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No. 43 Squadron in Tangmere had converted from Hawker Furies to Hawker Hurricanes in early 1939.
No.43 Squadron spent the early months of the Second World War flying defensive patrols in the north of England and Scotland. On 3 February [...]
I find the early versions of well-known fighters inspiring. With two-blade propellers, shifting configurations, flimsy canopies, unusual markings, camouflage experiments, what’s not to like for a modeler? Add a few twists and turns of [...]
Introduced in 1941, the rugged and versatile Fw 190A became known as the ‘workhorse’ of the Luftwaffe. Yet, its prominence coincided with the progressing decline of the Luftwaffe’s fighter arm from 1942 to 1945—a trend that became [...]
The Fiat CR.42 Falco holds a unique place in aviation history as World War II's ultimate biplane fighter. Quite possibly, it was also the best biplane fighter aircraft ever produced.
Its designer was Celestino Rosatelli, who had a history [...]
Entering service with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) in 1917, the S.E.5a quickly proved to be one of the most effective fighters of the war. It was initially powered by a 200 hp Hispano-Suiza engine, which was later replaced by the Wolseley [...]
Early last week a friend of mine texted and asked if I could fit in a noseart project before the 4th of October. The American Heritage Museum in Stow Mass. had recently taken delivery of its newly restored Hawker Hurricane Mk. XII RCAF [...]
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the most rugged and heavily armed fighter-bombers of World War II. Although it was primarily used by the United States Army Air Forces, the Royal Air Force also operated the aircraft, particularly [...]
The Bell P-39 Airacobra was intended to be one of the principal fighters of the United States Army Air Corps in the early 1940s. As with many of Bell's designs, it featured a highly innovative layout, unlike any other fighter of its era, [...]
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Descended from the plans of Dr. Alexander Lippisch, the Convair F-102 Delta Dagger was an American interceptor aircraft that was built as part of the backbone of the United States Air Force's air defenses in the late 1950s. [...]
The Me 163 has been a part of the exhibition at Gatow Luftwaffenmuseum for years, but it used to be exhibited in a separate room.
Now, it’s hanging from the ceiling which creates a much more dramatic effect.
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