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American Aircraft of World War II Open in a new browser windowEditor's Pick
   Provides reference information on US aircraft used or designed during World War II. Includes photos and links.
   http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes/

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Luft '46 Open in a new browser window  
   WWII German Luftwaffe experimental aircraft projects, including specifications, three view drawings, background, model photos and custom artwork.
   http://users.visi.net/~djohnson/luft46.html
The Luftwaffe Homepage Open in a new browser window  
   Very comprehensive page on German aviation during WWII. Provides information on air units, ground units, articles, orders of battle, equipment, sources and books, links, and discussion boards.
   http://www.ww2.dk/
FAF Aircraft In WWII Open in a new browser window  
   Describes Finnish Air Force aircraft used during World War II. Provides aircraft specifications, photos, side profiles in color, aircraft and pilots in combat stories, and aviation links.
   http://www.sci.fi/~ambush/faf/faf.html
The Home Page of World War 2 Aircraft Open in a new browser window  
   A guide to Allied and Axis aircraft used during World War II. Offers photos, specifications, and history.
   http://www.compsoc.man.ac.uk/~wingman/
WWII Aviation Booklist Open in a new browser window  
   A set of lists of second WW non-fiction, all graded by the webmaster. Links to stores and publishers.
   http://www.aviation-booklist.com
B26 Tailgunner Open in a new browser window  
   Martin Marauder photo gallery, contact form, and patriotic links are found on the B26 Tailgunner site.
   http://pages.zdnet.com/vancell/b26tailgunner/index.html
Aviation Archaeology Open in a new browser window  
   Site recording the recovery of crashed WWII aircraft from around the world and the stories of the men who flew them.
   http://www.btinternet.com/~air_research/aahome.htm
The Bf 109 Page Open in a new browser window  
   Information on the Messerschmitt Bf 109. Offers photos, airplane and engine designation scheme, sources, and links.
   http://frhewww.physik.uni-freiburg.de/~jaensch/109/index.html
The WWII Fighter Gun Debate Open in a new browser window  
   Information on the armament used on aircraft flown during World War II.
   http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/8217/fgun/fgun-in.html
The Hawker Hurricane Open in a new browser window  
   Photos of restoration projects, scale drawings and colour schemes of the Hurricane.
   http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/hurricane/index.htm
The Loss of Lancaster JA691 Open in a new browser window  
   Documents the events and people associated with a Lancaster shot down in WWII.
   http://members.aol.com/mhbrooke/
Halifax Appreciation Society Open in a new browser window  
   Information and photos about the Halifax Bomber. Includes details and careers about some Halifax crew members.
   http://www.halifaxbomber.com/
TGPlanes.com Open in a new browser window  
   A source about WWII planes. Planes specs, photos, air battles reports, pilots stats and aviation directory.
   http://www.tgplanes.com/
PBY.com Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to PBY/Catalina floatplane enthusiasts and researchers. Offers archives, documents, photos, plane database, veteran database, and links.
   http://www.pby.com/
warbirdsite.com Open in a new browser window  
   Specialising in the buying and selling of warbird parts, equipment, books and memorabilia, as well as preservation, restoration and display of WWI and WWII aircraft at museums and airshows.
   http://www.warbirdsite.com
Squadron13 Aviation Museum Open in a new browser window  
   The Squadron13 Aviation Museum is designed to create interest in aviation and aviation history.
   http://www.squadron13.com/
Palm Springs Air Museum of Flying Open in a new browser window  
   The Palm Springs Air Museum is dedicated to the preservation, presentation and interpretation of the Air Power of World War Two
   http://www.palmspringsairmuseum.org/
The Stirling Pages Open in a new browser window  
   Information on the Short Stirling - the RAF's first four engined bomber of the second World War.
   http://home.box.nl/~stirling/home.htm
Stirling Bomber Pages Open in a new browser window  
   RAF heavy bomber of World War Two. Offers technical details, Stirling builders, civil and transport Stirlings, research, first operations, and RAF related sites.
   http://www.stirling.box.nl/home.htm
Hawker Restorations Limited Open in a new browser window  
   Restorers of the Hawker Hurricane and World War II aircraft. Company has built two flying Hurricanes to date and are currently working on another 3 plus 1 static. Includes articles, contact, links, current restorations, and general company information.
   http://www.hawker-restorations-ltd.co.uk
C.C. Aviation Collection Open in a new browser window  
   Offers World War 2 Warbird and classic aviation information containing photos, warbird details, history of the RAF, online bookshop, UK Airshow dates, true tales, quizzes, games, and aviation forum.
   http://www.aviationclassics.org.uk
F4U - The Bent-Wing Bird Site Open in a new browser window  
   Provides information about the Corsair fighter (F4U). Historically illustrates the changes made to the aircraft's design to provide a comprehensive look.
   http://users.skynet.be/CORSAIR-F4U-CFS2/
Trip to Tangmere and Duxford Open in a new browser window  
   Provides photos of a trip to Tangmere and Duxford air museums in the UK. Includes planes of World War II and some other WWII gear.
   http://www.mindspring.com/~bryandonaldson/
B26 Marauder Open in a new browser window  
   Photographic archive of World War II images, with a focus on the Martin B26 Marauder. Provides information about the 449th Bomb Squadron, 322nd Bomb Group, 545th Bomb Squadron, 385th Bomb Group, CAF, links, web rings, and Marauder web rings.
   http://www.b26marauder.com
NCS Home Front Press Open in a new browser window  
   Monthly publication of the CAF's National Capitol Squadron with a focus on World War II aircraft. Includes photo gallery, 35th training wing information, events, NCS Elections, classifieds, and aviation ads.
   http://nationalcapitolsquadron.com
The Mosquito Page Open in a new browser window  
   All about the RR299 de Havilland Mosquito, concentrates on surviving examples. Provides locations of aircraft, production, history, forum, links, images, articles, and models.
   http://www.mossie.org
Warbirds Restoration Open in a new browser window  
   Provides authentic drawings and manuals of the World War Two Hurricane and Spitfire fighters and Lancaster bombers. Includes latest news, stories, useful links, and contact.
   http://www.warbirdsrestoration.com
Air Pirates World War II Aircraft Recovery Open in a new browser window  
   Offers photos and information on the recovery of historic aircraft around the world.
   http://www.airpirates.com
How WWII Fighter Planes Worked Open in a new browser window  
   HowStuffWorks.com offers help describing the basics of WWII fighter planes, focusing on the Japanese Zero and the American planes that were based at Pearl Harbor.
   http://www.howstuffworks.com/wwii-plane.htm
the Widow's Web - P-61 Black Widow night fighter Open in a new browser window  
   Black Widow night fighter recovery and restoration project. Provides P-61 photos, art, history, and links.
   http://www.maam.org/p61.html
Stu's Planes from WW 2 Open in a new browser window  
   Offers a few warbirds photos.
   http://www.trosh.com/BC/sp.htm
BF109.com Open in a new browser window  
   Comprehensive source of Bf 109 fighter plane material. Offers photo gallery, survivor list, message boards, performance statistics, and construction.
   http://www.bf109.com/frameset.html
Warbirds Resource Group Open in a new browser window  
   Provides a cohesive organization that ties the various WW2 aviation resource groups together. Includes links to Warbirds groups and aircraft images.
   http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/index.html
Aircraft of the Pacific War Open in a new browser window  
   Combat aircraft from the Pacific War, 1941-1945. Includes information about Allied fighters and bombers, Japanese aircraft, campaigns and battles, specifications, and photos.
   http://www.angelfire.com/fm/compass/1aircraft.htm#h
The History Of Black X ME262A-2a Open in a new browser window  
   Gives an insight into the World's sole Messerschmitt Me262A-2a example. Provides history, picture gallery, model hanger, hall of fame, and construction information.
   http://members.ozemail.com.au/~fiveds/history.html
Luftwaffe-Experten 1939-1945 Open in a new browser window  
   Offers a selection of resources for Luftwaffe information. Includes aircraft data, media, literature, Luftwaffe Aces, and links.
   http://www.luftwaffe-experten.com/links.html
Luftwaffe Fighter Aces and Aircraft Open in a new browser window  
   Provides detailed profiles of aces and flown aircraft of the German Air Force during World War Two.
   http://hem.passagen.se/galland/index.html
Me 163B Komet Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to the Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet, operational rocket-powered aircraft of the Second World War. Offers information about camouflages, units, pilots, airfields, and photos.
   http://www.sml.lr.tudelft.nl/~home/rob/me163.htm
Japanese Aviation on Mark's Index Open in a new browser window  
   Japanese Aviation pages, part of Mark's Index web site, with features and links.
   http://www.marksindex.com/japaneseaviation/
Hudson FK790 - a mystery solved Open in a new browser window  
   A brief history of the pilot of this aircraft and the solution to a 57 year mystery. Includes information about the crews, targets, missions, agents, and operations.
   http://www.161squadron.org
Bob's Art Corner Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to the author's grandfather Robert I. Serotkin, who painted nose art on aircraft during World War Two. Offers photos, biography, aircraft list, and links.
   http://members.fortunecity.com/poppop10/
Kiwi Aircraft Images, WW2 PBY5a Catalina Open in a new browser window  
   A virtual tour of the Consolidated PBY5a Catalina seaplane.
   http://www.kiwiaircraftimages.com/catalina.html
The Wartime Airfields of Great Britain Open in a new browser window  
   UK Airfields of World War 2 "Then & Now". A study of the architecture and history of these airfields. Includes UK airfield listing, USAAF in the UK, control tower designs, references, and links.
   http://www.controltowers.co.uk
Spitfire VB versus Fw190 (D Llewellyn James) Open in a new browser window  
   Offers an account taken from a comparative trial of the Supermarine Spitfire versus a captured Focke-Wulf 190 in 1942. Includes approximate differences in speed, climb, and height, manoevrability, profile images, pacific fleet history, and ace stories.
   http://www.odyssey.dircon.co.uk/VBv190.htm
Muche's Warbirds WW II - Allied and Axis Open in a new browser window  
   Warbird and aviation photography by Lani Muche featuring in-flight portraits and formations. Includes WWI, WWII, Korean and Vietnam era warbirds.
   http://www.mucheswarbirds.com/WWIIALLIEDAXIS3.html
The Focke Wulf Story 1932 - 1945 Open in a new browser window  
   Describes the products of the Focke Wulf Aircraft company, including the Fw 190, considered by many to be the finest single-seat fighter of WW2. Offers plane specifications, photos, and performance by make.
   http://www.cropp.demon.co.uk/FW/INDEX.HTM
Junkers Ju-87 "Stuka" Open in a new browser window  
   A short article describing the performance of the Ju-87 dive-bomber. Includes some photos.
   http://www.angelfire.com/ab4/airplanes/Stuka/Junkers_Ju87_Stuka.html
I. A. R. 80, a Romanian fighter of World War Two Open in a new browser window  
   Provides a tribute to the Romanian I.A.R. 80 fighter plane. Includes historical data, specifications, pictures, links, and sources.
   http://www.fortunecity.com/tattooine/farmer/120/iar.html
Hornisse The Messerschmitt Me 410 Page. Open in a new browser window  
   Resource page for the fans of the Messerschmitt's Zerstörer. Includes photos, history and other Hornisse resources.
   http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/6443/hornisse3.htm
Rod's WarBirds Open in a new browser window  
   German aircraft photos. Archived pictures of German bombers, fighters, reconnaissance, seaplanes, and transport aircraft.
   http://www.luftwaffepics.com/
Japanese Aviation & Military Web Ring Open in a new browser window  
   An association of web sites dedicated to the study of Japanese aviation and military history until 1945.
   http://www.j-aircraft.com/jring/
Fighter Planes of WWII Open in a new browser window  
   Information and research of American fighter planes of WWII from Amazon.com. Includes aircraft types, descriptions, photos, performance, and specifications.
   http://www.acepilots.com/planes/aces_descr.html
Stragglers Open in a new browser window  
   A meeting ground for people interested in the forcelandings that occurred in Sweden during WW2. Offers American, British, and German airplane sections, mission statement, and contact information.
   http://user.tninet.se/~vwu458u/
Combat Aircraft of the Pacific War Open in a new browser window  
   Alphabetical index of Allied fighters and bombers, Japanese aircraft, and aircraft of other theatres. Site includes new pages, contact information, photos, and links.
   http://www.angelfire.com/fm/compass/cap.htm
Stof's Plane Information Center Open in a new browser window  
   A World War Two aviation resource. Offers Allied and Axis aircraft, photos, descriptions, performance, and information.
   http://perso.wanadoo.fr/christophe.arribat/stofbird.html
Mustang Fighter Open in a new browser window  
   Background information on the North American P-51 Mustang fighter. Includes articles, image gallery, documents, bibliography, and links to aviation webrings and related directories.
   http://www.geocities.com/koala51d
Stormbirds Open in a new browser window  
   Information dedicated to the Me 262 jet fighter. Pictures and information on the building of reproduction Me 262s being built in the U.S.
   http://www.stormbirds.com/
A6M Mitsubishi Zero-sen Open in a new browser window  
   Offers developmental history, performance data, characteristics, and color details of the A6M Mitsubishi Zero Fighter.
   http://home.interlink.or.jp/~katoh00/kaigun/a6m/a6m.html
Macchi, World War Two Aeronautica Open in a new browser window  
   Offers information on Italy's Macchi Mc.200, Mc.202, and the Macchi Mc.205. Includes narrative, technical data, and picture gallery.
   http://64.224.13.60/arsenals/planes_it/macchi/macchi_us.htm
Friskney.com Open in a new browser window  
   Information on airfields in Lincolnshire with a Lancaster pictorial database.
   http://www.friskney.com/
The Deutsche Luftwaffe Open in a new browser window  
   Provides information about the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force. Offers photos and technical data, along with current news.
   http://members.tripod.com/DarthVader_2/
Pacific Wreck Database Open in a new browser window  
   Provides World War II Pacific locations then and now, wrecks and relics, veteran interviews, MIA cases, book reviews, and information related to aircraft, ship and abandoned equipment still in the Pacific.
   http://www.pacificwrecks.com
Pacific Ghosts Open in a new browser window  
   Webpage about intact World War II Japanese and American aircraft wrecks in the Pacific. Contains profiles of dozens of intact fighters, and bombers, with photos, video, and complete histories.
   http://www.pacificghosts.com
Olav Hungnes Open in a new browser window  
   Provides information about the British Spitfire. Includes drawing, descriptions, models, and other resources.
   http://folk.uio.no/hungnes/
Fighter List Open in a new browser window  
   An index of fighters and bombers from all different countries and wars.
   http://www.geocities.com/useours/Aircraft-index.html
Spitfire and ME BF-109 Open in a new browser window  
   Spitfire diagrams. Also includes engine sounds, downloads, and pictures.
   http://www.geocities.com/capecanaveral/hangar/9378/
World War Two Military Planes Open in a new browser window  
   Descriptions, specifications, and photos of combat aircraft of WWII. Including the airplanes' design and development.
   http://www.acepilots.com/planes/main.html
Tony's B-17 page Open in a new browser window  
   Dedicated to the B-17 Flying Fortress and its crews. Includes personal experiences, stories, data sheet, image gellery, survivors, and references.
   http://www.ratol.fi/~tmannine/b-17/
Neptune Association Open in a new browser window  
   Preserves a Catalina aircraft. Provides history of the aircraft, pictures and details of the organization.
   http://www.neptune-association.nl/
The Internet Museum of World War II Aviation Open in a new browser window  
   A great site for general reference of ANY plane used in battle during World War II.
   http://members.tripod.com/Air_Museum_ww2/
Model Building WW.II scale 1:35 Open in a new browser window  
   Model Building of WWII. Scale 1:35 Diorama's, Tanks, information, Specials, Links project, and Scratch buildings.
   http://members1.chello.nl/~jm.albers
The Stirling Project Open in a new browser window  
   The Sterling Project is a very organized site relating to the British Sterling. Also includes many links to other resources.
   http://homepages.tesco.net/~stirling.project/
World War 2 Aircraft Open in a new browser window  
   World War 2 Aircraft of all nationalities with tech specs, pictures, and information on the major aircraft of the era.
   http://www.geocities.com/p51musty/index.html
Aces & Planes Of Luftwaffe Open in a new browser window  
   Color profiles of Luftwaffe aces and their planes.
   http://users.hol.gr/~nowi/
World War II Planes Open in a new browser window  
   Details of some war planes used in the Big War of World War II are shown in this site. Including info on over 20 planes.
   http://ar.geocities.com/wwplanes
Official 82nd Fighter Group Website Open in a new browser window  
   This site contains histories, rosters, photos, and much more informat