Tag: World War Two
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Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu
Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu The Kawanishi N1K1 Kyofu (Allied code name Rex) was a single seat floatplane fighter. It was designed to support offensive operations where no forward airstrips were available. However, by the time it became operational, Japan was on the defensive and the role for the fighter had disappeared. As a consequence, only 97 were built.… Read more
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Messerschmitt Bf 110 in Italian Service
Messerschmitt Bf 110 in Italian Service The Regia Aeronautica operated three Messerschmitt Bf 110C-3 fighters with the 235a Squadriglia del 41°Stormo. Read more
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Junkers Ju 86 in Austrian Service
Junkers Ju 86 in Austrian Service The Republic of Austria ordered 12 Junkers Ju 86 bombers, although only three were actually delivered (in December 1937) before the Anschluss (the integration of Austria into Germany). At this time the three that had been delivered were back in Germany to have defects repaired. Read more