Japan's Mitsubishi J2M Raiden (Thunderbolt) fighter updated

The Mitsubishi J2M was primarily used in the defense of the Japanese home islands.
I've added some additional information on the different variants.

Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-51 ground attack added

The Mitsubishi Ki-51 was used throughout the Pacific War. I've now added a new page for it.

Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-46 reconnaissance updated

The Mitsubishi Ki-46 was a highly respected reconnaissance plane. I've now updated my page with some new specification information.

Japan's Mitsubishi G4M bomber updated

Probably the most well known Japanese bomber of World War II was the Mitsubishi G4M "Betty". It was the most produced Japanese bomber of the war.

Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-30 bomber added

I've added the Mitsubishi Ki-30.

Japan's Mitsubishi Ki-21 bomber updated

The Mitsubishi Ki-21 was a mainstay of the Imperial Japanese Army's bomber force in the early years of World War II.

I've now added additional information to my page.

Japan's Mitsubishi F1M reconnaissance floatplane added

A very successful floatplane used by the Japanese was the Mitsubishi F1M.

Japan's Mitsubishi G3M bomber added

The Japanese Navy's primary medium bomber in the early years of World War II was the Mitsubishi G3M.

Japan's Mitsubishi A6M2-N fighter floatplane added

The Mitsubishi A6M2-N was based on the Zero. It was intended to be used to provide air cover for amphibious assaults until a land based airstrip could be constructed.

Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Rei-sen (zero fighter) fighter updated

I've added tons of new specifications, production data, and historical information for the A6M series.

• Mitsubishi A6M main page
• Mitsubishi A6M2
• Mitsubishi A6M3
• Mitsubishi A6M5
• Mitsubishi A6M6, A6M7, A6M8
• Mitsubishi A6M2-K, A6M5-K

Japan's Mitsubishi A5M fighter updated

I've added additional specs, production, and historical data for the pre-World War II Mitsubishi A5M fighter that was used against China with much success. It did see service in the early months of World War II in the Philippines, but were soon moved to secondary roles.

United Kingdom's Miles Master and Martinet trainer added

The Miles Master was the premier advanced trainer for the Royal Air Force during World War II. The Miles Martinet was used as a target tug.

Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-1 and MiG-3 fighters updated

I've now updated my pages for the MiG-1 and MiG-3. The MiG-1 was a poor performer but the MiG-3 was much improved and turned out to be quite a good fighter against the Germans at high altitudes.
I still don't have any photos of the MiG-1, so if anyone has some, please send'em my way!

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant transport updated

I've updated the information for the Me 323.

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 321 transport glider added

The Germans developed the largest glider used in World War II for cargo, it was the Me 321. I've added a new page for it.

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 410 Hornisse (Hornet) heavy fighter updated

The successor to the failed Me 210 was the Me 410. I've updated the specifications and historical information on my page.

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 210 Zerstörer (destroyer) heavy fighter updated

I've added new specifications and production information for the Me 210. It was one of the bigger flops that made it to the Messerschmitt production lines.

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet (Comet) jet fighter updated

The Me 163 was one of the more radical of planes used during World War II. It could attain fast speeds due to its rocket engine, but could only stay in the air for about 8 minutes.
I've updated my page with additional specs and historical info.

Germany's Messerschmitt Bf 110 fighter, Zerstörer (destroyer) updated

I've added a lot of specification information for the Bf 110 and have broken it out into separate pages.

• Messerschmitt Bf 110 main page
• Messerschmitt Bf 110A - Bf 110C
• Messerschmitt Bf 110D - Bf 110F
• Messerschmitt Bf 110G - Bf 110H
• Messerschmitt Bf 110 photos

United States' Martin PBM Mariner updated

I've added additional variant, production, and specification information for the Martin PBM Mariner series of float planes.

United States' Martin 187 Baltimore A-30 bomber updated

I've added specifications for many of the Baltimore models produced during World War II.

United States' Martin Model 167, Maryland bomber updated

I've added quite a bit of new specifications and production information for the Martin Maryland bomber that was used by France, Britain, and South Africa during World War II. I've also added a picture.

Italy's Macchi C.205 Veltro "Greyhound" fighter updated

Probably Italy's best fighter to be produced during World War II, the Macchi C.205 Veltro was produced in small numbers.

Italy's Macchi MC.202 Folgore "Thunderbolt" fighter updated

The Macchi MC.202 Folgore was the first of the truely modern looking Italian fighter used in World War II. It had good success against Hurricanes and P-40s.

Italy's Macchi MC.200 Saetta "Lightning" fighter updated

I've added some additional specifications and historical information for the Italian Macchi MC.200 Saetta.

United States' Lockheed C-69 Constellation transport added

Even though the C-69 Constellation was used quite extensively post World War II it was developed and produced in very small numbers.

United States' Lockheed PV-2 Harpoon bomber updated

I've put the PV-2 Harpoon onto its own page, added new historical information and specifications.

United States' Lockheed PV-1 / B-34 Ventura bomber updated

I've added some additional specifications and variant information for the Lockheed PV-1 / B-34 Ventura.

United States' Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter updated

I've added a major update for the P-38.

• P-38 Main Page
• P-38 Photos
• P-38D
• P-38E
• P-38F
• P-38G
• P-38H
• P-38J
• P-38L
• F-4
• F-5

United States' Lockheed C-60 Lodestar transport added

I've now added a page for the Lockheed C-60 Lodestar that was used for passenger transport duties. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any pictures. If anyone has some, send'em my way!

United States' Lockheed Hudson bomber updated

I've added some new specifications and production information for the Hudson.

France's Lioré et Olivier LeO 451 bomber updated

I've added additional specifications and historical information for the LeO 451.

Soviet Lavochkin La-5 and La-7 fighters updated

I've added quite a bit of new information for the La-5 and La-7.

Soviet Lavochkin LaGG-3 fighter updated

I've added some new information on the Lavochkin LaGG-3.

France's Latécoère Laté 298 torpedo / reconnaissance floatplane added

I've now added a page for the French Latécoère Laté 298.

Japan's Kyushu Q1W Tokai ("eastern sea") anti-submarine added

The Kyushu Q1W Tokai was developed and produced as an anti-submarine aircraft. However, it never did succeed in that mission.

Japan's Kawasaki Ki-102, "Randy" fighter added

I've now added a page for the Kawasaki Ki-102.

Japan's Kawasaki Ki-100 fighter added

I've now added a page for what many consider one of Japan's best fighters of World War II, the Kawasaki Ki-100. It was a marriage of left over Ki-61 airframes and a high powered radial engine.

Japan's Type 92 Combat Car fixed

Thanks to Martin for pointing out that my Type 92 Combat Car page was broken! Now fixed!

Japan's Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien (Swallow) fighter updated

I've updated the specifications, production data, and historical information on one the of the most un-Japanese like fighters in World War II, the Ki-61 Hien. It used a license built inline engine instead of the usual radial.

Japan's Kawasaki Ki-48 bomber, "Lily" added

I've now added a page for the early war Ki-48.

Japan's Kawanishi N1K Shiden (Violent Lightning) fighter and Kawasaki Ki-45 Toryu (Dragon Killer) fighter updated

Actually I updated both these yesterday, but just now have time to add here.
N1K Shiden and Ki-45 Toryu.

Japan's Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (mighty wind) fighter floatplane added

I've now added a page for the Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu.

Japan's Kawanishi H8K "Emily" updated

One of the most impressive flying boats of World War II was the Kawanishi H8K.
I've now updated the information I have.

Japan's Kawanishi H6K "Mavis" flying boat updated

I've updated my page with the information on the Kawanishi H6K.

Germany's Junkers Ju 290 reconnaissance updated

I've added some additional information for the little produced, only 66, Junkers Ju 290.

ermany's Junkers Ju 252 and Ju 352 Herkules transport added

The Germans had intended the Junkers Ju 252 and Ju 352 to be replacements for the Junkers 52, but these were never produced in any quantities.
I've added a new page for them with photos.

Ju 252:


Ju 352:

ermany's Junkers Ju 388L photo-reconnaissance added

I've now added the Junkers Ju 388. The variant that was produced in the largest quantity was the Ju 388L, photo reconnaissance, version.

Germany's Junkers Ju 188 medium bomber updated

The Junkers Ju 188 was a follow up to the Ju 88.
I've now added some new information.

Germany's Junkers Ju 88 updated

I've added a ton of new information for the Junkers Ju 88 series of German aircraft. So much that I've had to break apart the main page into several separate pages.

• Junkers Ju 88 main page
• Junkers Ju 88A
• Junkers Ju 88C
• Junkers Ju 88D
• Junkers Ju 88G
• Junkers Ju 88H
• Junkers Ju 88P
• Junkers Ju 88R
• Junkers Ju 88S
• Junkers Ju 88T
• Junkers Ju 88 photos

Germany's Junkers Ju 87 "Stuka", Stürzkampfflugzeug, dive bomber updated

The Junkers Ju 87 was widely used for close support of the German military. Unfortunately it required air superiority to be used successfully. I've added quite a bit of info on variants and specifications.

Germany's Junkers Ju 86 medium bomber updated

The Junkers Ju 86 was one of the first bombers used by the Luftwaffe. However, it didn't perform as well and was moved to secondary duties. The Ju 86 was later made into a very high altitude reconnaissance version with much success.

Canada's Grizzly Medium Tank updated

Thanks to Martin for pointing out a misplaced picture. It's now in its proper home on the Grizzly's page.
Thanks Martin!

Germany's Junkers Ju 52 transport updated

The most prolific German transport of World War II was the Junkers Ju 52.
I've added more specification information for the Ju 52.

Ilyushin Dalni Bombardirovshchil ("long range bomber") DB-3 / Il-4 bomber updated

I've now updated my page on the Soviet Il-4.

Soviet Ilyushin Il-10 Shturmovik ground attack added

Even with the success of the Il-2, the Soviet Union designed and produced its successor towards the end of World War II. It was the Ilyushin Il-10.

Soviet Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik close support updated

The Soviets mass produced their main close support aircraft the Ilyushin Il-2.
I've now added additional specification and historical information.

Romania's Industria Aeronautica Romania IAR 80 fighter added

The Romanians were able to home build a very respectable fighter during World War II, the IAR 80.

Germany's Henschel Hs 129 close support updated

The Hs 129 could have been the premier anti-tank aircraft of World War II except it had many engine troubles.
I've now updated my page with additional specifications, production, and variant information.

Germany's Henschel Hs 123 close support updated

Production of the Hs 123 ended before World War II, but it was good at doing close support, there were some that wanted to restart production during the war.
I've updated my page with additional specification and production information.

Germany's Heinkel He 100D fighter added

I've now added a page for the Heinkel He 100D fighter. Though it performed very well, the Luftwaffe choose to stick with the Bf 109.

Germany's Heinkel He 219 Uhu night fighter updated

Also luckily for the Allies, especially the RAF, the Heinkel He 219 Uhu night fighter was only built in limited numbers. It was quite capable of even shooting down Mosquitos at night.
I've now added some additional specifications and historical information.

Germany's Heinkel He 177 Greif bomber updated

Fortunately for the Allies, Germany never had a successful heavy bomber in their arsenal. The only one that received any amount of production was the flawed Heinkel He 177 Greif.
I've made some additions to my page.

Germany's Heinkel He 162 Salamander jet fighter updated

As the German situation was becoming critical it was decided to design and build a jet plane that was to be flown by Hitler Youth that had been trained in gliders. It was the Heinkel He 162.

Germany's Heinkel He 115 floatplane, torpedo bomber, minelayer updated

I've added some additional specifications information for the different models of the Heinkel He 115.

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

I've updated my page for the He 111 with a lot of new information.

United Kingdom's Hawker Tempest fighter updated

I've added some additional specifications for the Tempest.

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

The Typhoon page is now updated.

United Kingdom's Hawker Hurricane fighter updated

I've added a lot of new information on the Hawker Hurricane fighters that were used by Britain in the early years of World War II. I've also separated out into separate pages the major variants.

• Hurricane Main Page
• Hurricane Photos
• Hurricane Mk I
• Hurricane Mk II
• Hurricane Mk IV
• Hurricane Mk X
• Sea Hurricane