I don't know about your area but up here in the northeast I was very disapointed in the mainstream media for barely giving these great men a few...
Maybe I could borrow that top thing to till my garden!
I think the proximity fuze was used against infantry for the first time during the Bulge!
Those are some of the best photos I've seen. Thanks!
In Hunnicutt's Pershing book there is a good honest comparison between the Panther, Tiger I and the Pershing. He states that all three tanks have...
I origionally thought that the officers and NCO's were issued pistols to defend themselves from their own troops.
I read a funny acout in the CBI of the only DC 2 1/2. It seems a DC-2 damaged a wing on landing. The maintenance crew removed a wing from a junker...
Some years ago I read that the Franks best speed during the war was around 390 mph. After the surrender the plane was tested by US pilots and...
Right now I'd like a 1/4 pounder !
If the Sherman was a Jumbo with the HVSS suspension armed with the 17 pounder I would go with that but since it never was built I have to go with...
I used to get that comic. I had forgotten until you mentioned it.
I have read that the 4 gun turret caused enough turbulence that some were removed.
It makes more sense if you consider that it was a quiet area with a road network that could go almost anywhere along the front as the allies...
I've always found the P-39 a factinating plane. For all it's faults I think it's advancements were far ahead of the curve. Tricycle landing gear,...
That was good info. It seems the hellcats even though small in number made a pretty good showing for themselves. Good info. Thanks.
Thanks, That helps fill a gap.
The H model was only an intermin model that was never supposed to be produced. The USAAF had to accept it because the J egg assembly was not ready...
I would say the #1 operational description would be KILLS. The ME 262 would have to be considered operational as it has a verified record. Next...
Urban Drew shot down two 262's in one pass while flying a P-51.
According to Warren Bodie the P-38 L could make 421 mph at about 25,00 feet. If WEP was used it could make around 440 mph for about 5 mins. of combat.
