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  1. Vincenzo

    When became operational the first squadron with Halifax II, Wellington III...

    For our RAF experts When became operational the first squadron with Halifax II, Wellington III, Wellington IV, Hudson VI, Beaufort II, Liberator II? If can help i've the first squadron that get its Halifax II No.138 August '41 Wellington III No.9 July '41 Wellington IV Nos 300, 301, 458 August...
  2. Clave

    Hawker Hind

    The Hawker Hind light bomber entered service with the RAF in 1935. It was an improved version of the earlier Hawker Hart and featured the cut down rear cockpit developed for the Demon. The Hind was used by 20 bomber squadrons and also exported to several countries before gradually being...
  3. Clave

    Hawker Hart

    The Hawker Hart light bomber entered service with the RAF in 1930. It was as fast as most fighters of the time which led to it being converted to fighter use and a trainer version was also produced. The Hart’s success led to the development and production of the Audax (Army Co-operation)...
  4. Clave

    Hawker Fury

    Not new, but all completely re-done recently.. The Hawker Fury entered service in 1931 and was the first RAF fighter to exceed 200 mph in level flight. The Mark II was even faster and both types of Furies remained in service with various air forces right up to the start of WW2. A...
  5. Clave

    Hawker Demon

    The Hawker Demon entered service with the RAF in 1933. This was the fighter version of the Hawker Hart and and was used as a cheaper and more readily available fighter than the Fury. The Demon was used by many RAF fighter squadrons and also by the RAAF. The Demon was armed with 2 x 7.7mm...
  6. Clave

    Hawker Audax

    The Hawker Audax entered service with the RAF in 1931. This was the army co-operation version of the Hawker Hart. The Audax was used by a few RAF squadrons and also highly modified versions were built for Egypt, Iran and Iraq. The Audax was armed with 2 x 7.7mm machine guns and had hook...
  7. Snautzer01

    Royal New Zealand Air Force

    30 Squadron
  8. Crimea_River

    **** DONE: 1/48 Hurricane MkIIc - Mediterranean Theatre of Operations

    Username: Crimea River First name: Andy Category: Judge – Non competing Scale: 1/48 Manufacturer: Hobbycraft Model Type: Hurricane MkIIB, IIC, IID Aftermarket addons: Squadron Vac Form Canopy, Flightdecs Decals The subject of this build will be Hurricane MkIIc AK-U, s/n BE643 of 213...
  9. ArmouredSprue

    P47D Brazilian 1st Squadron Italy 1944 (Academy 1/72)

    A few people know that Brazilian troops fought shoulder to shoulder with the Allies in Italy against the Axis during World War II. Even fewer know that Brazilian pilots formed a squadron, the 1st Brazilian Squadron attached to the 350FG. They flew the powerful P47D Thunderbolts. I've...
  10. vikingBerserker

    US Chopper Squadron Accidentally Invades Poland - Asks for directions and Pizza

    US Chopper Squadron Accidentally Invades Poland - Military News "Yesterday, a US army helicopter squadron goes off course and touches down in Poland, and then has to ask the locals where they are, and then, the location of the nearest pizza joint." Click the link to see the video.
  11. 820 Squadron, HMS FORMIDABLE

    820 Squadron, HMS FORMIDABLE

    A formation of Fairey Albacores of 820 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm from HMS FORMIDABLE flying over the Fleet.
  12. Fairey Albacore

    Fairey Albacore

    Bombing up a Fairey Albacore on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS FORMIDABLE.
  13. Fairey Albacore Mk I

    Fairey Albacore Mk I

    A Fairey Albacore Mk I of No. 820 Naval Air Squadron operating from HMS FORMIDABLE during the North African landings, November 1942.
  14. 319th Fighter Squadron logo

    319th Fighter Squadron logo

    319th Fighter Squadron WW 2 Members of the 325th Fighter Wing Members of the 15th USAAF
  15. 317th Fighter Squadron logo

    317th Fighter Squadron logo

    317th Fighter Squadron WW 2 Members of the 325th Fighter Wing Members of the 15th USAAF
  16. 318th Fighter Squadron logo

    318th Fighter Squadron logo

    318th Fighter Squadron WW 2 Members of the 325th Fighter Wing Members of the 15th USAAF
  17. 3

    No.409 Squadron HELP (Photos included)

    Hey all, I posted previously in a 409 thread, but it didn't seem like anyone has checked in on it for a long time, sorry if it counts as a double post. Anyways, So my grandfather was a Corporal in the 409 Squadron ground crew from 1941-45. I have never met him as he died before I was born...
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