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Tag Archives: World War II
1941 Model 1.5 ton Military Truck
If that title/name is frustratingly vague for you, I’ve got a fun story for this one. I have to start by saying I’m not really in to trucks, but I do like building and having a variety of vehicles and … Continue reading
Northrop P-61A Black Widow
Nose Art Personal Markings appeared on aircraft of every nationality. They ranged from colorful stripes or accent marks, to lurid creations covering most of an air frame. The most typically American way of personalizing aircraft was nose art. There are … Continue reading
Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb
The Spitfire is easily the most famous British aircraft of World War II, and really one of the most iconic aircraft of the entire war. After the jump, we’ll take brief look at the development of this type.
V2 Rocket (A4)
“Should Britain fail, then the the entire world would sink into the abyss of a new dark age made more sinister …by the lights of perverted science.” ~ Winston Churchill Germany was clearly the most advanced nation on … Continue reading
Martin B-26C Marauder
The Widowmaker The Martin B-26 Marauder had one of the most completely mixed reputations of any World War II aircraft. After a very poor start, it would finish the war with the lowest loss per mission rate of any allied … Continue reading
Willys MB Jeep
This is perhaps the most iconic American vehicle of all time. The light, 4 x 4 vehicle could travel highway speeds or bounce cross country quite easily. Well known for ruggedness and reliability, the Willys Jeep served a wide variety … Continue reading
Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat
John Thach and His Weave Early in the Pacific War allied air forces were badly outmatched by the Japanese. The Japanese Army and Navy were highly selective and trained to an excruciatingly high standard. Plus, they’d been at war with … Continue reading
Yakovlev Yak-1
Lylia Litvyak The Soviet Union was the only major combatant to employ women in front line combat positions in World War II. Perhaps the most famous example is Lt Litvyak. After the jump, I’ll look at this famous pilot and … Continue reading
Republic P-47M Thunderbolt
I always love the 56th Fighter Group. They were the most successful Fighter Group of the 8th Air Force in air to air combat, and they were the only Fighter Group that hadn’t converted to Mustangs by war’s end; they … Continue reading
Mitsubishi A6M5c Model 52 Zero-Sen
The Zero was certainly the most famous Japanese aircraft of World War II. The late, Model 52c Zero was much improved over the version used at the start of the war. But it couldn’t compete with more completely modern types … Continue reading
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