The Boulton Paul Defiant was built around a powered dorsal turret with four .303 Browning machine guns and it famously had no fixed forward firing guns.
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#BoultonPaulDefiant #Defiant #WW2Aviation #RAF #Aviation
December 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The Boulton Paul Defiant was built around a powered dorsal turret with four .303 Browning machine guns and it famously had no fixed forward firing guns.
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#BoultonPaulDefiant #Defiant #WW2Aviation #RAF #Aviation
While out walking in the Forest of Bowland we came across this moving memorial tucked away in the landscape. It is easy to pass through countryside like this without realising how much aviation history it quietly holds.
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#AviationHistory #WW2Aviation #AviationMemorial #RememberThem #Warbirds
December 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
While out walking in the Forest of Bowland we came across this moving memorial tucked away in the landscape. It is easy to pass through countryside like this without realising how much aviation history it quietly holds.
#AviationHistory #WW2Aviation #AviationMemorial #RememberThem #Warbirds
#AviationHistory #WW2Aviation #AviationMemorial #RememberThem #Warbirds
The P-51 Mustang Old Crow was flown by Bud Anderson of the 357th Fighter Group and became one of the most successful escort fighters of World War Two.
#p51mustang #warbird #aviationhistory #ww2aviation #aviationlovers
#p51mustang #warbird #aviationhistory #ww2aviation #aviationlovers
December 31, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The P-51 Mustang Old Crow was flown by Bud Anderson of the 357th Fighter Group and became one of the most successful escort fighters of World War Two.
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#p51mustang #warbird #aviationhistory #ww2aviation #aviationlovers
From Norway to the skies over Britain, the Heinkel He 111 became one of the Luftwaffe’s most recognisable bombers. But was it Germany’s most effective bomber of the war?
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#HeinkelHe111 #Luftwaffe #WW2Aviation #AviationHistory #Warbirds
August 21, 2026 at 8:20 AM
From Norway to the skies over Britain, the Heinkel He 111 became one of the Luftwaffe’s most recognisable bombers. But was it Germany’s most effective bomber of the war?
#HeinkelHe111 #Luftwaffe #WW2Aviation #AviationHistory #Warbirds
#HeinkelHe111 #Luftwaffe #WW2Aviation #AviationHistory #Warbirds
The lovely Miss Mitchell and her nose gun. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing
June 12, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The lovely Miss Mitchell and her nose gun. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing
When Dad flew with the @royalairforceuk with 40 Squadron over enemy territory during WW2, airmen would be issued with maps to assist escape, if shot down over enemy territory. They were printed on silk, to aid concealment. I found one them clearing old papers.
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#maps #ww2maps #ww2aviation
November 21, 2024 at 11:13 AM
When Dad flew with the @royalairforceuk with 40 Squadron over enemy territory during WW2, airmen would be issued with maps to assist escape, if shot down over enemy territory. They were printed on silk, to aid concealment. I found one them clearing old papers.
#maps #ww2maps #ww2aviation
#maps #ww2maps #ww2aviation
Fighter patrols submarine hunts and nonstop convoy cover all from one legendary runway. Facing the North African coast Gibraltar controlled the skies at the entrance to the Mediterranean throughout the Second World War.
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#aviationhistory #ww2aviation #militaryaviation #aviationdaily #aviationlovers
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Fighter patrols submarine hunts and nonstop convoy cover all from one legendary runway. Facing the North African coast Gibraltar controlled the skies at the entrance to the Mediterranean throughout the Second World War.
#aviationhistory #ww2aviation #militaryaviation #aviationdaily #aviationlovers
#aviationhistory #ww2aviation #militaryaviation #aviationdaily #aviationlovers
Did you know! N1K2 Kyōfū-Kai was the reserved name for a planned upgrade to the Japanese floatplane. It was meant to house a much larger engine, but the aircraft was never actually built! #WW2Aviation #N1K2 #Kyofu #AviationHistory #WW2Aircraft
August 13, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Did you know! N1K2 Kyōfū-Kai was the reserved name for a planned upgrade to the Japanese floatplane. It was meant to house a much larger engine, but the aircraft was never actually built! #WW2Aviation #N1K2 #Kyofu #AviationHistory #WW2Aircraft
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Uncovering Restored Footage: Experience the Polikarpov I-16 as Never Before!
The groundbreaking Polikarpov I-16!
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Uncovering Restored Footage: Experience the Polikarpov I-16 as Never Before!
The groundbreaking Polikarpov I-16!
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Restored Footage: Experience the Polikarpov #I-16 as Never Seen Before! #worldwar2 #militaryhistory
In this fascinating restored footage, you'll get a glimpse into the history of the Polikarpov I-16, one of the most iconic planes of World War II.This restor...
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November 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM
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Uncovering Restored Footage: Experience the Polikarpov I-16 as Never Before!
The groundbreaking Polikarpov I-16!
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Uncovering Restored Footage: Experience the Polikarpov I-16 as Never Before!
The groundbreaking Polikarpov I-16!
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Blister (RAF Museum, 2015)
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November 12, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The lovely Miss Mitchell. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine
June 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The lovely Miss Mitchell. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine
Meet Alabama Rammer Jammer, a Mustang with one of the best tongue twister names of the war.
So what is your favourite P51 Mustang name?
#ww2aviation #usairforcehistory #ww2pilots #fighteraircraft #p51mustang
So what is your favourite P51 Mustang name?
#ww2aviation #usairforcehistory #ww2pilots #fighteraircraft #p51mustang
December 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Meet Alabama Rammer Jammer, a Mustang with one of the best tongue twister names of the war.
So what is your favourite P51 Mustang name?
#ww2aviation #usairforcehistory #ww2pilots #fighteraircraft #p51mustang
So what is your favourite P51 Mustang name?
#ww2aviation #usairforcehistory #ww2pilots #fighteraircraft #p51mustang
The lovely Miss Mitchell and her nose gun. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing
June 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
The lovely Miss Mitchell and her nose gun. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing
Did you know! The Supermarine Seafire was a navalized Spitfire built for aircraft carriers. Its narrow landing gear made deck landings so tricky that early models suffered high accident rates! #SupermarineSeafire #WW2Aviation #RoyalNavy #Spitfire #AviationHistory
August 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Did you know! The Supermarine Seafire was a navalized Spitfire built for aircraft carriers. Its narrow landing gear made deck landings so tricky that early models suffered high accident rates! #SupermarineSeafire #WW2Aviation #RoyalNavy #Spitfire #AviationHistory
The Vickers Wellington is famous for its geodetic airframe designed by Barnes Wallis which gave the bomber exceptional strength for its weight and helped many crews return even after severe damage.
#vickerswellington #wellingtonbomber #barneswallis #raf #ww2aviation
#vickerswellington #wellingtonbomber #barneswallis #raf #ww2aviation
December 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The Vickers Wellington is famous for its geodetic airframe designed by Barnes Wallis which gave the bomber exceptional strength for its weight and helped many crews return even after severe damage.
#vickerswellington #wellingtonbomber #barneswallis #raf #ww2aviation
#vickerswellington #wellingtonbomber #barneswallis #raf #ww2aviation
Did you know! The H8K4-L Seikū was a transport flying boat canceled to focus on home-defense fighters. A proposed land-based attack bomber variant is retroactively known as "G9K Gunzan"! #H8K #G9K #WW2Aviation #AviationHistory #IJN
August 14, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Did you know! The H8K4-L Seikū was a transport flying boat canceled to focus on home-defense fighters. A proposed land-based attack bomber variant is retroactively known as "G9K Gunzan"! #H8K #G9K #WW2Aviation #AviationHistory #IJN
American Attack Aircraft, Part 3: The First Production Variants #AviationHistory #MilitaryAircraft #WW2Aviation #AirForce #AerialCombat
American Attack Aircraft, Part 3: The First Production Variants
As mentioned in the previous part, in 1925 the leadership of the U.S. Army Air Service concluded that large, armored aircraft were unsuitable for direct support of ground forces. What was needed were much lighter, faster, and more maneuverable attack aircraft. Rather than designing these from scratch, existing reconnaissance planes could be converted. Obvious candidates for […]
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August 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
American Attack Aircraft, Part 3: The First Production Variants #AviationHistory #MilitaryAircraft #WW2Aviation #AirForce #AerialCombat
CAC Ca-4 Ca-11 Woomera www.destinationsjourney.com/historical-m... #ca-11Woomera #commonwealthaviation #lightbomber #attack #aircraft
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CAC Ca-4 Ca-11 Woomera - Destination's Journey
Photos of the CAC Ca-4 / Ca-11 Woomera an Australian designed bomber and dive bomber, cancelled before becoming operational with the RAAF
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September 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
AirFest 2026 brings historic WWII warbirds to Cape May Airport, Sept 3-6! See the Me 262 jet, C-47, and Pacific Theater combat planes up close, plus live music, food trucks, and family fun at NAS Wildwood.
#AirFest2026 #CapeMay #WW2Aviation #Warbirds #AviationHistory
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September 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
AirFest 2026 brings historic WWII warbirds to Cape May Airport, Sept 3-6! See the Me 262 jet, C-47, and Pacific Theater combat planes up close, plus live music, food trucks, and family fun at NAS Wildwood.
#AirFest2026 #CapeMay #WW2Aviation #Warbirds #AviationHistory
#AirFest2026 #CapeMay #WW2Aviation #Warbirds #AviationHistory
Miss Mitchell and her massive Radial Engine. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine
June 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Miss Mitchell and her massive Radial Engine. See her in person Saturday at the Hanger Dance at Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing #b25 #ww2aviation #ww2 #drawing #timelapse #radialengine
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Life from 1945...the Hump Pilot's Express gazette. Recognize any names in here? My dad was there. Read all about it in his first-person account in THE ABLE QUEEN.
#ww2 #airforce #ww2aviation #ww2airshow
Life from 1945...the Hump Pilot's Express gazette. Recognize any names in here? My dad was there. Read all about it in his first-person account in THE ABLE QUEEN.
#ww2 #airforce #ww2aviation #ww2airshow
May 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Life from 1945...the Hump Pilot's Express gazette. Recognize any names in here? My dad was there. Read all about it in his first-person account in THE ABLE QUEEN.
#ww2 #airforce #ww2aviation #ww2airshow
Life from 1945...the Hump Pilot's Express gazette. Recognize any names in here? My dad was there. Read all about it in his first-person account in THE ABLE QUEEN.
#ww2 #airforce #ww2aviation #ww2airshow