United States' Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter updated and photo added

I've added a photo of the Curtiss P-40's cockpit and added some minor historical information.

Britain's De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito updated

I've added some additional information on the Mosquito (reconnaissance, fighter, fighter-bomber)and reorganized the information a little.

Britain's Westland Whirlwind fighter updated

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

United States' Vought F4U Corsair fighter updated

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

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.

United Kingdom's Supermarine Spitfire fighter updated

I've added a ton of new specification, production, and historical information for many of the Supermarine Spitfire models. There are now individual pages for the main variants.

United States' Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter updated

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the top fighters and fighter bombers used by the United States in World War II. It started out being used on long range escort missions and eventually was used in the fighter bomber role.
I've added quite a bit of specification information and put the different models on their own pages.

United States' Republic P-43 Lancer fighter added

The Republic P-43 wasn't a great fighter, but it did lead to the development of the exceptional P-47 Thunderbolt. After initial use as a fighter the P-43s were converted into photo reconnaissance aircraft.

Italy's Reggiane Re. 2000, Re.2001, Re.2005 fighters updated

The Italians were also hamstrung by poor designs during World War II. The Reggiane Re.2000, Re.2001, and Re.2005 were designs, that did improve during the war, but they didn't improve as fast as their adversaries.
I've added some minor updates.

Poland's PZL P.11, fighter updated

The Polish Air Force had some highly motivated fighter pilots but unfortunately for them they had outdated planes. The PZL P.11 was the main fighter they used to fight against the Germans. In the short time they fought in the air, they shot down 125 Luftwaffe planes for a loss of 114 of their own.
I've added additional specification and production information for the P.11.

France's Potez 63 day and night figher updated

For the French it was a case of "a little to late" for many of their aircraft designs. If they hadn't waited to rearm until they were well behind the Germans they might have had some exceptional fighting aircraft. Unfortunately one of those subpar designs was the Potez 63 which sustained heavy losses when the Germans invaded in May 1940.

Soviet Polikarpov I-16 fighter updated

One of the few monoplane aircraft that Nikolai Polikarpov designed the Polikarpov I-16 Rata did make up 2/3 of the Soviet fighter force when Germany invaded. Even with the success of the I-16, Polikarpov still designed biplane aircraft.

Soviet Polikarpov I-153 fighter updated

Unfortunately for Nikolai Polikarpov he couldn't keep up with the modern ideas of the late 1930s and kept designing bi-planes (his design bureau was later purged). One of these was the Polikarpov I-153 fighter that was used in the early years of World War II. It suffered heavily during the German invasion.
I've added quite a bit of new information to my previously sparse information.

United States' North American P-51 Mustang fighter updated

I've added quite a bit of new specicifications and historical information for the North American P-51 Mustang which was the most famous fighter in World War II.

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

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

The Nakajima Ki-84 Hayate was probably the best fighter produced by Japan during World War II. Unfortunately it was plagued by poor workmanship and a finicky engine.

Japan's Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki (devil queller) fighter added

The Nakajima Ki-44 Shoki was a very good fighter. Initially Japanese pilots did not like it as it wasn't as maneuverable as previous fighter designs but they soon began to like it more.

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

The Japanese Army didn't want to use the A6M Zeke, so the Nakajima Ki-43 Hayabusa was produced. It was successful in the early months of the was as its opponents typically used inferior planes. Even though they were outclassed they were the most produced fighter of the Japanese Army.

Japan's Nakajima Ki-27 fighter bomber added

The Nakajima Ki-27 was used successfully in the years before World War II in China and against Russia, but was quickly relegated to secondary roles after the first few months of the Japanese campaigns in the Pacific.

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

I've added additional specification information for the Morane-Saulnier MS 406.

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 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.

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 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

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 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

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.

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 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 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.

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

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 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 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.

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

United States' Grumman F6F Hellcat fighter updated

I've added quite a bit of new specification information for the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The Hellcat shot down nearly 3/4 of the enemy planes shot down in the Pacific.

United Kingdom's Gloster Meteor fighter updated

I've added some additional specifications and information for the only Allied jet fighter to be deployed operationally during World War II, the Gloster Meteor.

United Kingdom's Gloster Gladiator fighter updated

The Gloster Gladiator was used by many countries during World War II.
I've now updated my page with additional specifications, production, and historical information.

Netherlands' Fokker G.I heavy fighter / ground attack

I've added some small additions for the Fokker G.I.

Netherlands' Fokker D.XXI fighter updated

I've updated some information on the Fokker D.XXI.

Germany's Focke-Wulf Ta 152 high altitude fighter updated

If a fighter could be considered "hot", in my opinion the Ta 152 has to be one of the "hottest" fighters produced during World War II.
I've made some minor additions to my web page.

Germany's Focke-Wulf Fw 190 Fighter updates

I've made a lot of additions for the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 series.

• Fw 190 main page
• Fw 190A
• Fw 190D
• Fw 190F
• Fw 190G
• Fw 190 Photos

Sweden's FFVS J 22 fighter added

During World War II Sweden was a neutral country surrounded by fighting and had to develop their own military aircraft. The FFVS J 22 was a result of this "in house" design and production.

Italy's Fiat G.55 Centauro (Centaur) fighter updated

The Fiat G.55 was a very potent fighter, but it appeared to late to make a difference for the Italians. They were produced after the war and used by several countries.

Italy's Fiat G.50 Freccia (Arrow) fighter updated

I've added some additional information on the Fiat G.50 fighter.

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

I've added some additional information on the Italian main biplane of World War II the Fiat CR.42.

Italy's Fiat C.R.32 fighter added

I've added a page for the early war biplane fighter used by the Italians, the Fiat C.R.32. Luckily I was able to find quite a few photos.

United Kingdom's Fairey Firefly fighter, fighter bomber updated

I've updated my page for the Fairey Firefly.

Germany's Dornier Do 335 Pfiel (Arrow) fighter added

The Germany's produced one of the most interesting propeller driven fighter planes of World War II, the Dornier Do 335 Pfiel. It had excellent performance, but it came too late in the war and was produced in too small of numbers to make a difference.

Italy's Fiat G.50 Freccia (Arrow) fighter updated

Giuseppe Gabrielli, designed the G.50 Freccia as his very first design for Fiat. Though it was a monoplane fighter, its performance was inadequate against enemy fighters.

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

By the mid-1930s most countries were designing monoplane fighters. However, Italy, was still designing biplanes such as the CR.42 Falco fighter. I've made some additions to my page.

United Kingdom's Hawker Hurricane fighter updated

The Hurricane was the primary aircraft that defended Britain during the Battle of Britain. It shot down more enemy planes than all other defenses combined.

United Kingdom's Supermarine Spitfire fighter updated

Another one of the top fighter aircraft used during World War II was the Spitfire that was produced by Britain.

United States' North American P-51 Mustang fighter updated

The P-51 Mustang is probably one of the most well known fighters to be used during World War II. It didn't have a very good start as it didn't have good performance at high altitudes, but once the engine was replaced with a Rolls-Royce Merlin it became a fabulous performer. I've made some minor updates to my pages:

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

United States' Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighter updated

I've added some collaberating information to the P-47 page.

France's Arsenal VG-33 fighter added

I've added a page for a French fighter that didn't see action in World War II, the Arsenal VG-33.

Yugoslavia's Rogozarski IK-3 fighter added

I've added a page for the Rogozarski IK-3.

Netherlands' Fokker T.VIII-W bomber added

I've now added a page and some photos for the Fokker T.VIII-W.

Netherlands' Fokker G.1 heavy fighter / ground attack updated

I've updated the information for the Fokker G.1.

Netherlands' Fokker D.XXI fighter added

I've added two pages for the Fokker D.XXI (photos).

United States' Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter updated

I've updated and separated out the models for the the P-40 and added a photo.

• P-40C
• P-40D
• P-40E
• P-40F
• P-40K
• P-40M
• P-40N

United States' Curtiss P-40 Warhawk fighter updated

I've added mostly collaborating information for the Curtiss P-40 fighter that was known as the Tomahawk and Kittyhawk in Britain.

United States' Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter updated

I've made some minor updates to the P-39 Airacobra web page.

United States' Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter updated

I've added some collaborating information for the P-38, one of my all time favorite planes.

Soviet Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter updated

I've added some additional information for the Yakovlev Yak-9 fighter.

Poland's PZL P-24, fighter added

I've added a new page for the PZL P-24 fighter.

Soviet Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-3 fighter updated

I've updated the information for the Soviet MiG-3 fighter.

Soviet Lavochkin La-5 and La-7 fighters updated

I've now added corroborating specifications and historical information for the Lavochkin La-5 and Lavochkin La-7 fighters.

Soviet Lavochkin LaGG-3 fighter updated

I've added additional specifications and collaborating information on the Lavochkin LaGG-3 fighter.

Czechoslovakia's Avia B 534 fighter updated

I've updated the information for the Czechoslovakian Avia B.534 from a new source.

France's Dewoitine D.520 fighter updated

I've added additional information on France's Dewoitine D.520 fighter.

United Kingdom's De Havilland DH.98 Mosquito updates

I've finished the updates/additions to the Mosquito pages.

• Fighter / Night Fighter versions
• Fighter Bomber versions
• Photo Reconnaissance versions

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' Grumman F4F Wildcat fighter photo added

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.