ww2

  1. Quakenbrück, 1936, Hall of Honor, with decorations!

    The Hall of Honor of the air base in Quakenbrück, with decorations, on the day of the first recruit swearing-in, on October 27, 1936.
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    Propeller identification please

    Hi, I have this very nice copper edged propeller, a cirrus minor 2 Can I please have information on its date please and which plane it was from? Thankyou Sam
  3. Building the Impossible: The Insane Engineering of the PBY Catalina

    Building the Impossible: The Insane Engineering of the PBY Catalina. Restored and colorized rare footage: https://youtu.be/kC2t6bre4k0
  4. Hitler's "Lightning Bombers": The Schnellbombers

    Hitler's "Lightning Bombers": The Schnellbombers https://youtu.be/WpSW-exhXUs
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    Counterweights

    In the 90’s I took part in the recovery of a JU88. details… The aircraft had taken off from a base in Holland on the 6th May 1941 as part of a large attack against Glasgow and Greenock. At 02:00 on the 7th while approaching its target at between 10,000 and 12,000ft it was engaged by a Defiant...
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    Help Identifying Great Uncle's B-17

    Hi! I have a family mystery I hope someone one here can solve. I've been trying to identify my Great Uncle's B-17 from WW2 to no avail. I have some pictures attached, but they have limited information. One picture has a little bit of the nose art that I hope will help identify it. His name...
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    WW2 Japanese Flag Translation

    What a wonderful thing y'all are doing here!! I hope to take what clues I can gather here i.e. names, dates, places and make a more complete picture of what these flags saw. I'm horribly curious about the temple stamps as well. Without the story its just a piece of cloth. Thank you so...
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    Propeller Blade Identification and Information

    I recently purchased a propeller blade and I was hoping for any information that people can provide. I am still working on deciding how to finish it so any information on paint or finish would also be appreciated. There are quite a few similar props, so I want to try and be as accurate as...
  9. How good was the soviet air force?

    When I think of WW2 air combat i think of the US with the mustangs, the British with the Spitfires, the Germans with 109s and 190s, the Japanese with Zeros, and the Italians with the RE.2001. I almost never hear of soviet air to air. I have heard of the Il-2 and IL-10 which are both ground...
  10. 109-011 C jet engine specs

    This is my first post on this site so sorry if my question is too easily answered I am not well versed in the ways of the plane oh wise ones, I would like some extra info on this engine as for my science research assignment I am designing a theoretical improvement to the me262, this upgrade to...
  11. Messerschmitt Bf 109. Germany's Formidable Opponent Episode 2

    Messerschmitt Bf 109. Germany's Formidable Opponent Episode 2 https://youtu.be/x4uzFtWGa6Q
  12. Oshkosh 2023 Live: The Greatest Generation. WWII Veterans And Their Memories

    Oshkosh 2023 Live: The Greatest Generation. WWII Veterans And Their Memories https://youtu.be/7Rz9_8Ip8Vo
  13. ROBIN OLDS, the ultimate fighter pilot that stood up to a President, and fought In both WWII and Vietnam, where he had a bounty on his head.

    ROBIN OLDS, the ultimate fighter pilot that stood up to a President, and fought In both WWII and Vietnam, where he had a bounty on his head. https://youtu.be/pZODV-Y1knE
  14. A rare Westland Lysander is beautifully explained. The British "Spy Taxi"

    A rare Westland Lysander is beautifully explained. The British "Spy Taxi" https://youtu.be/emoEMpdW0aU
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    Aviation Medals, decorations and honours

    I'm trying to research what were the different Medals, decorations and honours given specifically to aviators both serving with the allies and axis powers during the First World War and Second World War's. What the different variations? were and why were they awarded?
  16. Hawker Sea Fury F.10 MK X

    Hawker Sea Fury F.10 MK X
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    WW2 B24 Liberator

    Hi everyone, i recently came into possession of a B24 gun turret control arm. The serial numbers and stamps are all intact - is there a way to identify the particular aircraft it was made for ? See what happened to it? I'd love to be able to know the story behind this part.
  18. 80 years ago, Harris about a whirlwind.

    80 years ago. Air Marshall Arthur T. Harris, Commander in Chief, RAF Bomber Command. London. June 3, 1942. "The Nazis entered this war under the rather childish delusion that they were going to bomb everybody else and nobody was going to bomb them... They sowed the wind and now they are...
  19. Flying Tigers Part 3/3 | Documentary

    MISSIONS THAT CHANGED THE WAR: The Flying Tigers Part 3. Narrated by Gary Sinise.
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    German tailwheel - information requested

    Can someone tell me which German aircraft this tailwheel comes from? This tailwheel was found along the banks of the river Waal near Dreumel. The owner used the wheel as part of a wheelbarrow Technical information: diameter wheel: 42,5 cm diameter rim: 19,3 cm Text on tyre: CONTINENTAL Made in...