Germany's Panzerkampfwagen IV, SdKfz 161 medium tank photo added

I've added a photo of a PzKpfw IV that was captured in North Africa.

United States' Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter photo added

I've added a photo of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning having the film removed after a reconnaissance flight.

United States' Martin B-26 Marauder bomber photo added

I've added a photo of a Martin B-26 Marauder bomber being put under camouflage.

Germany's Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka", Sturzkampfflugzeug, dive bomber photos added

I've added a couple photos of the Junkers Ju 87. One photo is of a Ju 87 that was used by the Italians and then captured by the British.

Germany's Panzerkampfwagen VI Ausf E, SdKfz 181, Tiger photo added

I've added a couple photos of a Tiger that was used in North Africa and was captured by the Allies.

United States' Grumman F4F Wildcat fighter photo added

I've added a new photo for the Grumman F4F Wildcat.

United States' Curtiss SO3C Seamew floatplane photo added

I've found a picture for the Curtiss Seagull / Seamew.

United States' North American B-25 Mitchell bomber photo added

I've added a new photo for the North American B-25 Mitchell.

Lee and Grant Medium Tanks photo added

I've added a new photo for the M3 Medium tank used by the United Kingdom.

United Kingdom's de Havilland DH.89 Dominie trainer added

Several countries used the United Kingdom's de Havilland DH.89 Dominie trainer.

United Kingdom's De Havilland Tiger Moth trainer added

The de Havilland Tiger Moth was one of the main trainers of the Allies.

Germany's Deutsches Forschungsinstitut für Segelflugzeug (DFS) 230 assault glider added

Taking part in some of the most audacious operations in World War II was the DFS 230 assault glider. It took part in the capture of Fort Eben Amael and the rescue of Mussolini.

United States' Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk floatplane added

The Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk floatplane saw some limited action in the last few months of the war.

United States' Curtiss SO3C Seamew floatplane added

Few planes end their careers by having the plane that they replaced be brought out of mothballs to replace them! The Curtiss SO3C Seamew was such an aircraft. It had very poor performance and was withdrawn from service to be replaced by its predecessor, the Curtiss SOC Seagull.

Unfortunately I don't have any photos of the Seamew.

United States' Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bomber updated

I've added additional information on the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver.

United States' Curtiss C-46 Commando transport added

I've added a page for the Curtiss C-46 Commando transport that was used by the United States in World War II.

United States' Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter updated

I've added tons of new specifications, historical data, variant information for the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.

United States' Curtiss P-36 Hawk fighter added

The fighter to shoot down the very first Japanese plane of World War II was the Curtiss P-36 Hawk.

United States' Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer maritime patrol bomber added

The United States Navy used a version of the B-24, it was the Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer.

United States' Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber updated

I've completed the updates for the Consolidated B-24 Liberator. I've also added more information on the C-87 transport version of the B-24.

United States' Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber updated

I've made some updates to my Consolidated B-24 Liberator page. More to come.

United States' Consolidated PB2Y Coronado flying boat updated

I've made some updates to the web page for the Consolidated PB2Y Coronado.

United States' Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boat updated

I've updated my page for the very well known flying boat of World War II, the Consolidated PBY Catalina.

United States' Cessna AT-17 / UC-78 Bobcat trainer added

I've added a page for the Cessna Bobcat trainers. Unfortunately I don't have any photos, so if anyone has any send'em my way!

Italy's Cant Z.1007 Alcione (kingfisher) medium bomber updated

I've updated the page for the Italian Cant Z.1007 Alcione medium bomber.

Italy's Cant Z.506B Airone "Heron" floatplane added

I've added a page for the Cant Z.506B.

P.S. Unfortunately I've now caught my first cold of the season. So probably no updates for a few days.

Italy's Cant Z.501 Gabbiano "Gull" flying boat added

In World War II the Italians had only one major flying boat that they used and it was the Cant Z.501 Gabbiano.

I've now added a new page for it.

Australia's CAC Boomerang fighter added

I've added a page for Australia's "panic fighter", the CAC Boomerang. It was called that as it was felt that the Japanese could invade at any moment and Australia was needing a fighter to defend itself. It took only five months from design, to construction, and finally to fly for the Boomerang.

Australia's CAC Wirraway trainer added

I've added a new page for Australia's native built trainer, the CAC Wirraway.

United Kingdom's Bristol Beaufighter updated

I've made separate pages for the different models of the Bristol Beaufighter and added specifications, production and additional historical information.

• Beaufighter Mk I
• Beaufighter Mk II
• Beaufighter Mk VI
• Beaufighter Mk X
• Beaufighter Mk XI
• Beaufighter Mk XXI

United Kingdom's Bristol Beaufort torpedo-bomber updated

Now finished with this round of changes on the Bristol Beaufort that were produced in Australia.

United Kingdom's Bristol Beaufort torpedo-bomber updated

The Royal Air Forces' primary torpedo bomber from 1940 - 1943 was the Bristol Beaufort.

I've updated the information for the Mk I and II. I'll be updating more of the different models later.

United Kingdom's Bristol Blenheim bomber updated

Added additional information on the Bristol Blenheim Mk IV, Mk IVF, and Mk V.

United Kingdom's Bristol Blenheim bomber updated

The Bristol Blenheim was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force during the first years of World War II.
I updated the specifications for the Mk I and Mk IF.

United Kingdom's Bristol Buckingham B.1 bomber and C.1 transport added

The United Kingdom developed the Bristol Buckingham during World War II. It was used as a bomber and later a tranport. Only 119 were built.
I've added a new page for the Buckingham.

United Kingdom's Bristol Bombay transport added

The Bristol Bombay had only 50 production models built. It was used in the Middle East and in England mostly as a transport, but sometimes as a bomber.
I've now added a new page for the Bombay.

United States' Brewster SB2A Buccaneer reconnaissance bomber added

The United States used the Brewster SB2A Buccaneer as a trainer and target tower, even though it was originally designed to be a reconnaissance bomber.
I've added a new page for the Buccaneer.

United States' Brewster F2A Buffalo fighter updated

The aircraft that was the United States Navy's first monoplane fighter was the Brewster F2A. It did have some limited success in the Pacific but most of it's success was fighting with Finland against the Soviets.
I've updated my webpage for the F2A.

France's Breguet Bre 690 Series bombers updated

Another case of too little too late was the French Breguet Bre 690 series bombers. The Bre 690s were excellent planes, but the German attack in May 1940 interrupted development and production so that few Bre 690s were used.
I've updated my page for the Bre 690 series by added some new specifications and production figures.

United Kingdom's Boulton Paul Defiant fighter updated

One of the more unusually designed planes used in World War II was the Boulton Paul Defiant.

I've now updated specifications and variant information on my web page for the Defiant.

United States' Boeing-Stearman Kaydet trainer added

The most produced biplane used by the United States in World War II was the Boeing-Stearman Kaydet. It was used by the Army and Navy as a trainer.

United States' Boeing B-29 Superfortress updated

One of the most advanced planes used during World War II was Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It was never used in Europe.
I've updated my web page for the B-29.

United States' Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress updated!

I've added a ton of specs, production figures, and historical information on the United States' Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.

Germany's Blohm und Voss Bv 222 "Wiking" reconnaissance flying boat updated

The Germans deployed the most massive flying boat used in World War II. It was the Blohm und Voss Bv 222. Very few were made but they were used a lot.

I've now updated the specifications information for the Bv 222

Germany's Blohm und Voss Bv 138 reconnaissance flying boat updated

Just about anywhere you would find a large body of water under German control in World War II you'd find the Blohm and Voss Bv 138 flying boat being used for reconnaissance as well as other duties.

I've now updated my web page with primarily additional variant information.

France's Bloch 210 medium night bomber added

The French used the Bloch 210 to attack the German's communication line after the attack on France started.
I've now added a new page for it.

France's Bloch MB 174 reconnaissance and Bloch MB 175 light bomber added

The French rushed to catch up to the Germans, but they just didn't have enough time before Germany started World War II in Europe. One late arriving design was the Bloch MB 174 and Bloch MB 175. These performed rather well during the war and a variant was even produced after the war for the French Navy.

France's Bloch M.B. 151 and M.B. 152 fighters updated

Though out of date compared to the newer German fighter designs, France's Bloch MB 151 and Bloch MB 152 were used to fight the Italians and Germans in the first year of World War II. They were able to shoot down 146 enemy aircraft for a loss of 86 of their own.
I've updated both pages with additional specifications, production, and historical data.

France's Bloch 131 reconnaissance bomber added

Despite some of the designs for bombers that the French had during the 1930s, the Bloch 131 actually looked more like a normal combat aircraft.

I've added a page for the Bloch 131.

United Kingdom's Blackburn Botha reconnaissance added

The United Kingdom was desperate in the early years leading up to World War II to produce just about any plausibly useful weapon without properly testing it first. The Blackburn Botha was one such aircraft. It was supposed to be a maritime reconnaissance torpedo bomber, but its very poor performance eventually relegated it to training duties even while production was still occurring.
I've added a page for this sub par aircraft.

France's Amiot 143 twin engine bomber updated

I've corrected the spelling for the Amiot.

United Kingdom's Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter and Blackburn Skua dive bomber updated

I've updated the pages for the Blackburn Roc and Skua.

Soviet Beriev MBR-2 flying boat added

The Soviet Union used the Beriev MBR-2 float plane for coastal reconnaissance throughout World War II. It was a design from the early 1930s.
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of it, so if you do, send them my way!

United States' Bell P-59 Airacomet jet fighter added

The United States developed the Bell P-59 Airacomet from turbojets that were supplied by the British. Unfortunately the P-59 didn't perform as well as piston engined fighters so it was relegated to a training role.

United States' Bell P-63 Kingcobra fighter updated

The Bell P-63 Kingcobra was designed and produced in the United States, but it wasn't ever used in combat by the United States. France and the Soviet Union used them in combat.
I've updated specification and production information for the P-63 on my web site.

United States' Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter updated

The Soviet Union was one of the few countries that really liked the Bell P-39.
I've updated specifications, production figures, and historical information.

United States' Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor, AT-7 Navigator, AT-11Kansan transport added

Not only did the pilots need training in the air, but so did the navigators and bombardiers. For the United States the plane that fulfilled this training the most was the Beechcraft AT-7 and AT-11. It was also used as the Beechcraft C-45 transport.
Unfortunately I don't have any pictures.

United Kingdom's Avro Lancaster bomber updated

The best bomber used by the English was the Avro Lancaster. It flew over 156,000 mission and dropped over 600,000 tons of bombs on the enemy.
I've updated the specifications and production information on my web page.

United Kingdom's Avro York transport added

The United Kingdom's Avro York was not built in any large quantities, but they did transport some of the VIPs of Britain during World War II. King George VI, Winston Churchill, Lord Louis Mountbatten, Field-Marshal Smuts, Duke of Gloucester, and the Governor General of Australia.

United Kingdom's Avro Manchester bomber updated

The United Kingdom's Avro Manchester might have been better if the engines would have performed better. But because of those failures the Manchester's successors would be the Halifax and Lancaster.
I've now added additional historical and specification information to my web page.

United Kingdom's Avro Anson trainer updated

Many countries during World War II used the English's Avro Anson trainer.
I've added more detail production information and specifications.

Czechoslovakia's Avia B 135 fighter added

The next fighter that the Czechoslovakians built was the Avia B 135. It was used by the Bulgarians for training and defense of the oil fields.
I've added a new page.

Czechoslovakia's Avia B 534 fighter added

Czechoslovakia was a major player in arms production before World War II by producing many quality tanks and guns. There was also a small aircraft industry and the Avia B 534 was one of the fighters produced before the war.
I've added a new page for the B 534.

United Kingdom's Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle transport updated

The United Kingdom's Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle was originally designed to be a bomber, but it was quickly made obsolete by other designs and was turned into a transport and glider tug.
I've updated the production numbers and specifications to my web page.

United Kingdom's Armstrong Whitworth Whitley bomber updated

The United Kingdom's Armstrong Whitworth Whitley was the first aircraft to bomb German soil since World War I and the first to fly over Berlin (a leaflet raid) in World War II.
I've added additional specification information for the Whitleys and more detailed production figures.

Germany's Arado Ar 234 "Blitz" (Lightning) bomber updated

The first jet bomber in history was the German Arado Ar 234 Blitz.
I've updated my web page for it.

Germany's Arado Ar 96 trainer added

Probably the most produced German trainer in World War II was the Arado Ar 96. It was so popular that two companies produced them after World War II.
I've added a new page for the Ar 96 to my web site.

France's Amoit 143 twin engine bomber updated

Interesting dilemma. A source that I used first for a French bomber called it the Amiot, and the source I'm looking at now called it the Amoit 143. So I'm going to just leave both spellings for now until I can verify which spelling is correct. Wikipedia says Amiot.
Anyway I'm on to a new book and have updated the page for the Amiot/Amoit.

Japan's Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive bomber added

The Japanese used a German design and engine for their Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive bomber. Unfortunately it came at a time when the Americans had almost total air superiority and the D4Y wasn't as effective as it could have been.

Soviet Yakovlev Yak-1 and Yak-9 fighter updated

The Soviet Union built a war winning fighter in the Yakovlev Yak-9. It was the most numerous fighter in the Soviet arsenal.
I've updated the page for the Yak-9 and a very minor update on the Yak-1 page.

United Kingdom's Westland Lysander updated

Initially the United Kingdom's Westland Lysander was used for reconnaissance, but it proved to be to vulnerable and went on to have much success in clandestine operations in occupied Europe.
I've added specifications for the Lysander Mk I and variant information for the other models.

United States' Vought F4U Corsair fighter updated

The top fighter used by the United States Marine Corps was the Vought F4U Corsair. Intended to be a carrier fighter, the United States Navy didn't use it in carrier operations. It was the United Kingdom that first used the Corsair from a carrier in an attack on the Tirpitz.
I've added specifications and listed many of the Corsair's variant models.

United Kingdom's Vickers Wellington bomber updated

The United Kingdom's Vickers Wellington bombers carried the war to the Germans in the early years of World War II.
I've added additional specifications and additional variant information for the Wellington.

Soviet Tupolev Tu-2 bomber updated

The Soviet Union's Tupolev Tu-2 attack bomber was still being developed when the Germans invaded the Soviet Union in June 1941. It later was used at Stalingrad and Kursk to good affect.
I've added the specifications for the Tu-2 model and some variant information.

Soviet Tupolev SB-2 bomber added

The Soviet Union used the Tupolev SB-2 bomber starting in the Spanish Civil War and going through to the end of World War II.
I've now added a new page for the SB-2 and it's specifications and historical information, but unfortunately, I have no photos of it. Feel free to send me some if you have them!

United Kingdom's Supermarine Spitfire fighter updated

Probably in anyone's top ten list of fighters used in World War II is the United Kingdom's Supermarine Spitfire.
I've added additional specification and variant information for the Spitfire.

United Kingdom's Short Sunderland Flying Boat updated

Probably the most dangerous flying boat used in World War II was the Short Sunderland.
I've updated the page for the Sunderland.

Soviet Sukhoi Su-2 close support updated

The Soviet Union fielded the Sukhoi Su-2 as a close attack plane. It was found to be to vulnerable to German fighters and was withdrawn from service in favor of the Il-2.
I've added some additional information on my web page for the Su-2. Unfortunately I still don't have a photo for the Su-2.

United Kingdom's Short Stirling Bomber updated

The first of the large 4 engine bombers used by the Bomber Command of the Royal Air Force (RAF) as the Short Stirling.
I've updated some of the specifications, variants, and amount produced.

Italy's Savoia-Marchetti S.M.81 medium bomber added

Another plane that was in Italy's outdated arsenal at the start of World War II was the three engined Savoia-Marchetti S.M.81 medium bomber. They were used in Italy's attempts at creating an African empire and in the Spanish Civil War.
I've now added a new page for the S.M.81 to my website.

Italy's Savoia-Marchetti S.M.79 Sparviero (sparrow) medium bomber updated

The Italian's main bomber was the Savoia-Marchetti S.M. 79. It was used throughout the Mediterranean theater.
I've updated the web page with additional specifications information.

United States' Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter updated

One of the first long range fighter escorts used by the United States was the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.

I've updated my web page with additional specifications and more details on the different variants.

Italy's Reggiane Re. 2000, Falco, fighter updated

The early Italian fighters were also quite outclassed by Allied fighters. One such radial powered fighter was the Reggiane Re. 2000. Surprisingly it was exported to Hungary and Sweden.
I've updated my webpage and even found a photo:

Poland's PZL P-23 Karas (Crucian Carp), bomber added

Unfortunately for Poland their equipment was outdated compared to much of the equipment in use by the invading Germans in World War II. One such bomber was the PZL P-23 Karas that also suffered heavy casualties in the invasion of Poland.
I've now added a new page for the P-23.

Poland's PZL P.11, fighter updated

Against insurmountable odds the Polish air force did put up a fight against the Germans when they invaded. One such plane used was the PZL P.11.
I've added some additional specs for the P.11c and some information on the different variants produced.

France's Potez 63 day and night figher added

The French lost many aircraft during the Battle of France in World War II. The Potez 63 series lost around 400 in combat out of 1,115 delivered to front line units.
I've added a page for the Potez 63 series.

Soviet Petlyakov Pe-2 bomber updated

Some felt that the Soviet Union's Petlyakov Pe-2 bomber was inadequate but in combat it turned out to be an exceptional plane.
I've included some additional specifications and variant information. It always surprises me how the specs from one source can be quite different than the specs from another. I don't have access to original documents so it's what I have to rely on.

United States' Northrop P-61 Black Widow fighter updated

The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was the best night fighter produced during World War II.
I've added some additional specifications information for the P-61B and some information on the different variants.

United States' North American P-51 Mustang fighter updated

Probably the top fighter of World War II was the United States' North American P-51 Mustang.
I've updated my pages for the P-51 series:

• P-51
• P-51A
• P-51B
• P-51C
• P-51D

United States' North American B-25 Mitchell bomber updated

The United States' North American B-25 Mitchell bomber was used on one of the most audacious attacks in the war, a group of them took off from an aircraft carrier and bombed the Japanese islands.
I've added specifications for the B-25J and additional information on the variants.

Japan's Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate (Gale), "Frank" fighter updated

The Japanese Imperial Army did field some very excellent aircraft towards the end of the war, but it was a case of too little too late. The Nakajima Ki-84 was such an aircraft. It had excellent potential to shoot down the B-29 Superfortresses that were burning Japan to the ground, but quality issues and lack of trained pilots plagued the Ki-84 from realizing its full potential.
I've added some additional information for it on my web site.

Japan's Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu (storm dragon) bomber added

The Japanese wanted a bomber to replace the Ki-21 "Sally" bombers, and the Nakajima Ki-49 Donryu was the design chosen. Though it wasn't a very advanced design it did try to protect the crew with armor and self sealing fuel tanks. Even with those, crews didn't care for the Ki-49 as they felt it was difficult to fly.
I've added a new page with specifications and photos of the Ki-49.

Japan's Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa (peregrine falcon) fighter updated

The Japanese Imperial Army's fighter that was used with some success in the early months of the war was the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa, or as the Allies named it, Oscar, fighter. Eventually it was outclassed by the newer Allied fighters that arrived in combat.
I've added some additional information for the Ki-43's page.

Japan's Nakajima B6N Tenzan ("heavenly mountain"), torpedo bomber added

Even before the B5N torpedo bomber was to prove itself in battle, the Nakajima B6N Tenzen was designed. It had initial difficulties in the development and prototype stages but eventually made it to production. It was primarily used in the last 18 months of the war.
I've added a new page for the B6N in my web site.

Japan's Nakajima B5N "Kate" torpedo bomber added

Probably the Japanese plane that was feared the most by American ships was the Nakajima B5N torpedo bomber. During the attack on Pearl Harbor and in many of the following naval battle in the Pacific the B5N was very affective at sinking ships.
I've added a new page to my site for it.

France's Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 fighter updated

The most numerous fighter in the French forces in World War II was the Morane-Saulnier M.S. 406.
I've made updates to my web page for the M.S. 406.

Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-67 Hirya (flying dragon) bomber added

The Japanese designers did have armor for the crew and self sealing fuel tanks on at least one design, the Mitsubishi Ki-67.
I've added a new page for the Hirya.

Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-46, "Dinah" reconnaissance added

The Japanese used a very fast two engine plane for reconnaissance duties before and during World War II, it was the Mitsubishi Ki-46.
I've added a new page for it

Japan's Mitsubishi G4M bomber updated

The Japanese seemed to design planes that didn't take care of the crews very well. Typically little armor or self sealing fuel tanks. One such aircraft that was used during the entire war was the Mitsubishi G4M. Fortunately the military saw the necessity to protect the crews. Afterall it takes a short time to build a plane, much longer to train a crewmember.
I've updated the G4M pages:

• G4M main page
• G4M1
• G4M2
• Photos

Japan's Mitsubishi A6M, "Zeke" fighter updated

The Japanese had developed and fielded the top fighter in the first six months of the war in the Pacific. The Mitsubishi A6M dominated the skies until new American fighters started arriving at the front.

I've updated the pages for the different models of the A6M that I have.