Sunday, October 18, 2009

United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport photo added

The C-47 was the work horse of the air. It transported supplies to remote places and dropped paratroopers behind enemy lines.



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Friday, February 20, 2009

Italy's Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 medium bomber added

The Savoia-Marchetti S.M.82 was used by the Regia Aeronautica and the Luftwaffe during World War II. I've now added a page for it, but unfortunately don't have a photo. If anyone has one send it my way, please!


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Saturday, January 24, 2009

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant transport updated

I've updated the information for the Me 323.


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Monday, January 19, 2009

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.



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Sunday, January 18, 2009

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!


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Monday, January 12, 2009

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:

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Friday, January 9, 2009

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.


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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Germany's Gotha Go 242 and Go 244 transport updated

I've updated my page on the Go 242.


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Sunday, December 21, 2008

United States' Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder, Argus transport added

The Fairchild UC-61 Forwarder / Argus was produced in the United States but most (831 out of 994) were Lend Leased to Britain. The British named them Argus and used them for transport and communications.
I've added a new page with historical info and specifications, but alas, no pictures.


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Saturday, December 20, 2008

United States' Douglas C-54 Skymaster transport added

The bigger cousin of the C-47 was the C-54 Skymaster. It was used throughout World War II to make ~80,000 ocean crossings with the loss of only three planes.



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United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain transport updated

Probably the most versatile transport aircraft used by any country in World War II was the Douglas C-47. Used by Allied and Axis forces it was well liked for its durability and cargo capacity.
I've added some additional specification and historical information.


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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain photo added

I've added a photo of a Douglas C-47 Skytrain taking off from an air field in Algeria towing a glider.



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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

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.



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Sunday, November 16, 2008

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.



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Monday, November 10, 2008

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.


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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.



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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.


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Friday, October 31, 2008

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant transport updated

The Germans resorted to using large transports to try and supply some of their troops on the front lines in World War II. Unfortunately the Luftwaffe had lost control of the skies and these transports were often shot down. One such plane was the Messerschmitt Me 323.

I've added specifications for the Me 323D-6 model and additional information for the different variants.


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Saturday, October 18, 2008

Germany's Junkers Ju 52 transport, "Tante Ju" (Auntie Ju) updated

I've added some additional information on the German Junkers Ju 52 transport that was used throughout World War II.


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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Germany's Gotha Go 242 transport added

The Germans were an early proponent of using airborne troops in World War II. To support those troops gliders were produced, and the Gotha Go 242 was one that was. Captured French engines were later installed to make the Go 244. I've added historical information and a couple photos.



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Friday, September 5, 2008

United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain update

I've added additional specifications for the premier transport aircraft used in World War II, the United States' Douglas C-47 Skytrain.


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Saturday, August 16, 2008

United Kingdom's Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle Transport

Added more information for the United Kingdom's Albemarle transport aircraft. Also corrected some spellings.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

Germany's Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant transport

I've added a page for the very large Messerschmitt Me 323 Gigant transport used by Germany in World War II.

Here's one of several photos that I've added as well:

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Germany's Junkers Ju 52 transport, "Tante Ju" (Auntie Ju)

Added a page for one of the most well known transport plane in World War II, the German Junkers Ju 52.



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