Tag: Second World War
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Hawker Hurricane Mk IV
Hawker Hurricane Mk IV The Hawker Hurricane Mark IV was the final major ground-attack and close-support version of the famous British fighter. Developed in 1942, it evolved from the earlier Mk II series, but was modified to better withstand the demands of low-level operations. The Mk IV was characterised by its strengthened wing, capable of Read more
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PZL.37 Łoś Polish Bomber
PZL.37 Łoś Polish Bomber The PZL.37 Łoś was a modern Polish twin-engine medium bomber developed in the late 1930s, regarded at the time as one of the most advanced aircraft of its type in Europe. Designed by the Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze (PZL) aircraft works in Warsaw, it was meant to replace the aging Potez 25 Read more
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LaGG-3 Evaluated by Japan
LaGG-3 Evaluated by Japan In the spring of 1942, a Soviet pilot from the USSR’s Far Eastern Air Force Unit defected to the USSR to Japan flying a LaGG-3 series 8 fighter. He made a wheels-up landing, resulting in minor damage to the aircraft. After repairs, it was evaluated against Japanese fighters and found to Read more