World War II Vehicles, Tanks, Airplanes, and Ships
World War II, a time in history of great upheaval the world over. Found here in are some of the machines used in that time by the men and women who fought the battles, delivered the supplies, and transported the wounded. Look around and enjoy the historical information, the specifications, pictures and videos of the machines of war that were used in World War II.
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23 June 2017, Hungary's Repülögpégyár Levente Liaison
The Repülögpégyár Levente was designed to be a trainer, but it was mostly used on the Eastern front as a liaison aircraft.
16 June 2017, Czechoslovakia's Letov S.328 reconnaissance
Originally designed for Finland the Letov S 328 was produced by Czechoslovakia for its own use due to the political climate at the time.
10 June 2017, Great Britain's Westland Lysander observation, Nickname: "Lizzie"
The Westland Lysander's are probably most famous for flying into occupied France bringing in personnel and equipment.
- Westland Lysander Mk IIIA
A member of No 161 Special Duties Squadron at Tempsford, Bedfordshire.
©IWM HU-59359.
9 June 2017, Great Britain's Taylorcraft Auster reconnaissance
Over 1,600 of the Taylorcraft Auster reconnaissance aircraft were manufactured. They were first used in the invasion of Algeria.
- Taylorcraft Auster Mk III reconnaissance
With No 651 Squadron in Vasto, Italy.
©IWM NA-10021.
2 June 2017, Great Britain's Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber
Initially designed as a bomber the Whitley was primarily used for glider and paratroop transporting.
- Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber
1940.
RAF photo.
19 May 2017, Great Britain's Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle transport
Originallly built as a bomber the Albemarle was primarily used as a glider tug during World War II.
- Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle glider tug
Towing a Horsa Mk I at Oxfordshire in 1944.
©IWM CH-12962.
12 May 2017, Great Britain's Airspeed Horsa glider
The Airspeed Horsa's were used extensively in airborne operations in Europe.
- Airspeed Horsa glider
During training on June 24, 1943.
©IWM TR-1046.
5 May 2017, Italy's Savoia-Marchetti S.M.81; Nickname: Pipistrello (bat)
The Savoia-Marchetti S.M.81 was originally designed as a bomber, but when World War II started for Italy is was out of date and they were converted into transports.
- Savoia-Marchetti S.M.81 Pipistrello bomber
Aeronautics Aircraft Spotters' Handbook
Links
- Free Military Manuals
Free Military Manuals have manuals in pdf format, The main aim of this web site is to bring WWII German Military Manuals no longer in print into the public domain for free. - World War II Wiki
Historical database for just about everything World War II. - Panzers of the Wehrmacht
Informative site dedicated to the men and vehicles of the German Armed Forces of the Second World War. Contains an excellent image gallery.
