Category: Aircraft
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Broken Hill New South Wales
Broken Hill New South Wales Broken Hill, located in the far west of New South Wales, is one of Australia’s most iconic mining cities. Known as the “Silver City,” it is surrounded by vast outback landscapes and has played a central role in the nation’s economic and industrial development. Established in the 1880s following the… Read more
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Dewoitine D.520 in German Service
Dewoitine D.520 in German Service When Germany invaded Vichy France in November 1942 they captured 246 Dewoitine D.520s. In addition, a batch of 62 was completed under German occupation. Of these fighters, 96 were sent to Bulgaria and 60 to Italy. The remaining fighters were used as advanced trainers by the Luftwaffe. Read more
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Dewoitine D.520
Dewoitine D.520 The Dewoitine D.520 was a French single-seat fighter that entered squadron service in early 1940. It originated from a 1936 French Air Force specification for a modern interceptor with high speed, strong climb performance, and a centrally mounted 20 mm cannon. Designers relied on the Hispano-Suiza 12Y liquid-cooled V-12, the most powerful domestically… Read more