Description: The A6M2b Zero fighter marked the beginning of a new era in naval aviation and was the first shipboard fighter capable of outperforming land-based aircraft. With its tight turning radius, it was an extremely deadly weapon in a dogfight, and was famous for its ability to outmanoeuvre all the US’s early fighter aircraft.
Description: The Typhoon was a British single-seat fighter bomber that entered into service in 1941 and was an intended replacement for the Hawker Hurricane in the ’interceptor role’
Ref: AIR01031
Created: 07/06/2011
BOULTON PAUL DEFIANT NF.I
Description: The Boulton Paul Defiant found a successful niche as a night-fighter during the German ’Blitz’ on London, scoring a significant number of combat kills before being moved to training and support roles.
Description: The Yak-9D from 1944 was an extended range version of the succesful type operational over Stalingrad in late 1942, being able to escort heavy bombers.
Ref: AIR01039
Created: 07/06/2011
BELL P-39Q "AIRACOBRA"
Description: The Airacobra saw combat throughout the world, particularly in the Southwest Pacific, Mediterranean and Russian theatres. Because its engine was not equipped with a supercharger, the P-39 performed best below 17,000 feet altitude. It often was used at lower altitudes for such missions as ground strafing.