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List of aircraft of the United States during World War II. A list of USAAF, USN, USCG, and USMC aircraft from World War II.
28 lis 2021 · Learn about the history and performance of 12 special American fighter planes of WW2, from the Seversky P-35 to the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Discover their unique designs, engines, guns, and roles in the war and beyond.
Learn about the top 10 American fighter planes of WW2, from the P-51 Mustang to the F2A Buffalo. See photos, facts and stories of these iconic aircraft that helped secure Allied air superiority.
The North American P-51 Mustang was among the best and most well-known fighters used by the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. Possessing excellent range and maneuverability, the P-51 operated primarily as a long-range escort fighter and also as a ground attack fighter-bomber.
The Museum’s collection of 30 World War II-era American military aircraft ranges from propeller-driven trainers, fighters, flying boats, and bombers to the nation’s first generation of jet-powered fighters to take to the air.
21 sie 2024 · P-51, a single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft originally designed and produced by North American Aviation for the British Royal Air Force (RAF) and later adopted by the U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF). The P-51 is widely regarded as the finest all-around piston-engined fighter of World War II to be produced in significant numbers.
2 sie 2021 · NASM. The P-51 was the darling of the Army Air Forces. Aerodynamically agile and acrobatic, the Mustang was fast and furious in its effectiveness in downing enemy aircraft. A latecomer to...
