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on November 2, 1947. Conceived as a personnel and materiel carrier, the single hull prototype was designed to fly Trans-Atlantic to avoid World War II German submarines that were sinking Allied ships in large numbers. Completed in 1947 after the end of the War, the wooden winged giant is nearly six times
Wingspan: 19.25
Length: 13.25
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Hood (pennant number 51) model will be displayed with pride in someones home or office. HMS Hood (pennant number 51) History: HMS Hood (pennant number 51) was a battlecruiser of the Royal Navy, and considered the pride of the Royal Navy in the interwar period and during the early period of World War II
Length: 24
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Dr.I Triplane. The World War I rotary engines had a unique operating characteristic in which the engine crankcase and cylinders would rotate, while the crankshaft was stationary. The weight of the spinning engine mass created a gyroscopic effect, which would impact the flying characteristics
Wingspan: 16.75
Length: 11.15
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magnificence into this detailed Display Model. Consolidated PB4Y Privateer History: During World War II, the B-24-derived PB4Y-1 Liberator (originally designed for the US Army Air Corps) had performed very well for the US Navy as a maritime patrol plane, but in 1943 it was decided to navalize the aircraft as a
Wingspan: 20
Length: 14.19
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supersonic fighter-bomber used by the United States Air Force. The Mach 2 capable F-105 bore the brunt of strike bombing over North Vietnam during the early years of the Vietnam War. Originally designed and deployed as a single seat aircraft, a two-seat Wild Weasel version was later developed for use
Wingspan: 9.25
Length: 17.75
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than the size of a football field. Some aviation experts consider the FIAT G55 Centauro the best single seat fighter produced for the Italian air force in World War Two. The Fiat G55 Centauro was a redesigned version of the G50 Freccia. Differences included a DB 605 A-1 engine, an improved fineness
Wingspan: 17.36
Length: 13.92
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stretcher cases. The stretchers with wounded soldiers could be loaded through large doors on the right side of the fuselage. The CAFs Storch is a D model, ambulance version. Over 2,500 Storchs were built during World War II, and production continued in France and Czechoslovakia after the war.
Wingspan: 17.53
Length: 11.83
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bomber made by Douglas during World War II. The SBD was the United States Navy's main dive bomber from mid-1940 until late 1943, when it was supplanted, although not entirely replaced, by the SB2C Helldiver. The Northrop BT-1 provided the basis for the SBD, which began manufacture in 1940. Ed Heinemann
Wingspan: 15.5
Length: 12.5
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aid operations. The Korean War, which began in June, 1950, showed that World War II-era transportsC-119 Flying Boxcars, C-47 Skytrains and C-46 Commandoswere inadequate for modern warfare. Thus on 2 February 1951, the United States Air Force issued a General Operating Requirement (GOR) for a new
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and inflight refueling capacity carried over from "C" models. In the end of that conflict, the F-100 would see thousands of sorties completed matching the capability and versatility of its venerable North American cousin - the P-51 Mustang in World War Two. The F-100 "B" model was a proposed Mach 2 nuclear
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Logo Minnesota Seaplane Pilot Association that adds magnificence into this detailed Display Model. de Havilland Beaver On Floats History: The de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver is a single engined, high wing, propeller-driven, STOL aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada, primarily known as a bush
Wingspan: 17.45
Length: 11.83
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. Production was brought to an end after the United States entered the Second World War in December 1941, but the Cadet had found a new role. The Cadet was one of six models that Al Mooney designed during his eight years at Culver. He would leave to found Mooney Aircraft.
Wingspan: 16.14
Length: 10.8
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-1650-7, a two-stage two-speed supercharged 12-cylinder Packard-built version of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and was armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) Browning M2/AN machine guns, a version of the Browning adapted for use in combat aircraft. After World War II and the Korean conflict, many
Wingspan: 17.76
Length: 15.45
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Lockheeds Electra Junior in the late 1930s, but after the United States entry into World War II production soared in order to meet the needs of the US military for trainers and utility transports. All branches of service flew versions of the Twin Beech, and this continued when the US Air Force came
Wingspan: 17.52
Length: 12.83
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military transport that was developed from the Douglas DC-3 airliner. It was used extensively by the Allies during World War II and remained in front line operations through the 1950s with a few remaining in operation to this day. Design and development During World War II, the armed forces of many
Wingspan: 16
Length: 11
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.K.M. Admiral Scheer model will be displayed with pride in someones home or office. D.K.M. Admiral Scheer History: Admiral Scheer was a Deutschland class heavy cruiser (often termed a pocket battleship) which served with the Kriegsmarine of Nazi Germany during World War II. The vessel was named after Admiral
Length: 24
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trainer aircraft designed by North American Aviation, used to train fighter pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Navy, Royal Air Force and other air forces of the British Commonwealth during World War II. The T-6 is known by a variety of designations depending on the model
Wingspan: 10.75
Length: 15.75
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Albatros. The design is still produced in an evolved state as the L-159, while more than 2,600 L-39s still serve with over 30 air forces around the world. The Albatros is versatile, seeing duty in light attack missions as well as basic and advanced pilot training, and is the most widely-used jet trainer
Wingspan: 13.07
Length: 17.05
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of the legendary Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, and was armed with six .50 caliber (12.7 mm) Browning M2/AN machine guns, a version of the Browning adapted for use in combat aircraft. After World War II and the Korean conflict, many Mustangs were converted for civilian use, especially air racing. The Mustang
Wingspan: 17.76
Length: 15.45
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.IV as a viable successor, some E.IIIs were fitted with twin guns. The only known surviving original Fokker Eindecker of any version exists at the London Science Museum, a Fokker E.III that has been in the Science Museum's possession since its capture in World War I. It is currently on display fully
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long, and was capable of 36 knots. She carried one aircraft and her main armament was 10 8-inch guns. The Haguro was laid down on 16 March 1925, launched and named on 24 March 1928, and was commissioned into the Imperial Navy on 25 April 1929. Her service in the Second World War started in the Dutch
Length: 24
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have been undertaken by Lockheed, but the concept, shape, capabilities, appearance and ethos of the Constellation were entirely driven by Hughes' continual intercession during the design process. After World War II, the Constellation soon came into its own as a popular, fast, civilian airliner
Wingspan: 14.75
Length: 13.5
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book, Empires of the Sky, the intricate design may have been undertaken by Lockheed, but the concept, shape, capabilities, appearance and ethos of the Constellation were entirely driven by Hughes' continual intercession during the design process. After World War II, the Constellation soon came into its
Wingspan: 16
Length: 17.25
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mere nine months later. The first production aircraft was delivered in February 1945 and the first squadron was operational by 21 May, but World War II was over before the aircraft saw combat service. Postwar, the F8F became a major U.S. Navy fighter, equipping 24 fighter squadrons. Often mentioned
Wingspan: 17.5
Length: 13.5
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