Tag: airplane
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Arado Ar 196A-5
Arado Ar 196A-5 The final production version of the Arado Ar 196 was the A-5, which entered production in 1943. Major changes included new radios and cockpit instruments, switching the rear gun to the much-improved MG 81Z with 2000 rounds of ammunition, changing the cannon type to the MG FF/M with extended 90 round magazines,… Read more
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Dornier Do 17 in Swiss Service
Dornier Do 17 in Swiss Service The Swiss Air Force operated one Dornier Do 17Z-2, that was interned after landing at Basel Airport in April 1940. Read more
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Bristol Beaufighter in Australian Service
Bristol Beaufighter in Australian Service Bristol Beaufighters were operated by Australia in both the European and Pacific Theatres during the Second World War. In Europe, RAAF Number 455 and 456 Squadrons operated under RAF control, with 455 using its Beaufighters as part of Coastal Command’s Strike Wing, while 456 operated as a night fighter squadron.… Read more