Aug 29, 2008 · Vought SB2U Vindicator dive bombers were also called "vibrators" or "wind indicators" by some of their pilots. I believe the "wind indicator" nickname came in part because of the tendency …

Nov 9, 2015 · Light Bombers XA-43: Initial design seemed to call for a maximum payload of 8000 lb. (some sources indicate 12000 lb.) with combat radius of 1000 nm @ 35000', 600 nm @ 10000 …

May 22, 2021 · Nevertheless I am actually interested in the relative effectiveness and importance of the various weapons, mounts and mounting locations used on WWII bombers models. After all most of …

Feb 24, 2017 · Hey guys, I am looking for information on a crew cheifs duties. My grandfather was a crew cheif on the b-24 bomber and was listed as a mechanic. However, the question is did crew …

Aug 20, 2012 · The strategic bombers and fighters get more attention but overall considering all the important roles they were involved in I think medium bombers were my favorite aircraft class of …

Aug 21, 2022 · Hi there! Can somebody tell me the numbers lost of USAAF major types (B-17, P-51, etc.) in WWII. USAAF Statistical Digest only shows losses by aircraft category (heavy bombers, …

Sep 5, 2015 · The evolution (and confusion) arises over time for two reasons. First, the typical Bomb Group through 1943 sent three squadrons of six each with the fourth squadron standing down due to …

Oct 21, 2019 · I just finished watching the fancifully-unrealistic Masters of the Air on AppleTV. When the German fighters were attacking the B-17 gunners were firing all over the place. Below is how it's …

Apr 23, 2020 · In WWII aircraft carriers carried both dive and torpedo bombers. Why? I assume (without really knowing) that one was in general better at sinking ships. It seems unlikely that both were of …

Dec 24, 2007 · I spent some time compiling statistics for US aircraft types used in WWII. I used the report entitled Naval Aviation Combat Statistics – World War II compiled by the US Navy in the winter …