Both the Spitfire and the P-51 Mustang, two of the best fighters of World War II, were powered by the iconic…
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Battle of Britain
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Aviation HistoryMilitary AviationWarbirds
During WWII Axis pilots tested captured Allied aircraft: they deemed the Spitfire a miserable fighter, the LaGG–3 poorly maneuverable and the P-51 disconcerting
by Dario Leone‘The Spitfire handles well, is light on the controls, faultless in the turn and has a performance approaching that of the…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
During the Battle of Britain, a lone German Arado Ar 196 reconnaissance seaplane fought against six RAF Spitfires. And shot one down.
by Dario LeoneThe RAF learned that the Ar 196 could be a surprisingly dangerous opponent if flown by an able pilot. Beating its…
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Aviation HistoryLosses and Aviation SafetyMilitary Aviation
Shedding light on a mystery: why RAF Museum Do 17 was not shot down by a Defiant ‘bomber formation destroyer’
by Dario LeoneOne particular claim made by a Defiant crew of No. 264 Sqn has had some resonance in recent years – Do…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
Here’s why this Hurricane is the aircraft that had the most impact on the Battle of Britain
by Dario LeoneOf all the aircraft involved in the Battle of Britain, Hurricane OK-1 was that which made the most impact. One single aircraft.…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
Here’s why Luftwaffe lost 20% of its Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers during the Battle of Britain even though they were escorted by fighters
by Dario LeoneThe Ju-87 Stukas were the nearest thing to precision bombers the Germans had, and they were used as such right up…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary AviationWarbirds
The Mystery Behind RAF Museum Dornier Do 17 World War II German Bomber
by Dario LeoneAs of 2019, the Goodwin Sands Dornier Do 17 has still to reveal its true identity. The Dornier Do 17 first…
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Aviation HistoryMilitary Aviation
Pilot creates Spitfire shape over England to honor those who took part in the Battle of Britain
by Dario LeoneThe reason for this flight is, as 2018 is the year of the 100th anniversary of the RAF, so to remember…
