Tag: Aircraft
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Turkish Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Turkish Service In the late 1930s, the Turkish Air Force (Türk Hava Kuvvetleri) was undergoing a rapid process of modernization. Determined to replace its mixed fleet of older biplanes and early monoplanes, Turkey sought modern fighters from several European powers, including Britain, Germany, and France. Among the types acquired during this period Read more
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In British Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In British Service In late June 1940, Britain sought French assistance to strengthen its defences in Egypt. On 23 June, Groupe de Chasse I/7 dispatched three Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 fighters to El Amira via Ismailia. Two days later, France signed an armistice with Germany, and the pilots were ordered to return to Lebanon. Instead, Read more
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Bristol Beaufighter Mk IC
Bristol Beaufighter Mk IC The Bristol Beaufighter was a heavy fighter derived from the Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber. The Mk IC was specifically designed for RAF Coastal Command to provide a long range fighter and strike aircraft. Read more