Tag: World War Two
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Hawker Hector Army Co-operation Plane
Hawker Hector Army Co-operation Plane Developed from the Hawker Hart, the Hawker Hector was an army co-operation aircraft designed to replace the Audax in Royal Air Force service. Powered by a Napier Dagger III engine rather than the Rolls Royce Kestrel (which were required for Hind production), the Hector entered service in February 1937. By Read more
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French Heavy Cruiser Duquesne
The French heavy cruiser Duquesne was the lead ship of her class class which also included Tourville. Following her commissioning, Duquesne served primarily in the Mediterranean, participating in various training exercises and goodwill missions. In January 1940, she was involved in the search for the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. After the British executed Read more
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PZL P.7a Polish Fighter Aircraft
The PZL P.7a was developed by the Polish aircraft manufacturer Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze (PZL)with its first flight occurring in 1930. The aircraft was designed by Zygmunt Puławski, who created an innovative gull-wing configuration that became a distinctive feature of Polish fighter aircraft of this era. This high-wing design provided excellent pilot visibility and structural advantages. Read more