Aug 29, 2008 · There have been some conversations in the past about aircraft nicknames, their origins or the myths revolving around them. But there doesn't seem to be an actual thread …

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Nov 23, 2025 · Discussion on the aircraft of WWII.

Jul 28, 2003 · The F4U engaged about 57% of the number of aircraft the F6F did, but the F6F shot down 2.4 times as many enemy aircraft. This tells me the F6F is firmly in the number one …

Nov 9, 2015 · The fuel fraction on strike aircraft was a trade off. With bombers there is a fuel load and cruising speed that gives a range where no bombs can be carried. With the Halifax and …

Oct 19, 2006 · Aircraft Markings and Camouflage (4 Viewers) A place to discuss markings and camouflage of various WWII aircraft 1 2 3 … 39 Next

Dec 24, 2007 · I spent some time compiling statistics for US aircraft types used in WWII. I used the report entitled Naval Aviation Combat Statistics – World War II compiled by the US Navy in …

Nov 9, 2015 · This is fairly naval aviation specific, but I'm curious if what requirements existed in terms of the following for operation off of the various carrier classes used by the US, UK, and …

Apr 9, 2005 · I'm not so knowledgeable in the matter of aircraft performance, but interestingly the Soviet planes are missing, and I was trying to find comparison between Luftwaffe and Red Air …

Feb 11, 2008 · Does anyone know where the recognition lights (White, Red, Green and Amber) were located on WWII aircraft. Also was there a specific order or arraignment for them. geneh …