Dornier Do 17
Known as the 'Flying Pencil' the Do 17 was first in service as a bomber in the Spanish Civil War. It was
used early in the Second World War as a reconnaissance aircraft.
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Douglas A-26B Invader
This famous light bomber equipped with an eight-gun nose operated in the Second World War and the later
version A-26C with transparent nose participated in the Korean War.
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Douglas Boston III
An important day bomber used widely by Allied tactical units, the Boston replaced the Blenheim from 1941
and served with considerable success in Europe, the Middle East and Russia.
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Douglas SBD Dauntless
The carrier-based Dauntless was the most effective of the wartime US Navy dive-bombers.
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Douglas TDB-1 Devastator
When the USA entered the war, the Devastator was the standard US Navy torpedo bomber and suffered
considerable losses in the early Pacific battles.
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Fairey Swordfish II
Affectionately known as the 'Stringbag' the Swordfish was already obsolete at the beginning of the
Second world War, but remained in service until 1945.
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Fiat G.50bis
Although underpowered and out-gunned by Allied fighters, the G5o served with the Italian Air Force until
the end of the Second World War.
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Fieseler Storch
Best known of all German observation and liaison aircraft, the Storch was the personal transport of top
German generals.
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Focke Wulf Fw 189
The most important of the Luftwaffe's reconnaissance machines in the Second World War, the Fw 189 was
used mainly on the Russian front. It was a rugged aircraft, capable of operating under the worst
conditons and of absorbing enormous punishment.
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Focke Wulf Fw 190A
The early version of the famous FW 190 proved its versatility as the A-8 fighter variant or the F-8
ground-attack version.
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Focke Wulf Fw 190D
Long-nose version of the classic German fighter of the Second World War, the Fw 190D saw service towards
the end of the conflict in Europe.
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Gloster Gladiator
The first RAF fighter to have a totally enclosed cockpit, the Gladiator fought in France, Norway and
Greece, and gained lsting distinction during the defence of Malta.
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Gloster Meteor III
The only Allied jet to see service during the Second World War, the Meteor III was used against the V-1
flying bombs. Later versions operated in the Korean war and served with the RAF until the 1960s.
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Grumman F4F Wildcat
The sturdy and reliable Wildcat served with the US Navy and the Fleet Air Arm.
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Grumman F6F Hellcat
An outstanding naval fighter of the Second World War, the Hellcat served mainly in the Pacific.
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Handley Page Halifax B.III
This bomber was one of the most widely used of the British heavy bombers; the one depicted on the
illustration is an aircraft of 158 Squadron which survived the war after no less than 100 missions.
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Handley Page Hampden
The unusual-looking Hampden was operated by RAF Bomber Command through the early war years in the
night-bomber role. It later saw service as a minelayer and torpedo-bomber with Coastal Command.
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Hawker Hurricane
The version Mk I was famous for its role in the Battle of Britain and the Mk IIB was used for intruder
missions.
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