Tag: WorldWartwo
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Grumman Avenger in British Service
Grumman Avenger in British Service Initially called the Tarpon when in British Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm service, the Grumman Avenger was renamed along with other US Navy aircraft to adopt US names for American built aircraft. The first 402 Grumman TBF-1s delivered were designated Tarpon GR.I (later changed to Avenger), 334 General Motors built… Read more
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Handley Page Halifax
Handley Page Halifax Index page for the Handley Page Halifax. Work in progress. Completed sections are linkd to from the lists below. Operators Versions Read more
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Bristol Beaufighter Mk 21
Bristol Beaufighter Mk 21 In January 1943 the Australian Government decided to commence production of the Bristol Beaufighter under the Department of Aircraft Production (DAP) organisation at Fishermans Bend, Melbourne, Victoria from 1944. Design changes included the use of Hercules VII or XVIII engines and the replacement of the wing mounted 0.303 inch machine guns… Read more