It flew sorties all through World War II, shot down a German fighter in a kill-or-be-killed dog-fight, and starred in the 1969 blockbuster movie The Battle Of Britain before being mothballed for 41 ...
Meet the Focke-Wulf Fw 190: Along with the well-known Messerschmitt Bf 109, the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 became the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s Jagdwaffe (fighter force) during the Second World War. The ...
In 1941, the appearance of the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 stunned Allied forces. Initially misidentified, this radial-engine fighter quickly demonstrated superior speed and agility, even outclassing the ...
This story was submitted to the People’s War site by Deena Campbell from CSV Action Desk on behalf of Mr Ronald Mewis and has been added to the site with his permission. Mr Mewis understands the ...
This story was submitted to the Peoples War website by Jo Burn from BBC Radio Kent and has been added to the website on behalf of Bill Jarvis with his permission. He fully understands the sites terms ...
Dogfight to be staged in memory of former Second World War hero spitfire pilot killed in hit-and-run
IT was always going to be the highlight of celebrations marking the vital role played by a former Hampshire airfield 100 years ago. But an aerial dogfight involving replica First World War aircraft is ...
This story was submitted to the People’s War site by Deena Campbell from CSV Action Desk on behalf of Mr Ronald Mewis and has been added to the site with his permission. Mr Mewis understands the ...
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