IL-2 Sturmovik – Warbird Wednesday Episode #91
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting the grandfather of all ground attack aircraft, the IL-2 Sturmovik. This aircraft played a crucial part in the Eastern Front during WWII and […]
Polikarpov I-16 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #90
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting the world’s first low-wing monoplane fighter with retractable landing gear, the Polikarpov I-16. This Soviet aircraft was a revolutionary design that saw combat […]
Tupolev ANT-40 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #89
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a medium bomber, the Tupolev ANT-40. This Soviet aircraft was numerically one of the most important bombers in the world in the late […]
MiG-3 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #88
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a well-armed Soviet aircraft, the MiG-3. The MiG-3 was a fighter and interceptor used during WWII that was quick and designed for high […]
Breda Ba.88 Lince – Warbird Wednesday Episode #87
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting an Italian ground-attack aircraft, the Breda Ba.88 Lince. This aircraft is known for being one of the most spectacular failures of a production […]
Cant Z 506 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #86
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting an air-sea rescue plane, the Cant Z 506. This Italian floatplane set several different aircraft records from 1936-1938 and had remarkable speed. This […]
Savoia-Marchetti SM.79 – Warbird Wednesday Episode #85
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting one of the fastest medium bombers during its time, the Savoia-Marchetti SM.79. This Italian aircraft set 26 world records from 1937 to 1939. […]
MC 202 Folgore – Warbird Wednesday Episode #84
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting one of the best fighters that you probably have never heard of, the Macchi 202 Folgore. The Folgore flew for the Royal Italian […]
G4M Betty – Warbird Wednesday Episode #83
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a rare Japanese aircraft, the G4M Betty. This medium land-based bomber was fast and maneuverable with a stinger in the tail. Betty was […]
Nakajima B5N Kate – Warbird Wednesday Episode #82
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting carrier-based torpedo bomber, the Nakajima B5N “Kate”. The Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft was a weapon system that carried the Type 91 torpedo which […]
Aichi D3A Val – Warbird Wednesday Episode #81
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting another Japanese Navy aircraft used during WWII, the Aichi D3A Val. This dive bomber was the most dangerous weapon against capital ships and […]
A6M Zero – Warbird Wednesday Episode #80
Welcome to Warbird Wednesday! Today, we’re visiting a Japanese Navy fighter used during WWII, the A6M Zero. Nicknamed “Zeke” the Zero was designed to be highly maneuverable making it a […]
