#wwii aircraft

[a-4skyhawk]

Nothrop P-61 Black Widow

#military aircraft #wwii era #second world war #wwii aircraft #usaaf

[ultimate-world-war-ii]

Waist blister turret of prototype bomber XB-17, which was not adopted in the final design of the B-17 Flying Fortress bomber, circa Jul 1935

Photographer: Unknown

Source   ww2dbaseUnited States Air Force

Added By C. Peter Chen

#ww2 #wwii #world war 2 #world war ii #world war two #second world war #b 17 flying fortress #b-17 #b-17 flying fortress #xb-17 #wwii aircraft #heavy bomber #turret #machine gun #prototype #wwii weapons #2nd world war #military aircraft

[feralnumberfive]

So I learned today that back in WWII the RAF tested a night-fighting strategy where they would send up an aircraft (a modified A-20 Havoc/Boston) that had a giant spotlight and radar on it with night fighters (Hurricanes) to seek out German bombers. The Boston would locate the bomber(s) and then shine its giant spotlight on them and illuminate the bomber so that the fighters could attack it

It's the ultimate version of "Get his ass"

#I had to keep from giggling to myself in class because it's kind of a neat yet absolutely ridiculous idea and they quickly scrapped the idea #I'd love to have seen this in action imagine you're cruising along in an He 111 at night and suddenly your back end is lit up- #like a ufo is chasing you #this is just so funny 😭 #wwii aircraft #A-20 havoc #hawker hurricane #royal air force #turbinlite

[the-man-in-the-wind]

Taken by @the-man-in-the-wind

Why was the P-47 Thunderbolt so much bigger than other fighters of its era?

This is its supercharger installation:

Image from PlaneHistoria/Facebook.

The plane was built around its supercharger.

#p-47 #thunderbolt #republic aviation #size comparison #supercharger #Facebook #Reddit #my photgraphy #NellieB #avgeek #aviation #wwii aircraft

[victusinveritas]

Robert Conrad(left) portrayed Pappy Boyington(right) in the American TV series Ba Ba Black Sheep

#hollywood #meanwhile in tv land #wwii aircraft #wwii #pacific theater

[secular-jew]

#ww2 history #wwii #wwii era #wwii history #wwiii #wwii germany #British #British wwii #Brits wwii #raf #Germans #Germany #uk #alliés #world war two #world war 2 #wwii aircraft

[lynx-013]

#war birds #wwii aircraft

[kavaeric]

Cursed dreams from The Wind Rises 2013, dir. Hayao Miyazaki

Aircraft in order of this gifset:

Mitsubishi A6M "Zero"

Mitsubishi 1MF2 "Falcon" prototype

Mitsubishi 1MF10 7-Shi

Mitsubishi G3M Type 96 bomber

Polikarpov I-15 (Republic of China fighters)

Nakajima A1N Type 3 carrier-fighter (Japanese Gloster Gambet/Gamecock)

#the wind rises #kaze tachinu #gifset #gif #ghibli #hayao miyazaki #aircraft #wwii aircraft

[jjwphotography1990]

Panchito bombing demo! The B-25 Mitchell Bomber, was named “Panchito” after the feisty Mexican rooster from the 1943 animated musical “The Three Caballeros”.

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The 2023 Sun 'n Fun Air Show

Lakeland, Florida

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#bomb #panchito #b25 #b25mitchell #mitchell #bomber #ww2 #wwii #wwiiairplane #wwiiaviation #airshow #airshowphotography #aviation #aviationgeek #aviationphotography #airplane #shotoncanon #canon #canoneosr #eosr #canonphotography #photography #pictureoftheday #canonlens #canonrf100500mm #rf100500 #mylensrental #sunnfun #lakeland #klaltowerchallenge

#photography #pictureoftheday #canon #canonphotography #photooftheday #airshow #sigmalens #canonrebelt6i #canoneosr #aviationphotography #panchito #bomb #bomber #bomber aircraft #wwii #wwii aircraft

[admiralnelsoniii]

Look how much the Jugg dwarphs the other fighters! P-47 Thunderbolt! Hell yeah!

#theredcomet #ww2 art #ww2 #wwii art #wwii #wwii history #history #wwii aircraft #warbird #warbirds

[jhlcolorizing]

Second Lieutenant Nissinen at Tiiksjärvi airfield, April 10, 1942.

Lauri Vilhelm Nissinen (1918-1944) was a Finnish fighter ace and Knight of the Mannerheim Cross (69) with 32,5 confirmed air combat victories with Fokker, Brewster and Messerschmitt.

Lauri 'Lapra' Nissinen was killed in action on June 17, 1944 during aerial combat when his fellow Urho Sarjamo's plane was shot out of control and it fell on top of Nissinen's Bf 109 in a wild spin, taking down both of the pilots. •••••••• Vänrikki Nissinen Tiiksjärven lentokentällä, 10.4.1942.

Lauri Vilhelm Nissinen (1918-1944) oli suomalainen hävittäjä-ässä ja Mannerheim-ristin ritari nro 69. Talvi- ja jatkosodassa Fokker-, Brewster- ja Messerschmitt-hävittäjäohjaajana ja lentueen päällikkönä toiminut luutnantti Nissinen saavutti yhteensä  32,5 ilmavoittoa.

Lauri 'Lapra' Nissinen menehtyi taistelulennolla 17.kesäkuuta 1944, kun luutnantti Urho Sarjamon ohjauskyvyttömäksi ammuttu Messerschmitt putosi hänen koneensa päälle molempien syöksyessä maahan. •••••••• [ sa-kuva | 80931 | L.Johnsson ]

#ww2 #wwII #WWII History #WWII aircraft #ww2 worldwar2 wwii #wwiihistory #war #worldwar2 #worldwarii #worldwar #worldwartwo #jatkosota #sotahistoria #finland #ww2finland #history #war history #historia #ww2history #Suomi #suomisodassa #continuation war #continuationwar #ww2 continuationwar #aircraft #pilot #jhlcolorizing #colorized #colorizing #colourised

[a-4skyhawk]

Nose art featuring Woody Woodpecker giving the thumbs up in the B-24 Liberator.

#b 24 liberator #nose art #wwii #wwii bombers #wwii aircraft

[mattykelevra]

P-51 Mustang's

#P-51 Mustang #beautiful airplane #legendary #WWII Fighter #wwii aircraft

[livastia-universe]

Study time! Went to the jet blast bash over the weekend and drew a few fellas that were at the museum. Lots of solid people both working at and visiting in the museum of flight; I'm thinking about trying to head there more often. Drawn first is the museum's resident Phantom II, and the second is the Commemorative Air Force's AT-19 Reliant.

#livastia #robots #livastia universe #lai #livastian military ai #mai #livastian ai #study #sketch #traditional art #wwii #wwii aircraft #warbird #jet #aircraft #airplane #museum of flight #phantom ii

[scribblingsorsomething]

Some more examples of my aviation art. More can be found here.

#airplanes #aircraft #aviation art #aviation #history #jets #me262 #bf110 #wyvern #messerschmitt #world war 2 #wwii aircraft #korean war #book cover #illustration #digital art

[planehistoria]

General Dynamics F-16 – The Rebirth of the Dogfighter | PlaneHistoria

Do you know at the end of the Cold War, the US Air Force was in search of a new fighter jet? Enter the General Dynamics F-16. This new aircraft marked a rebirth of the classic American dogfighter. The F-16 was designed to be an agile and maneuverable aircraft that could outthink and outmaneuver its opponents. The aircraft was built with a lightweight airframe and advanced avionics, giving it an edge in air-to-air combat. It was also designed to be versatile, able to carry a variety of weapons and sensors. The F-16 was an instant hit with pilots, who praised its agility and ability to execute complex maneuvers.

The General Dynamics F-16 was also designed to be cost-effective. The aircraft was designed to be easy to maintain and could be flown by a single pilot. This efficiency allowed the F-16 to be deployed to multiple theaters of operation, including the Persian Gulf War, the Kosovo War, and the Afghanistan War. The F-16 has been used by the US Air Force, as well as by other countries around the world. The F-16 has proven itself to be an effective and reliable aircraft, and its popularity continues to grow.

The General Dynamics F-16 has been an integral part of the US Air Force’s arsenal. It is a versatile aircraft that can be used in a variety of roles, from air-to-air combat to ground attack missions. The aircraft has seen action in multiple conflicts, proving its effectiveness and reliability. The F-16 is a testament to the power of American innovation and engineering, and it has earned its place as one of the most iconic aircraft of the modern age. The General Dynamics F-16 will continue to be a staple of the US Air Force for years to come. Visit our website to know more information.

#General Dynamics F-16 #C-5 Galaxy #Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird #Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback #SEPECAT Jaguar #Focke-Wulf Fw-190 #Grumman F-14 Tomcat #SR-71 Ichi-Ban #Air Force Buried #Military #world war1 #world war2 #education #history #news #wwii aircraft #cargo aircraft #aircrafts #history of aircraft #cold war