Tag: airplane
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Dornier Do 335 Luftwaffe Fighter
The Dornier Do 335 was a twin-engined fighter designed for the German Luftwaffe during the closing stages of the Second World War. The engines were arranged in a push-pull configuration, which produced a very fast aircraft. Overheating was a constant threat from the rear engine, a problem that continued throughout its development. By the end Read more
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Hawker Sea Fury in Cuban Service
Hawker Sea Fury in Cuban Service Acquisition and Delivery In 1958, the Fuerza Aérea del Ejercito de Cuba (FAEC) purchased a total of 17 refurbished Sea Furies from Hawker Aircraft. The aircraft were all ex-Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) aircraft and comprised 15 FB.11 fighter-bombers and two T.20 trainers. Deliveries began in 1958 and Read more
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AEG DJ.I Ground Attack Aircraft
AEG DJ.I Ground Attack Aircraft Still under development at the end of the First World War, the AEG DJ.I was a German ground attack aircraft. First flying in September 1918, its development was terminated by the Armistice. Highly streamlines, it had aluminium fuselage coverings and I-type interplane struts. Armament would have consisted of a pair Read more