.79-II
There’s a persistent myth about Italy not fielding any effective aircraft in World War II. But that really isn’t true on any level. After the jump, a quick look at a very capable torpedo bomber that sank many British warships during the … Continue reading
Panzer V Panther Ausf G
Arguably the best Armored Fighting Vehicle of World War II, the Panther was a response to effective Soviet armor and would prove a serious challenge for any opponent. After the jump, a German medium tank.
Gloster Meteor Mk I
The Germans weren’t the only ones exploring new jet technology during World War II. Great Britain was also striving to put a turbo-jet aircraft in to service. After the jump, a look at another jet that saw combat, yet is … Continue reading
Fiesler Fi-103 (V1)
One of Germany’s famous terror weapons, the V1 was the first cruise missile employed en masse. After the jump, a brief look at this weapon.
Polikarpov I-16 Type 10
Japan and China went to war in 1937. Sometimes known as the Second Sino-Japanese War, this blurred into War War II in 1939, and even more so in 1941. It didn’t end until the atomic bombing of 1945. After the … Continue reading
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Tagged Aircraft Models, Scale Models, World War II
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What’s in a Name – Germany
The German Luftwaffe’s aircraft designation system was one of the simplist employed during the war years After the jump, what will surely be my shortest article yet in this series!
Republic P-47D Thunderbolt
Republic’s big Thunderbolt was best known for its ground attack and close support work. So after the jump, a colorful example from the 9th Air Force.
M8 Greyhound
This light armored car saw extensive use across Europe in World War II, mainly with reconnaissance and cavalry units. After the jump, a brief look at the M8 Greyhound.
Nakajima A6M2-N Rufe
One of the more dangerous float planes ever built (!), the Rufe was Japan’s solution to having far flung bases on tiny islands. After the jump, a look at the float Zero.
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