Tag: aviation
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Finnish Service Page 1
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Finnish Service Page 1 During the early years of World War II, Finland found itself in urgent need of modern fighter aircraft to defend its skies against the Soviet Union. One of the more unusual solutions to this shortage was the acquisition of the French-built Morane-Saulnier M.S.406, a radial-engined monoplane that had… Read more
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Finnish Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 Undergoing Maintenance
Finnish Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 Undergoing Maintenance Read more
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Ilyushin Il-22 The First Soviet Jet-Engined Bomber
Ilyushin Il-22 The First Soviet Jet-Engined Bomber The Ilyushin Il-22 was the first Soviet jet-engined bomber to fly on 24 July 1947. Powered by four Lyulka TR-1 turbojets, it was under powered, as the engines only produced 80% of their planned thrust. As a result, the Il-22 was unable to meet its design criteria and… Read more