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U.S. World War 2 Aircraft & Aviation Resources & Pictures
This pages includes a collection of resources focused on the U.S. World War II aircraft, aviation and airplanes. Additional resource collections in this World War II Aircraft and Aviation section include:
U.S. World War II Aircraft & Aviation Resources & Pictures:
8th Air Force During WWII in the ETO: Facts, Statistics, History and Useful Information
8th Air Force Introductory summary of operations in World War II.
8th Air Force Fighter Group - Littlefriends.co.uk
This site is dedicated to all those who flew and served in the US 8th Army Air Force Fighter Command during World War 2
The authoritative site for Navy and Marine Corps aviators who flew all models of the Douglas AD Skyraider.
USAAF, USAF, USN, & USMC aircraft accident reports.
Air Force Historical Research Agency
The Air Force Historical Research Agency is the repository for Air Force historical documents. The Agency's collection, begun in Washington, DC, during World War II, moved in 1949 to Maxwell Air Force Base, the site of Air University, to provide research facilities for professional military education students, the faculty, visiting scholars, and the general public. It consists today of over 70,000,000 pages devoted to the history of the service, and represents the world's largest and most valuable organized collection of documents on US military aviation.
Allied Fighters: Home to the Dottie Mae P-47D Thunderbolt. Dedicated to the history, restoration and operation of historic WWII fighter aircraft.
American Aces of WWII. Listed by kills.
American Aircraft of World War II
A reference site on over 100 U.S. aircraft used or designed by the U.S. in WWII. Photos and info. Search by name, type, or manufacturer.
Photos and specifications on dozens of American aircraft.
All about the American Volunteer Group (AVG) Flying Tigers and their commander Claire Chennault.
Army Air Corps - Army Air Forces Historical Association
The association participates in air shows, historical retrospect's, educational programs and seminars providing static displays of World War II Army Air forces memorabilia.
All about the United States Army Air Forces of World War II. Resources and forum devoted to this subject.
Image archive and research/reference center for World War II B24 Liberator Bombers covering all bomb groups/squadrons and variants.
U.S. Navy PBY Catalinas fighting in the Pacific during World War II.
In honor of the airmen and ground crews of the U.S. Marines, Navy, and Army Air Corps who defended the skies over Guadalcanal in 1942.
The Hellcat of World War II Fame
Dedicated to the Grumman F6-F Hellcat - the United States Navy's air superiority fighter of World War Two.
Hyperwar: U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II
History of the United States Army Air Force in World War II. Includes HTML versions of various volumes of 'The Army Air Forces in World War II', 'The U.S. Army Air Forces in World War II', 'Wings at War', and 'United States Strategic Bombing Survey: Campaigns of the Pacific War.
List of aircraft of the United States during World War II - Wikipedia
A list of USAAF, USN, USCG, and USMC aircraft of the World War II time period.
Looking for 8th AF locations, memorials and museums in Britain? You will find unit descriptions, photos, and driving maps with key locations marked for your convenience.
Mustang! provides information, pictures, documents, art and more on the North American P-51 Mustang fighter of World War II.
Photos and paintings of the United States Navy and Marine air units in action during World War II.
Naval Aviation Chronology in World War II
The U.S. Naval Historical Center's overview of the development of U.S. naval aviation during World War II.
This website provides an overview of the Marine Corps' North American PBJ-1 Mitchell and is dedicated to the Marines of the Marine Bombing Squadrons.
P-38 Lightning -- Home of the P-38 National Association
P-38 Lightning! Preserving the memory of the classic WWII fighter aircraft, the P-38 Lockheed Lightning.
P38 Lightning and DOC B29 Bomber
This web site is primarily devoted to the P38 Lightning and the reborn B29 bomber known as DOC.
The Curtiss P-40 saw action on every front in WWII and was in US service from the beginning through the end of US involvement. But the P-40's legacy will always be as the aircraft flown by Claire Lee Chennault's American Volunteer Group (also known as the Flying Tigers). 100 P-40s (considered obsolete) were given to the Chinese through the Lend-lease in 1941. Chennault trained the pilots to use the plane's strengths to exploit the enemies weaknesses. In approximately 6 months of combat the A.V.G. officially destroyed 297 planes with another153 probable. All of this was accomplished with the loss of only 12 P-40's in combat.
P47 Thunderbolt Pilots Association
From their website: P47Pilots.com is dedicated to preserving the memories of the men and women who flew the P-47 Thunderbolt "Jug" in World War II. P47Pilots.com has evolved over the years from a simple brochure site to a rich and dynamic resource of stories, information, and interaction. P47Pilots.com is a living memorial which will continue to grow for years to come.
P47 Thunderbolt Pilots Association
The P47Pilots.com website is dedicated to preserving the memories of the men and women who flew the P-47 Thunderbolt "Jug" in World War II. Browse our site and learn what it was like to fly one of the most destructive aircraft in WWII.
The P-51 Mustang: Sights, Sounds, history - MustangsMustangs
MustangsMustangs presents the North American P-51 Mustang: Today's most recognized WWII warbird. Images, Specs, P-51 Aces, P-51 Survivors, BBS.
The P51Pilots.com website is dedicated to preserving the memories of the men and women who flew the P-51 Mustang in World War II and Korea. Browse our site and learn what it was like to fly one of the fastest and most powerful fighter planes in WWII.
Terry's F4U Corsair References
This is possibly the best set of links to research about Vought F4U Corsairs currently on the web. Web site also hosts a bulletin board exclusively dedicated to the Vought F4U Corsair.
The Tuskegee Airmen--Overview: Legends of Tuskegee
Online exhibit from the U.S. National Park Service.
Wikipedia's summary of the military aviation arm of the United States of America during and immediately after World War II.
Dedicated to the United States Army Air Forces in World War II.
U.S. Military Aircraft Images - WW2
Excellent collection of U.S. aircraft from Mike Kemble.
A reference guide to the designations and serial numbers of the definitive World War II, post World War II and the modern era and present day aircraft serving the US armed forces by Simon Beck.
Welcome to the home page of "Wild Bill" Boyd. This page is a remembrance and resource web site for those acquainted with the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, the finest flying machine to come out of WWII.
First-person stories about piloting the B-24 Liberator.
This site is for PBY / Catalina enthusiasts and researchers.
Watch World War 2 aircraft pilot training films for the A-20, B-17, AT6/SNJ, P-51, P-38, P-39, P-40, F4U, F6F, P-47, P-6 1, B-29, B-24, B-25,A-26, and B-26. See charts, pictures, diagrams and performance specifications from World War II pilot's manuals. The Control Tower page has links to hundreds of World War II aviation web sites.
Additional Resources:
World War II Air Force and Aviator Personal Stories Collection
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources dedicated to World War II air force and aviator personal accounts.
World War II Aircraft and Aviation Pictures and Photos
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of resources with aviation-related pictures and photos from World War II.
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources focused on the Pacific and Asian theaters in World War II.
EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources focused on the European and African theaters in World War II.
Detailed index of EverythingWorldWar2's collection of information and resources related to World War II. This includes battles, maps, pictures, photos, documents, timelines, museums, forums, D-Day, Pearl Harbor, the European, African and Pacific war theaters, ships, u-boats, naval forces, aircraft, aviation, air forces, tanks, weapons, personal stories, military units, militaria, collectibles, books, video clips and special World War II topics.