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Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless – 39

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was a World War II American naval scout plane and dive bomber that was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 through 1944. The SBD (“Scout Bomber Douglas”) was the U.S. Navy’s main carrier-borne scout plane and dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD was also flown by the U.S. Marine Corps, both from land air bases and aircraft carriers. The SBD is best remembered as the bomber that delivered the fatal blows to the Japanese carriers at the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

During its combat service, the SBD was an excellent naval scout plane and arguably the world’s best dive bomber. It possessed long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load capacity, great diving characteristics, defensive armament and ruggedness.

About This Subject
Medium and dark blue with white undersurface. U.S. Navy star and bar #39, as painted for the movie “Wings of War”. Complete walk-around, gear, surface detail, and many cockpit images.

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Number of Images: 104
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 115 Megabytes

 

Curtiss C-1 Robin – NX979K

The Curtiss Robin, introduced in 1928, was a high-wing monoplane with a 90 hp (67 kW) V8 OX-5 8-cylinder engine built by the Curtiss-Robertson Airplane Manufacturing Company. It was later fitted with the more powerful Challenger engine, which developed between 170 and 185 hp (127 and 138 kW). NOTE: Model B (90 hp/67 kW Curtiss OX-5 engine), Model C-1 (185 hp/138 kW Curtiss Challenger engine), and Model J-1 (165 hp/123 kW Wright J-6 Whirlwind 5 engine)

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1929 NX979K, s/n 628, Red with yellow wings, full exterior walk-around, no full interior shots.

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Number of Images: 31
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 37 Megabytes

Nieuport 28 – “Hat in Ring” #6

The Nieuport 28 was a French designed biplane fighter aircraft flown during World War I, built by Nieuport and designed by Gustave Delage. Owing its lineage to the successful line of sesquiplane fighters that included the Nieuport 17, the Nieuport 28 continued a similar design philosophy of a lightweight and highly maneuverable aircraft.

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“Hat in Ring” #6 features a red cowl, olive camo and is a complete walk-around with surface detail, landing gear and cockpit.

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Number of Images: 36
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 42.4 Megabytes

Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat – BuNo 66237

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft conceived to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy (USN) service. Although the F6F resembled the Wildcat in some ways, it was a completely new design, powered by a 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800, the same power-plant used for both the Corsair and the United States Army Air Force’s (USAAF) Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters. Some military observers tagged the Hellcat as the “Wildcat’s big brother”.

About this Subject
Dark blue/light blue and grey,painted in the markings of LTJG Arthur Ray Hawkins of fighting squadron 31 off the USS Cabot (CVL-28). Complete walk-around, gear, surface detail, no interior.

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Number of Images: 30
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 38.5 Megabytes

Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat – BuNo 41930

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a carrier-based fighter aircraft conceived to replace the earlier F4F Wildcat in United States Navy (USN) service. Although the F6F resembled the Wildcat in some ways, it was a completely new design, powered by a 2,000 hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800, the same power-plant used for both the Corsair and the United States Army Air Force’s (USAAF) Republic P-47 Thunderbolt fighters. Some military observers tagged the Hellcat as the “Wildcat’s big brother”.

About this Subject
This subject is located at the U.S. Naval Aviation Museum. BuNo 41930 N103V Light Blue and white #5 drop tank, full walk-around, surface details, no interior.

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Number of Images: 36
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 43 Megabytes

North American P-51D “Mustang” – N551D – British Markings

One of the most famous of all WWII aircraft, the North American P-51D Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts. This aircraft is s/n 44-14826a repainted in British markings. This is a large walk around pack over twice as many images as most of our packs.

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Number of Images: 90
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 111 Megabytes

Martin AM-1 Mauler – BuNo 51-22397

The Martin AM-1 Mauler was a single-seat shipboard attack aircraft built for the United States Navy. Designed during World War II, the Mauler encountered development delays and did not enter service until 1948 in small numbers. The aircraft proved troublesome and remained in front-line service only until 1950, when the Navy switched to the smaller and simpler Douglas AD Skyraider. Maulers remained in reserve squadrons until 1953. A few were built as AM-1Q electronic-warfare aircraft with an additional crewman in the fuselage.

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Number of Images: 31
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 43 Megabytes

AERONCA 65CA “Chief” – NC23962

The Aeronca K series, Aeronca Chief, Aeronca Super Chief, Aeronca Tandem, Aeronca Scout, Aeronca Sea Scout, Aeronca Champion and Aeronca Defender were a family of American high-winged light touring aircraft, designed and built from the late 1930s.

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Number of Images: 68
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 75.3 Megabytes

Messerschmitt Bf 109-G10

The Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a German World War II fighter aircraft designed by Willy Messerschmitt and Robert Lusser during the early to mid-1930’s. It was one of the first truly modern fighters of the era, including such features as all-metal monocoque construction, a closed canopy, a retractable landing gear, and was powered by a liquid-cooled, inverted-V12 engine.

The Bf 109 first saw operational service during the Spanish Civil War and was still in service at the dawn of the jet age at the end of World War II, during which time it was the backbone of the Luftwaffe’s fighter force.

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Number of Images: 68
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 98.5 Megabytes

North American Harvard Mk. IV – C-FWWO

The North American Harvard / T-6 Texan was a single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces, United States Navy, Royal Air Force and other air force. Canadian development of Harvard IV was built by Canadian Car & Foundry, 270 for the RCAF and 285 for USAF.

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Number of Images: 86
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 108 Megabytes

North American P-51D “Mustang” – N551D – American Markings

One of the most famous of all WWII aircraft, the North American P-51D Mustang was an American long-range, single-seat fighter and fighter-bomber used during World War II, the Korean War and other conflicts.

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Number of Images: 29
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 38 Megabytes

Waco UPF-7 – NC29102

The Waco UPF-7 is an unusual airplane. Not due to any outstanding technical features but to timing. A relatively obsolete design, it was built in quantity at a time when the open cockpit biplane trainer for civilian use was virtually extinct. Even then, it slipped into service unnoticed since it had no significant new features to arouse the aviation community

Production of commercial biplane trainers virtually ended in Depression years of the early 1930s, and new low-powered monoplanes rapidly took their place in the schools and in private aviation. Only the Army and Navy were principal customers for biplane trainers in succeeding years. While Waco did not have a share of this market, it was one of the few firms that continued to supply open cockpit biplanes to private owners of the mid-1930s, a group comprising what could be considered a custom trade. Yet the UPF-7, introduced in the late twilight of the biplane era, was built in greater quantity than any single Waco model that preceded it. Approximately 600 came out of the Troy, Ohio factory between 1937 and 1942.

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Number of Images: 76
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 103 Megabytes

North American B-25J “Mitchell” – Spirit of Al Penn

The North American B-25 Mitchell was an American twin-engined medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. It was used by many Allied air forces, in every theater of World War II, as well as many other air forces after the war ended, and saw service across four decades.

The B-25 “Mitchell” was named in honor of General Billy Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. By the end of its production, nearly 10,000 B-25s in numerous models had been built.[1] These included a few limited variations, such as the United States Navy’s and Marine Corps’ PBJ-1 patrol bomber and the United States Army Air Forces’ F-10 photo reconnaissance aircraft.

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Number of Images: 48
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 60 Megabytes

Piper J-3 Cub N6018H

The Piper J-3 Cub is a small, simple, light aircraft that was built between 1937 and 1947 by Piper Aircraft. With tandem (fore and aft) seating, it was intended for flight training but became one of the most popular and best-known light aircraft of all time. The Cub’s simplicity, affordability and popularity invokes comparisons to the Ford Model T automobile.

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Number of Images: 102
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 130 Megabytes

Piper J-3 Cub NC35508

The Piper J-3 Cub is a small, simple, light aircraft that was built between 1937 and 1947 by Piper Aircraft. With tandem (fore and aft) seating, it was intended for flight training but became one of the most popular and best-known light aircraft of all time. The Cub’s simplicity, affordability and popularity invokes comparisons to the Ford Model T automobile.

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Number of Images: 51
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 63 Megabytes

Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II “Warthog”

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is an American twin-engine, straight-wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild Republic in the early 1970s. The only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support of ground forces, the A-10 was built to attack tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets with limited air defenses.

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Number of Images: 62
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 78 Megabytes

Vought F4U-7 Corsair – French Navy

The Chance Vought F4U Corsair was an American fighter aircraft that saw service primarily in World War II and the Korean War. From the first prototype delivery to the U.S. Navy in 1940, to final delivery in 1953 to the French, 12,571 F4U Corsairs were manufactured by Vought, in 16 separate models, in the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history (1942–53)

This subject served in the French Navy, ID 15F22, Tail Number 133722.

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Number of Images: 39
Resolution: 1200 dpi
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Download Size: 53 Megabytes

Royal Aircraft Factory B.E. 2 – 1780

The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 was a British single-engine two-seat biplane which was in service with the Royal Flying Corps (RFC) from 1912 until the end of World War I. About 3,500 were built. Initially used as front-line reconnaissance aircraft and light bombers; variants of the type were also used as night fighters. Like many warplanes since, the B.E.2 was retained in front line service after it had become obsolete, for want of a suitable replacement. After its belated withdrawal it finally served as a trainer, communications aircraft and on anti-submarine coastal patrol duties.

This subject “1780” is finished in doped natural fabric and wood, with US Army Roundels.

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Number of Images: 40
Resolution: 1200 dpi
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Download Size: 50 Megabytes

Spartan 7W Executive – NC17605

The Spartan 7W Executive was the most popular and well-known aircraft produced by the Spartan Aircraft Company during the late 1930s and early 1940s. The 7W features an all-metal fuselage as well as a retractable undercarriage. Designed specifically for a wealthy clientele, the 7W Executive was popular with affluent buyers worldwide.

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Number of Images: 58
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 78 Megabytes

Ryan PT-22 Recruit – N47843

The Ryan PT-22 Recruit, the main military version of the Ryan ST, is a military trainer aircraft used by the United States Army Air Corps and its successor, the United States Army Air Forces for primary pilot training. It was the first monoplane that the Army had used for primary pilot training, as all previous PT aircraft were biplanes.

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Number of Images: 48
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 63 Megabytes

Pfalz D.XII

The Pfalz D.XII was a German fighter aircraft built by Pfalz Flugzeugwerke. Designed by Rudolph Gehringer as a successor to the Pfalz D.III, the D.XII entered service in significant numbers near the end of the First World War. It was the last Pfalz aircraft to see widespread service. Though the D.XII was an effective fighter aircraft, it was overshadowed by the highly successful Fokker D.VII.

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Number of Images: 19
Resolution: 1200 dpi
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Download Size: 23.5 Megabytes

Republic P-47D “Thunderbolt” – “Big Stud”

The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was one of the largest and heaviest fighter aircraft in history to be powered by a single piston engine. It was heavily armed with eight .50-caliber machine guns, four per wing. When fully loaded, the P-47 weighed up to eight tons, and in the fighter-bomber ground-attack roles could carry five-inch rockets or a significant bomb load of 2,500 pounds. The P-47, based on the powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp engine — the same engine used by two very successful U.S. Navy fighters, the Grumman Hellcat and Vought Corsair. The “Thunderbolt” was to be very effective as a short-to-medium range escort fighter in high-altitude air-to-air combat and, when unleashed as a fighter-bomber, proved especially adept at ground attack in both the World War II European and Pacific Theaters.

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Number of Images: 22
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 26 Megabytes

Cessna 165/C-38 Airmaster – N19459

The Cessna Model C-165 Airmaster is a single-engined aircraft manufactured by the Cessna Aircraft Company. The Airmaster played an important role in the revitalization of the Cessna aircraft company in the 1930s after the crash of the aviation industry during the Great Depression.

The design of the C-34 incorporates characteristics that were borrowed from previous models of Cessna Aircraft. These similarities include the high mounted cantilever wing and the narrow design of the cabin windows. The wings and tail surfaces were composed entirely of wood while the fuselage was structured with steel tubing coupled with wooden stringers and formers. Both C-145 and C-165 models were offered with floats.

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Number of Images: 28
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 37 Megabytes

Aeronca 7AC Champion – C-FJHJ

The Aeronca Model 7 Champion, more commonly known as the “Champ”, is a single-engine, two-seat, fixed conventional landing gear airplane. Designed for flight training and personal use, it entered production in the United States in 1945.

Like the Piper Cub with which it competed, the Champ features tandem seating. While the J-3 model of the Cub is soloed from the rear seat, the Champ can be soloed from the front, giving improved forward visibility on the ground and during takeoffs, landings, and climbs. The Champ has a wider cabin than the Cub and offers better visibility.

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Number of Images: 50
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 69 Megabytes

Aeronca L-3A Grasshopper – 42-7798

When American forces went into combat after Pearl Harbor, the Army Air Force used the L-3 in much the same manner as observation balloons were used during World War I — spotting activities and directing artillery fire. It was also used for liaison and transport duties and short-range reconnaissance which required airplanes to land and take off in short distances from unprepared landing strips. Liaison pilots would train on L-3s before moving on to front-line aircraft like the Piper L-4 or the Stinson L-5. Some L-3s were shipped to north Africa, and subsequently given to the Free French Forces in the area at the time. At least one of the aircraft served with US forces in Italy.

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Number of Images: 25
Resolution: 1200 dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 31.5 Megabytes

de Havilland DH.94 Moth Minor – N94DH-AV977

The Moth Minor was designed as a low-wing monoplane to replace the biplane Moth series, intended to give similar performance on lower power, and not requiring rigging. The wooden prototype of the DH.94 was first flown by Geoffrey de Havilland on 22 June 1937 at Hatfield Aerodrome. Production started and nearly 100 examples had been built by the outbreak of World War II. With a selling price of only £575 the Moth Minor was popular with flying clubs keen to acquire modern monoplanes.

Civil aircraft operated in the United Kingdom were impressed into wartime service with the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm, one example was used by the United States Army Air Corps. A large number of civil aircraft from the UK were sent to Australia, where they and a handful of locally-built Australian civil aircraft were impressed into the Royal Australian Air Force.

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Number of Images: 70
Resolution: 300 dpi
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Download Size: 184 Megabytes

de Havilland DH.94 Moth Minor – GAFPN

The Moth Minor was designed as a low-wing monoplane to replace the biplane Moth series, intended to give similar performance on lower power, and not requiring rigging. The wooden prototype of the DH.94 was first flown by Geoffrey de Havilland on 22 June 1937 at Hatfield Aerodrome. Production started and nearly 100 examples had been built by the outbreak of World War II. With a selling price of only £575 the Moth Minor was popular with flying clubs keen to acquire modern monoplanes.

Civil aircraft operated in the United Kingdom were impressed into wartime service with the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm, one example was used by the United States Army Air Corps. A large number of civil aircraft from the UK were sent to Australia, where they and a handful of locally-built Australian civil aircraft were impressed into the Royal Australian Air Force.

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Number of Images: 35
Resolution: 230dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 12 Megabytes

SAAB B17 Walk-Around

The B17 project first started at the end of the 1930s as the L 10 by ASJA, but after the merger with SAAB in 1937 it was renamed Saab 17. The wings were reinforced to make it possible to use it as a dive bomber. Since there was a shortage of engines the planes were flown to the destination where the engine was removed and reused for the next delivery. The plane was also made in three versions with different engines. The B 17A used a Swedish built Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp, the B 17B a British Bristol Mercury XXIV licence-built in Poland, and the B 17C an Italian Piaggio P.XI. The aircraft could be fitted with wheels, skis or floats. A unique feature of the Saab 17 was its use of the extended landing gear assembly, with its large covers, as dive brakes.

This HUGE walk-around features a B17 located at the Swedish Air Force Museum in Linköpingregistration These images are the original digital images so the resolution is excellent . there are 39 photos in this collection.

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Number of Images: 232
Resolution: 300dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 644 Megabytes

Grumman F7F-3 “Tigercat” Walk-Around

The Grumman F7F Tigercat was the first twin-engined fighter aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy. Designed for the new Midway-class aircraft carriers, the aircraft were too large to operate from earlier decks. Although delivered to United States Marine Corps (USMC) combat units before the end of World War II, the Tigercat did not see combat service in that war. Most F7Fs ended up in land-based service, as attack aircraft or night fighters; only the later F7F-4N was certified for carrier service. They saw service in the Korean War and were withdrawn from service in 1954.

This walk-around features a F7F-3 registration number N7195C (Bu80532 N1 VMF-254) and was photographed in Oakland, California USA in the mid 80’s. These images were originally photos but we have scanned the original negatives to give you the best quality possible. Images were all scanned at 1200dpi and there are 39 photos in this collection.

This is an extremely rare collection of this subject and it offers many views and detail shots.

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Number of Images: 39
Resolution: 1200dpi
Download Type: .zip file
Download Size: 9.83 Megabytes

 

SAAB B17 Interior Photos

You will not find a more detailed package of photos of the SAAB B17’s interior than this one! Here is a collection of 278 highly detailed photos of all parts of the interior of the SAAB B17. Everything you need to fully detail out a cockpit is here. All photos are a suitable resolution for printing.