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1945 04 Stormbirds over the Reich by Robert Taylor
In his inimitable style, Robert Taylor sets the scene at 20,000 feet over Southern Germany on a late afternoon in April 1945, Adolf Galland and a group of his JV-44 Wing Me262s as they make a high-speed rocket assault on a formation of B-26 Marauders. Diving from a 6000 ft. height advantage to 1500 ft. below and behind the bomber formation, the 262s made a fast approach, climbing to the level of the bombers before loosing off their 24 R4M rockets in one salvo at 600 yards; a long burst of cannon fire followed at 150 yards, and a quick climbing exit from the scene.
Galland’s Me262 is captured by Robert Taylor at the moment of release of his rocket salvo, the burst of flame and smoke visible under each wing as the deadly missiles are launched. Above, a second 262 pilot launches his rockets while a third lines up his sights on the B-26s ahead. Below two more swoop into the attack, one closing on the straggling Marauders on the left of the picture.
In his inimitable style, Robert Taylor sets the scene at 20,000 feet over Southern Germany on a late afternoon in April 1945, Adolf Galland and a group of his JV-44 Wing Me262s as they make a high-speed rocket assault on a formation of B-26 Marauders. Diving from a 6000 ft. height advantage to 1500 ft. below and behind the bomber formation, the 262s made a fast approach, climbing to the level of the bombers before loosing off their 24 R4M rockets in one salvo at 600 yards; a long burst of cannon fire followed at 150 yards, and a quick climbing exit from the scene.
Galland’s Me262 is captured by Robert Taylor at the moment of release of his rocket salvo, the burst of flame and smoke visible under each wing as the deadly missiles are launched. Above, a second 262 pilot launches his rockets while a third lines up his sights on the B-26s ahead. Below two more swoop into the attack, one closing on the straggling Marauders on the left of the picture.
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Bristol Blenheim
Just one minute after Britain's formal declaration of war against Germany took effect on 3rd. September 1939, a Blenheim IV of 139 Squadron took off to fly the RAF's first sortie of the war; a photo-reconnaissance operation. The next day Bristol Blenheims made the first Bomber Command attack by bombing enemy warships.
The Blenheim IV served in a variety of roles especially as part of Bomber Command for operations in Europe, but Blenheim IVs also served in North Africa, Middle East and Far East.
Bristol Blenheim Mk IV over Cologne
by Michael Turner
The Blenheim was a development of the Bristol model 142 civil transport plane that was faster than the RAF fighters when it first appeared! The aircraft had to be substantially altered for military use; it was first received in 1937 and the Mk IV model was available in 1939.by Michael Turner
Just one minute after Britain's formal declaration of war against Germany took effect on 3rd. September 1939, a Blenheim IV of 139 Squadron took off to fly the RAF's first sortie of the war; a photo-reconnaissance operation. The next day Bristol Blenheims made the first Bomber Command attack by bombing enemy warships.
The Blenheim IV served in a variety of roles especially as part of Bomber Command for operations in Europe, but Blenheim IVs also served in North Africa, Middle East and Far East.
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The P-61 Black Widow
The P-61 built by Northrop to become the most powerful night fighter of World War II. Though the size of a medium bomber, the Black Widow's power and manueverability were unmatched for night fighters and could compete well with the best day fighters as well. The P-61 was too late for glory - by the time it was deployed to Europe and the Pacific enemy aircraft were few and far between.
This is "Midnite Madness", a P-61A of the 548th Night Figther Squadron based on the island of Iwo Jima in April, 1945. Flown on a routine CAP mission by Capt. James W. Bradford, R/O Lt. Larry Lunt, and Gunner Sgt. Reno Lukow, 'Midnite Madness" used its powerful nose radar to lock in on a Japanese intruder - a Betty bomber attempting to penetrate the allied defences at Ie Shima. Backlit by brilliant moonlight, there was no doubt of the identity of the intruder. There was also no doubt about what the outcome of the encounter would be.
The P-61 built by Northrop to become the most powerful night fighter of World War II. Though the size of a medium bomber, the Black Widow's power and manueverability were unmatched for night fighters and could compete well with the best day fighters as well. The P-61 was too late for glory - by the time it was deployed to Europe and the Pacific enemy aircraft were few and far between.
This is "Midnite Madness", a P-61A of the 548th Night Figther Squadron based on the island of Iwo Jima in April, 1945. Flown on a routine CAP mission by Capt. James W. Bradford, R/O Lt. Larry Lunt, and Gunner Sgt. Reno Lukow, 'Midnite Madness" used its powerful nose radar to lock in on a Japanese intruder - a Betty bomber attempting to penetrate the allied defences at Ie Shima. Backlit by brilliant moonlight, there was no doubt of the identity of the intruder. There was also no doubt about what the outcome of the encounter would be.
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"Part of the Screen"
Coast Guard Cutter SHERMAN (WHEC-720) steams past the carrier MIDWAY (CV-41) as it moves into position during combined Navy and Coast Guard Maritime Defense Zone exercises.
Image: Painting "Part of the Screen" by George Schoenberger. Item #1085280 Coast Guard Art Program collection
Coast Guard Cutter SHERMAN (WHEC-720) steams past the carrier MIDWAY (CV-41) as it moves into position during combined Navy and Coast Guard Maritime Defense Zone exercises.
Image: Painting "Part of the Screen" by George Schoenberger. Item #1085280 Coast Guard Art Program collection
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