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Second half of 1942: what fighter for VVS?
Book I was reading is "Combat Aircraft" by Bill Gunston so I guess he must be wrong about service production. "Kursk" by Christer Bergstrom states that the LA-5FN was introduced prior to and in operation during Zitadelle although I cannot find any VVS unit which were equipped with this aircraft... -
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Second half of 1942: what fighter for VVS?
Book I have states service production for LA-5FN was from late 1942. Yak-1M first flight Spring 1942 service delivery I do not know, Yak-3 first flight Spring 1943, service delivery approx July 1943. I really meant the first part of the conflict with the VVS fighting with inferior aircraft was... -
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Second half of 1942: what fighter for VVS?
La-5 for me especially the La-5FN which I believe entered service late 1942. Yak-1 was not really competitive until the Yak-1M, VK-105PF engine, was produced followed by the Yak-3 which was a superb aircraft. Both aircraft were produced in large quantities but of course the VVS were somewhat... -
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Paint Conversion Chart
Many Thanks! That will be very helpful.- Words: 7
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Basic Guide to Brush Painting.
Just what I needed. Many Thanks.- Words: 6
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- Forum: Painting Questions, Tutorials and Guidebooks