Japan's Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive bomber, "Judy" updated

Though the Japanese started World War II out with some excellent aircraft, they weren't always able to keep up with the latest advances that the Americans were able to produce. The Yokosuka D4Y Suisei "Comet" dive bomber was an ok dive bomber that ended up being used in the Kamikaze role.

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

The Germans, quite successfully, used dive bombers for close support of the Wehrmacht in World War II. One of the most widely known is the Junkers Ju 87 Stuka.
I've added some additional photos.

United States' Douglas SBD Dauntless updated

I've added some minor additions to the Dauntless dive bomber.

United States' Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bomber updated

I've added additional historical and production information on the Curtiss Helldiver Navy dive bomber that was used during World War II. There's also a new picture.

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' Vought SB2U Vindicator updated

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

Sweden's Saab B17 dive bomber added

Even though Sweden was neutral during World War II it did produce military aircraft. One of these was the Saab 17 dive bomber.

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.

United States' Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber update

The aircraft that was instrumental in what was the turning point in the Pacific War was the Douglas SBD Dauntless. It was key in the sinking of the four Japanese carriers at Midway. I've now updated specifications and historical information.

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.

United States' Curtiss SB2C Helldiver dive bomber updated

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

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.

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.

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

The plane that caused much terror on civilians and soldiers alike during World War II was the German Junkers Ju 87 Stuka.

United States' Vought SB2U Vindicator added

During the 1930s many military aircraft designs were transitioning from biplanes to monoplanes. The Vought SB2U Vindicator was one of those pioneering monoplane designs that ended up being primarily used as a trainer in World War II, though it did see some limited combat early on.

Japan's Aichi D3A updated

Japan's early World War II dive bomber was the Aichi D3A. I've added some new specifications and some historical information from another source.

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 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.

United States' Curtiss SB2C Helldiver update

I've added additional specifications and historical information for the United States' SB2C Helldiver that was used in the latter part of World War II.

United Kingdom's Blackburn Skua Dive Bomber

I've added a page for the plane that was designed as a dive bomber for the Royal Navy but was often used as a fighter in the early years of World War II, the Blackburn Skua.

Japan's Aichi D3A, "Val"

I've added additional information for the early World War II carrier dive bomber of the Japanese, the Aichi D3A from a new source.

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

Added a new page for one of World War II's most terrifying dive bomber, the German Junkers Ju 87 Stuka.

Many more photos of the Stuka.