Specialty Graphics

Photos of World War II Aircraft

Avro Lancaster Bomber

During World War II, thousands of four-engined Lancaster heavy bombers served with the Royal Air force.

This particular aircraft is owned and operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2009.

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TBM Avenger

The TBM Avenger was a World War II era torpedo bomber developed for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2010.

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SB2C Helldiver

Built by Curtiss, the SB2C was an American carrier-based dive bomber.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

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P-40 Warhawk

The Curtiss P-40 Warhawk first flew during the late 1930's.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

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Hawker Sea Fury

The Hawker Sea Fury was a fighter operated by the Royal Navy.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

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B-17 Flying Fortress

The B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engined heavy bomber.

B-17G "Yankee Lady"

The "Yankee Lady" is a B-17G owned and operated by the Yankee Air Museum. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)

Exterior

B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 Yankee Lady B-17G chin turret B-17 Yankee Lady B-17 belly turret

Cockpit

B-17 flight deck B-17 instrument panel B-17 interior

Bomb Bay

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Ball Turret

B-17 ammunition feed B-17 ball gunner position B-17 belly turret B-17 belly turret detail

Waist Gunner Positions

B-17 port 12.7mm machine gun B-17 Waist gunner positions B-17 .50 caliber machine gun

Top Turret

B-17 top turret

Tail Cone

B-17 Flying Fortress


B-17G "Sentimental Journey"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)
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B-17G "Liberty Bell"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)
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B-17G "Aluminum Overcast"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)
B-17 Flying Fortress - Aluminum Overcast

B-17G "Thunder Bird"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001 and 2005)
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B-17G "Texas Raiders"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001)
B-17 Flying Fortress - Texas Raiders

B-24 Liberator

"DIAMOND 'LIL'" is owned by the Commemorative Air Force. I took these photos at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo during the Summer of 2004.

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For more information about this aircraft, visit the Commemorative Air Force website.

B-25 Mitchell

Built by North American, the B-25 Mitchell was twin-engined medium bomber. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001)

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B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress, "FIFI", is owned by the Commemorative Air Force. I took these photos while at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo during the Summer of 2004.

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For more information about this aircraft, visit the Commemorative Air Force website.

PBY Catalina

The PBY Catilina was a flying boat used by the United States and several allied countries. The Catalina was manufactured by Consolidated Aircraft and entered service in the mid 1930's.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2013.

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P-51 Mustang

Photos taken at Oshkosh - 2001

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Junkers Ju-52

The Junkers Ju-52 was a German transport plane used during World War 2. Photos taken at the National Museum of the USAF in 2005

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