Tag: Second World War
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Croatian Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Croatian Service The Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 was one of France’s principal fighter aircraft at the outbreak of the Second World War. Though quickly rendered obsolete by rapid wartime advances, the aircraft found a second life in several air forces across occupied Europe. Among the lesser-known operators was the air arm of the Independent Read more
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Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Polish Service
Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 In Polish Service When Germany invaded Poland in September 1939, many experienced Polish airmen escaped through Romania to France, determined to continue the fight against the Axis powers. These men formed the nucleus of the Polish Air Force in exile, which came under French command in 1939–1940. Among the aircraft types they flew Read more
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Boulton Paul Defiant
The Boulton Paul Defiant is a British interceptor aircraft that served with the Royal Air Force during World War II. The Defiant was designed as a turret fighter, without any forward-firing guns. Photo Menu Prototypes Under Construction 264 Squadron – Day Fighters 264 Squadron – Night Fighters Miscellaneous Day Fighters Polish Night Fighters Night Fighters Read more