Category: Military
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Portuguese Unprotected Cruiser Adamastor
Portuguese Unprotected Cruiser Adamastor The NRP Adamastor was an unprotected cruiser of the Portuguese Navy, built during a period of naval rearmament that followed the 1890 British Ultimatum. Funded in part by public subscription, she symbolised a national effort to restore maritime prestige and strengthen Portugal’s ability to police its overseas empire. Design and Characteristics… Read more
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Fiat G.55 Centauro
Fiat G.55 Centauro The Fiat G.55 Centauro was among the most capable Italian fighters of the Second World War. Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli, it first flew on 30 April 1942 and was powered by the license-built Daimler-Benz DB 605A (Fiat RA.1050 R.C.58 Tifone). It combined a robust airframe with heavy armament, typically three 20 mm… Read more
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Fiat G.55 Centauro in German Service
Fiat G.55 Centauro in German Service The Fiat G.55 Centauro was among the most capable Italian fighters of the Second World War and attracted serious attention from the German Luftwaffe during 1943 and 1944. Designed by Giuseppe Gabrielli and built by Fiat Aviazione, the G.55 was powered by the licence built Daimler Benz DB 605A… Read more