US WWII Bomber and Fighter aircrafts

JohninMK wrote:

pampa14 wrote:
I share with you some pictures of aircraft applied with camouflage called Barclay. A question, does this camouflage was used operationally or only a test? To see the photos, please visit the link below.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/camuflagens-barclay.html


Best Regards.

Looks like a typically stylish and impractical Italian design. Form over function.

actually it's brazilian, we have 12 MI-35M

search for AH-2 Sabre for more pictures.

JohninMK wrote:

pampa14 wrote:
I share with you some pictures of aircraft applied with camouflage called Barclay. A question, does this camouflage was used operationally or only a test? To see the photos, please visit the link below.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/camuflagens-barclay.html


Best Regards.

Looks like a typically stylish and impractical Italian design. Form over function.

Actually those aircraft are american carrier based types of 1940- TBD, BT, SB2U and F2A. Don't think they were used operationally with that cammo.

actually it's brazilian, we have 12 MI-35M

search for AH-2 Sabre for more pictures.

Arctic_Fox, you have to scroll down to see what Pampa is refering to.

mack8 wrote:

JohninMK wrote:

pampa14 wrote:
I share with you some pictures of aircraft applied with camouflage called Barclay. A question, does this camouflage was used operationally or only a test? To see the photos, please visit the link below.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/camuflagens-barclay.html


Best Regards.

Looks like a typically stylish and impractical Italian design. Form over function.

Actually those aircraft are american carrier based types of 1940- TBD, BT, SB2U and F2A. Don't think they were used operationally with that cammo.

actually it's brazilian, we have 12 MI-35M

search for AH-2 Sabre for more pictures.

Arctic_Fox, you have to scroll down to see what Pampa is refering to.

my bad...btw it can even be considered camouflage?

just looks like a common paint job or something like that.

I share with you some rare pictures (in color and w/b) of fighters Lockheed P-38 Lightnings captured and with German and Italian markings during World War II. Does anyone know how many were captured and how they came to Europe once they have been used in the Pacific? To view the photos visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/p-38-lightning-capturados.html


Best Regards.

pampa14 wrote:
I share with you some rare pictures (in color and w/b) of fighters Lockheed P-38 Lightnings captured and with German and Italian markings during World War II. Does anyone know how many were captured and how they came to Europe once they have been used in the Pacific? To view the photos visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/p-38-lightning-capturados.html


Best Regards.

I don't know the figure that were captured ... but P-38s were in service in large numbers on the western theatres including the Italian campaign

During World War II, the practice of customizing aircraft with drawings and pin ups reached the maximum creativity. I share with you some of the most curious nose arts created by the crews of B-25 Mitchell bombers. To see them, visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/b-25-mitchell-e-suas-nose-arts.html


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I share with you a collection of photos, some of them extremely rare, showing Allied bombers captured by Germans, Italians and Japanese. One question, does anyone know if during the Second World War a B-29 bomber was captured and tested? To see the photos, visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/bombardeiros-aliados-capturados.html


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AFAIK only by the Soviets....

During World War II, the Lockheed developed a long-range version of its famous fighter P-38 Lightning, however, due to technical problems the project was canceled. The link below provides a collection of interesting photos of the plane and a question: If the plane had entered service, have reached the success of the P-38? What do you think? Visit the link, see the photos and answer this question through a poll at the end of the post.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/03/lockheed-xp-58-chain-lightning.html


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Last Monday completed 74 years the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, one of the most painful days of American History. I share with you here a link that brings a collection of dramatic photos, many of them rare, showing the devastation caused by the attack on the airfields of the island. Visit the link below and answer the title question.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/o-dia-da-infamia-em-fotos.html


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Thank you. It should be remembered, just as Soviet/Russian history of WW2 should be remembered! You were our greatest ally and paid the highest price fighting Nazi Germany. Several of my Uncles fought in the Pacific, and one in France. I've seen a photo of him and wounded comrades. They look like they had been through hell, which they had. That look in the eyes. My older first cousin was killed by a Japanese sniper. He was his parents' only child.
Salute to all brave men and women!

"The Soviet Union was a vital ally of the United States, Britain, and France in the fight to defeat Hitler. Soviets suffered by far the highest death toll of any nation in battling Nazi Germany."

American Intelligence was already aware of Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. They shifted their naval assets from there just few days before attack and replaced it with obsolete WW1 shios and other assets.

Funny how a stab in the back attack then could be justified by todays spin doctors as pre emptive self defence.

Japan was an Empire and had already military bases and troops in other countries... its primary problem was a lack of raw resources like oil and rubber.

The British and US empires also had colonies around the place to ensure their economies were not limited by the resources of their home countries though the natural resources of the US were significantly greater than the resources of the UK but when you add in the British empire they were probably quite comparable...

The thing is that if some power had blockaded US or UK ports then a military reaction directed at the source of the "blockade" would be something most people would expect to happen... except those kept in the dark...

Developed shortly after World War II, the Twin Mustang was not involved in the conflict, however, as it would have been his performance against the German fighters? The P-82 had anticipated the end of the war? What do you think? The link below provides an interesting report about these questions and an extensive collection of photographs, some rare and unreleased for me. To see the full report and the photos visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/03/north-american-p-82f-82-twin-mustang.html


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I found these rare and amazing photos showing Curtiss P-40 Warhawk on the deck or operating on aircraft carriers. There was a naval version of this fighter? To see the photos, visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/curtiss-p-40-em-porta-avioes.html


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I share with you an impressive collection of images of the Allied aircraft captured and tested during World War II and with German markings, the Squadron commanded by Theodor Rosarius. The article includes tons of pictures, some of them extremely rare and also color photos. To view all the photos visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/zirkus-rosarius.html


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pampa14 wrote:
I share with you an impressive collection of images of the Allied aircraft captured and tested during World War II and with German markings, the Squadron commanded by Theodor Rosarius. The article includes tons of pictures, some of them extremely rare and also color photos. To view all the photos visit the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/zirkus-rosarius.html


Best Regards!

Solders wearing soviet uniform. Maybe it's one the B-24 after emegency landing,later restored and made combat flights in 203 Guards Aviation Regiment

I share with you some pictures of rare versions of the first US operational night fighter. Does anyone know if the equipment and weapons tested were used in combat? The collection of photos can be viewed by visiting the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/02/p-61-black-widow-em-testes-especiais.html


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Look at this! Did You know this rare and unusual version of the P-51 Mustang? The link below has some photos and a question: this version entered service or combat? To see all the pictures and answer the question above, please visit the link below and leave your comment.


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/p-51-mustang-jato.html


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Looking for naval fighters on the web I found this article with pictures of Republic P-47 Thunderbolts embarked on aircraft carriers. There was a naval version of this plane? The report and photos, never seen by me before, can be viewed at the link below:


http://aviacaoemfloripa.blogspot.com.br/2011/01/um-p-47-naval.html


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