Tag: WorldWartwo
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Hawker Henley Target Tug
Hawker Henley Target Tug Designed to meet the 1934 Air Ministry Specification P.4/34 for a light bomber, the Hawker Henley first flew on 10 March 1937. By the time the Henley and the competing Fairey P.4/43 flew, the Air Ministry had dropped its requirement for a light bomber. This decision appears to have been based Read more
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Junkers Ju 86
Junkers Ju 86 Designed as both a bomber for the Luftwaffe and transport for Luft Hansa, the Junkers Ju 86 first flew on 4 November 1934. Four Ju 86D bombers were sent to Spain during the Civil War, where it was found that the diesel engines could not withstand rough treatment during combat. Although production Read more
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Junkers Ju 86 in Swedish Service
Junkers Ju 86 in Swedish Service Sweden ordered 40 Junkers Ju 86 bombers which were delivered from 1936 to 1938. They were designated Ju 86K by Junkers and operated as the B3 by the Swedish Air Force (Flygvapnet). SAAB obtained a licence to produce an additional 40 aircraft, of which 16 would be from parts Read more