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Old 09-23-2011, 01:22 PM  
harvey
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WW2 airplanes anyone?

I'm a big fan of airplanes since I was a kid, and more specifically of the 1935-1960 combat airplanes. I know a lot about them, but from an aesthetics point of view, I have some clear favorites. And without further ado, here they are!

JU-87 (Stuka)


Many people says it's horrible, but for me it's close to perfection!

ME-110


Spitfire

Wings are dorky, but I love its side silhouette, and as a whole, it's amazing (not to mention how good it was)

Hurricane and Tempest

Both from Hawker, I like them both

B-17

Some people hates the huge vertical stabilizer and rudder, but I think it looks pretty cool and distinctive (not to mention a big part of this airplane success). Of course, the B-29 was uber-cool, but the B-17 is the real thing

Hawk/Mohawk
Although used by France and UK, it was developed by USA. Dork look, but really cool, I think this and the Stuka are the planes people automatically think about when answered about WW2 planes



F6F Hellcat
Perfection!


P-61 Black Widow
If you don't think this is cool, you need a head check! (the black version is even better)



Mitsubishi Zero
It comes as no surprise that the coolest WW2 plane is a Japanese one. Of course, the infamous ZERO! Just drool!


and if the Zero wasn't enough, take a look at the J2M Raiden...


or the Tony..


...or the Ki-21!


Ilyushin Il 2
An iconic Russian airplane


MIG-3
A/S/L?



Macchi Saetta
The king of dork, but cool in its own particular way



Post your fave!
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