Tag: Second World War
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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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Alekseyev I-21 Soviet Jet Fighter
Alekseyev I-21 The Alekseyev I-21 was a post-war Soviet jet fighter project developed under Semyon M. Alekseyev at OKB-21 in Gorky during the critical transition from piston to jet propulsion in the late 1940s. Conceived as a twin-engine, single-seat interceptor, the design reflected contemporary Soviet requirements for high speed, heavy cannon armament, and adequate range… Read more