Germany's Heinkel He 111 bomber, Spaten (Spade) updated

The main German bomber used during World War II was the Heinkel He 111. I've added some more information on some of the different variant He 111s produced.

United Kingdom's Hawker Typhoon ("Tiffy") fighter updated

I've added some additional information for the United Kingdom's Hawker Typhoon from an additional source.

United Kingdom's Hawker Tempest fighter updated

The Hawker Tempest was a high performance fighter used by the United Kingdom during the last year of World War II. I've added some additional information from a new source.

United Kingdom's Hawker Hurricane fighter updated

I've made some minor additions to my page that covers the English fighter that shot down more enemy planes during the Battle of Britain than any other method combined, the Hawker Hurricane.

United Kingdom's Handley Page Hampden bomber added

I've added a new page for the United Kingdom's Handley Page Hampden bomber that was used in the first years of World War II.

United Kingdom's Handley Page Halifax bomber updated

I've updated the historical information and added specifications for the United Kingdom's Handley Page Halifax bomber that was used extensively in the bombing campaign in World War II.

United States' Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bomber updated

I've updated the information on the United States' Grumman TBF Avenger. It was introduced at the Battle of Midway and went on to be in service until 1954 with the United States Navy.

Forces of Valor 1/72 Diecast, 95211, United States M3 Lee added

Another recent release in the Action Series is the 95211, United States' M3 Lee. A very nice piece to have as not many manufacturers are making M3s.

Forces of Valor 1/72 Diecast, 95051, PzKpfw IV Ausf J added

Forces of Valor has released a much anticipated 1/72 scale model of the German PzKpfw IV Ausf J (95051). I picked up the Action grade version of the model. Unfortunately it's rather rough in its execution. It could have been better, and one can only hope that if Forces of Valor, Dragon, or Hobby Master should release additional PzKpfw IVs that it'll be better.

Dragon Armor 1/72 scale, 60368, StuG.III Ausf G, Early Production, Bodo Spranz, Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 237, Eastern Front 1943, Dragon Expo 2008

Another very nice Dragon Armor 1/72 scale model that I purchased recently. It was only available at the Dragon Expo 2008. The 60368 German StuG III Ausf G is a very nice model. I do like the detail on the piece.

10.5 cm StuH 42 Ausf G, Unidentified Unit, Germany 1945 added

I also purchase a Dragon 1/72 scale 10.5 cm StuH.42 Ausf G. This is the first StuH that Dragon has released. One can only hope that they branch out into other models other than the numerous Tigers, King Tigers and StuGs that they've produced.

Dragon Armor 60291, German Tiger I, Gruppe Fehrmann, Kompanie Fehrmann, Wietersheim, Germany 1945 added

I recently purchased the Dragon Armor 1/72 scale diecast armor German Tiger I (60291). It represents a late war tank used by the German forces. I've added a page for it and photos.

United States' Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter updated

One of the most successful fighters used by the United States in World War II was the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat shot down 5,156 enemy planes.

United States' Grumman F4F Wildcat fighter updated

During the early years of World War II the main fighter used by the United States Navy was the Grumman F4F Wildcat. Once the allied pilots learned the weaknesses if the Japanese Zero the F4Fs were able to take them on in battle and succeed.
I've now updated my F4F web page.

Germany's Gotha Go 242 transport added

The Germans were an early proponent of using airborne troops in World War II. To support those troops gliders were produced, and the Gotha Go 242 was one that was. Captured French engines were later installed to make the Go 244. I've added historical information and a couple photos.

United Kingdom's Gloster Gladiator fighter updated

I've added additional specifications and historical information for the United Kingdom's Gloster Gladiator fighter that was used to some effect in the North African theater during World War II.

Germany's Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor reconnaissance bomber updated

The Germans used the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor mainly as a maritime reconnaissance plane as it could fly for long distances. However, several, out of the 252 produced during World War II were used for personal transports of the ruling elites. I've added specifications for the Fw 200C-3/U4 and some historical information.

Germany's Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Fighter updated

I've added some additional information for what may have been one of the best fighters to be used during World War II, the German Focke-Wulf Fw 190.

Italy's Fiat G.50 Freccia (Arrow) Fighter added

I've added a new page with specifications and photos for the Italian Italian Fiat G.50 Freccia fighter that was used during World War II.

Italy's Fiat CR.42 Falco (Falcon) Fighter updated

I've added additional information and a couple photos to the Italian Fiat CR.42 page that I have.

Italy's Fiat BR.20 Cicogna (stork) medium bomber added

I've added a page for the Italian Fiat BR.20 Cicogna. It was not only used by the Italians, but it was export to Japan and used in China.

United Kingdom's Fairey Fulmar updated

The United Kingdom's Fairey Fulmar was outdated from the beginning of its service, but it was decided to produce it anyway. I've added the specifications for the Mk II and updated some of the historical information.

Maintenance is DONE!!

Maintenance is now done and I should be getting back to the normal updates and additions in the next couple days. Thank you for your patience!

Maintenance continues

Now down through United Kingdom. Only USA, USSR, and Yugoslavia to go!

Web site maintenance continuing

I started at A (for Advanced Squad Leader) and I'm now through I (for Italy). The updates are continuing.

Site maintenance

I'm working on doing some maintenance to my pages to get them cleaned up and more search friendly. Might be a little while before I get back to the plane and tank updates.

United Kingdom's Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter added

During the years that lead up to World War II some interesting aircraft designs were produced. In the United Kingdom, the Blackburn B-25 Roc was such a design. It was thought that the plane would fly up next to its adversary and would fire on it with its turreted machine guns. Unfortunately it didn't live up to its intended function.

United States' Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter updated

Some say that the United States was the arsenal of the allies in World War II. As part of that role the United States sold to the Soviet Union Bell P-63 Kingcobras which they used as ground attack planes against the Germans.

United States' Bell P-39 Airacobra updated

A uniquely designed fighter used during World War II was the United States' P-39 Airacobra. It had an engine behind the pilot that fed power to the propeller by a shaft going underneath the pilot.
I've added additional information to the page.

Germany's Bachem Ba 349 Natter (Adder) Fighter update

To fight against the streams of British and American bombers the Germans tried novel designs during World War II. The Bachem Ba 349 was one of them. I've added some additional information for it.

Germany's Arado Ar 240C-2 night fighter added

I've added statistical information on the German Arado Ar 240C-2 night fighter. Only one prototype was developed during World War II.

Advanced Squad Leader updates / additions

I've made several updates and additions for Advanced Squad Leader: Squads, Leaders, Support Weapons, Red Christmas, Spanish Fury, Hürtgen Surprise

United Kingdom's Fairey Swordfish torpedo-bomber updated

I've added additional specifications and historical information for the Fairey Swordfish. Unlike the previously mentioned Battle, the Swordfish was a very successful torpedo bomber despite it being an out of date biplane.

United Kingdom's Fairey Battle bomber added

The Royal Air Force (RAF) had some planes in its inventory that were completely outclassed in the early years of World War II. The Fairey Battle was one of them. It was designed in the early 1930s and wasn't up to the more modern planes of the 1940s. It took many losses and was relegated to be a trainer.

United Kingdom's Fairey Barracuda torpedo bomber / dive bomber added

In World War II the British used the Fairey Barracuda as a carrier torpedo bomber and dive bomber.

United Kingdom's Fairey Albacore torpedo-bomber added

I've added a page for one of the torpedo bombers used by the United Kingdom in World War II, the Fairey Albacore.

United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain update

I've added additional specifications for the premier transport aircraft used in World War II, the United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain.

United States' Douglas SBD Dauntless page updated

I've updated the page for the United States' Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber that was used in World War II.

France's Bloch 151 and Bloch 152 fighter page updated

I've updated the specifications and historical information for France's Bloch 151 and Bloch 152 fighters that were used during World War II. I've updated from a huge book I picked up at my local library, The Great Book of Fighters.

United States' Douglas A-26 Invader light attack bomber updated

I've added specifications for the World War II attack bomber, the A-26B-1. After World War II it was called the B-26 and saw action in Korea.

United States' Douglas A-20 Havoc light attack bomber

I've added additional information on the United States' Douglas A-20 Havoc.

Germany's Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber

From 1942 on in World War II, the Germans relied heavily on the Dornier Do 217 heavy bomber. I've now added a page for its specifications and some photos:

Germany's Dornier Do 18 flying boat

I've always thought it would be so neat to have a flying boat to be able to travel the world! One such flying boat used in World War II by the Germans was the Dornier Do 18. Only about 100 were constructed, but they were used during the early years of the war. I've added some additional information from another source.