Britain's Westland Whirlwind fighter updated

The Westland Whirlwind's page is now updated with additional specifications and historical information.

Britain's Westland Lysander observation updated

I've now updated the Westland Lysander that was well known for its exploits in occupied Europe.

United States' Waco CG-4A Hadrian transport added

The Waco CG-4A glider was used in the main airborne operations conducted by the Allies during World War II.

United States' Vultee Vengeance dive bomber added

The dive bomber craze resulted in the RAF wanting a dive bomber of their own. Eventually this resulted in the Vultee Vengeance being developed. However it didn't live up to expectations and was relegated to being a target tug.

United States' Vultee Valiant trainer added

In the early years of World War II the Vultee Valiant was used by the Air Force and Navy for training. Over 11,000 were produced.

United States' Vought F4U Corsair fighter updated

I've updated and separated out information on the Corsair plus added some photos.

United States' Vought OS2U Kingfisher land and floatplane added

The Vought OS2U Kingfisher was used throughout the world in all fighting theaters by the United States Navy. It was used from ships or from inshore bases.

United States' Vought SB2U Vindicator updated

I've now added additional specifications and historical information for the Vought SB2U Vindicator.

Finland's VL Myrsky fighter added

Another surprise to me was that Finland was able to design and produce an aircraft of their own during World War II, the VL Myrsky fighter. It wasn't a very safe aircraft due to design defects, but it was still used to a limited extent.

Britain's Vickers Warwick air sea rescue added

I've now added an aircraft that I wasn't even aware of until I added it here, the Vickers Warwick, which was supposed to be a successor to the Wellington.

Britain's Vickers Wellington bomber updated

I've now separated out some of the main models of the Wellington bomber onto their own pages.

• Wellington Mk I
• Wellington Mk II
• Wellington Mk III
• Wellington GR.VIII

United States' Squadron and Group Codes updated

The 9th Air Force's Group and Squadron codes have now been added.
If anyone has the British codes or codes for other units feel free to send them my way as I'd be happy to include them in this web site!

United States' Squadron and Group Codes added

When the United States entered World War II it was decided to adopt the British system of unit identification codes. This was a system where there was a 2 letter/digit code that indicated the unit, and a 3rd letter that designated the particular aircraft in the unit. Of course there were exceptions to this, but probably 99% followed this method. I've now added the Squadron and Group Codes for the units in the 8th Air Force. I'll add the 9th Air Force later.

United States' Aircraft Aces updated

I've added some more American Aircraft Aces to my list.

South Africa's Marmon-Herrington armored cars updated

Marmon-Herrington imported parts from Britain, Canada, and the United States to produce its Marmon-Herrington armored cars. I've reorganized the page and added additional historical information.

Germany's Marder I, Marder II, Marder III updated

I've reorganized and corrected the identity of photos for the Marder I, Marder II, and Marder III. I've also added some minor new historical and design information.

United States' M40 and M43 Gun Motor Carriage updated

The United States was able to bring to bear some very accurate self propelled artillery in the last months of the war. The M40 and M43 Gun Motor Carriages were well liked by their crews and were even nicknamed "long range snipers" because of their accuracy.

United States' M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage updated

After a few poor designs for anti aircraft half tracks, the M16 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was very well received by the Marines and the Army. Its nickname was very well deserved, the "meat chopper."

Soviet, Easy Models 36289, KV-1 Model 1942, Russian Army added

I've added a page for Easy Models' 36289 KV-1 Model 1942 plastic 1/72 scale model.

United States' Aircraft Aces added

I've started to create a list of American Aircraft Aces. It's just the start and I hope to find more sources to make the list more complete.

Germany's Glossary updated

I've added a bunch of new German words and phrases to the German glossary.

German Aces added

I've started a list of German Aces in World War II. I've only started with the ones that were Knight's Cross recipients with the Jagdgeschwader 7 "Nowotny" unit in the last months of World War II.

Production and Tank Losses data added/updated

I've added some new production and tank loss data for the following:

50 mm PAK 38, 75 mm PAK 40, Tank Data, SdKfz 250, SdKfz 251

German Easy Models 36298, Kingtiger, Porche Turret, s.Pz.Abt 503 added

I've added an Easy Model Kingtiger.

United States' M15 and M15A1 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage updated

The M15 Multiple Gun Motor Carriage was a successful anti-aircraft half track. It could easily be used against aircraft or ground targets.

United States' M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage updated

The United States needed close support for the troops and eventually decided upon the M8 Howitzer Motor Carriage in the early years of the war. It was a 75 mm Howitzer mounted in a large turret on top of an M5 Light Tank chassis.
I've added some new specifications information.

United States' M8 Light Armored Car updated

The M8 Light Armored Car was used by many countries into the late 1970s.

United States' M3, M3A1 Gun Motor Carriage updated

The need for a self propelled anti tank gun by the United States and British resulted in the M3 GMC being developed and produced.
I've added some additional specifications and reorganized the page.

United States' M3A1 Scout Car updated

I've added some additional specification information for the M3A1 Scout Car. For something that wasn't very good at cross country use, there were over 20,000 produced. One would have thought that production could have been better spent on half tracks.

United States' Northrop P-61 Black Widow fighter updated

I've added a list of P-61 Aces.

United States' M3 half track updated

The M3 Half Track was widely used by the Allied forces in World War II and used by many countries up into the 1980s.
I've added additional specifications and a couple of photos.

Germany's Lorraine Schlepper 15cm FH13 updated

I've now added additional information on the Lorraine Schlepper 15cm FH13.

Britain's Loyd Carrier updated

I've added specifications and additional design information for the Loyd Carrier.

Britain's Lanchester (Admiralty Turreted Pattern) updated

The Lanchester was originally developed for use in World War I but it did see some service in World War II.
I've made some minor updates. Still don't have any photos but if someone has some, please send them my way!

Germany's Maschinengewehrkraftwagen M.G. Kw Kfz 13 updated

It was supposed to be replaced by the SdKfz 222 by 1939 but the Kfz 13 was still available in large numbers.
I've added some specifications, historical information, and a new photo.

Soviet Union's Katyusha BM-13 132 mm Rocket Launcher added

One of the most terrifying weapons to the German soldiers was the Soviet Union's Katyusha rocket launcher, or as the German's called it, "Stalin's Organ."
I've now added a new page for it, and I might add more trucks and other non-armored vehicles to the site in the future.

Canada's Kangaroo updated

The Canadians needed an infantry carrier and converted the Rams that were using them for training and converted them into Kangaroos.

Computer Problems

My main computer had some hardware issues this morning and I'm in the process of fixing those. So no updates until I'm back up and running. Thanks for you understanding. Hoping later today.

Soviet Union's ISU-152 self propelled gun updated

The Soviet Union used the very potent ISU-152 extensively as an assault gun.
I've made some minor additions.

Britain's Indian Pattern Armored Car updated

The India Pattern Armored Car was used well before World War II but did see service in India and the Middle East during World War II.
I've now added some additional information to my page.

Germany's Hummel Self Propelled Gun updated

The well liked Hummel self propelled gun offered the German military a large mobile punch.
I've now added more information and reorganized the photos.

Britain's Humber Armored Cars updated

The most numerous British armored car in World War II was the Humber. I've now updated my page with additional specification and historical information.