Aug 29, 2008 · There have been some conversations in the past about aircraft nicknames, their origins or the myths revolving around them. But there doesn't seem to be an actual thread devoted to trying …

Oct 23, 2025 · World War II Aviation, Historic, Current, Models, and any thing in the air

Nov 9, 2015 · I'm curious if anybody has compiled data regarding fuel-fraction data on aircraft in WWII? I know there are a number of variables that affect an aircraft's range and performance

Jul 10, 2012 · Japanese common knowledge about the military aircraft color is summarised as follows in our local Wiki. "From pre-ww2 to mid-war, the light gray called "明灰白色 (mei hai haku shoku = light …

Dec 7, 2025 · Discussion on the aircraft of WWII.

Feb 11, 2008 · Does anyone know where the recognition lights (White, Red, Green and Amber) were located on WWII aircraft. Also was there a specific order or arraignment for them. geneh Home Page

Jul 28, 2003 · The F4U engaged about 57% of the number of aircraft the F6F did, but the F6F shot down 2.4 times as many enemy aircraft. This tells me the F6F is firmly in the number one slot for U.S. …

Nov 9, 2015 · This is fairly naval aviation specific, but I'm curious if what requirements existed in terms of the following for operation off of the various carrier classes used by the US, UK, and Japan during …

Apr 9, 2005 · I'm not so knowledgeable in the matter of aircraft performance, but interestingly the Soviet planes are missing, and I was trying to find comparison between Luftwaffe and Red Air Force …

May 7, 2019 · What do the numbers mean in the aviation fuel grade designation 100/130? Were the different fuel grades dyed different colors in the USAAF? What grade was referred to by the British …