Tag: WWII
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Letov S-228 in Estonian Service
Letov Š-228 in Estonian Service Letov sent the Š-128 registered OK-VOT on a demonstration tour of the Baltic states in September 1931. Estonia expressed interest but required several modifications. To meet the Estonia requirements, the Š-128 received a new landing gear with hydropneumatic shock absorbers and an increased vertical and horizontal tail area. The modified Read more
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Dornier Do 335 Luftwaffe Fighter
The Dornier Do 335 was a twin-engined fighter designed for the German Luftwaffe during the closing stages of the Second World War. The engines were arranged in a push-pull configuration, which produced a very fast aircraft. Overheating was a constant threat from the rear engine, a problem that continued throughout its development. By the end Read more
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Heinkel He 114 in German Service
Heinkel He 114 in German Service Designed to relace the Heinkel He 60 on German warships, the Heinkel He 114 floatplane was not a great success and was soon replaced by the Arado Ar 196. He 114 floatplanes were used aboard the hilfskreuzer (auxiliary cruisers or raiders) Atlantis, Pinguin and Widder with each equipped with Read more