Machines used by the air forces.
Louis Blériot was the first airplane designer in Europe to adapt the wing warping system and he used it for his Blériot XI, the first modern monoplane. On July 25th the following year, he was the first aviator to cross the English Channel with his machine. Milestones:– The first heavier-than-air airplane flight across the English … Continue reading Blériot XI, the first modern monoplane.
Introduction A reconnaissance car built in England during WW-II, on the chassis of the standard Morris light truck. This particular car was used in the D' Day Normandy landings. To make it easy for the Allied airplanes to identify, an American star was marked. Sidenote about manufacturing companies. Morris MK II (4 × 4) Approximate … Continue reading Morris light reconnaissance car
While aircrafts are the main workhorses of aerial reconnaissance, aplenty logistical support is required to conduct a whole mission. Following are some pictures of a 'dark room' car manufactured by Volkswagen in the 1960s. Films and other equipment Note the height of the roof. Volkswagen Usage The vehicle was part of the preparation unit at … Continue reading Reconnaissance photography: Logistics
STW C3 Museum exhibit of STW C3 History In 1940, the US imposed an export ban on war materials, therefore, Svenska Flygmotor copied the desired American P&W R-1830 star engine. This meant that all measurements had to be transferred from inches to cm and all metal goods in the engine had to be analyzed and … Continue reading Jet Plane Engines: STW
Even though contended(by aviation experts), Spitfire is considered as legendary(by masses). It came to limelight during the Battle of Britain, but was also deployed in other theaters of WW-II. The Spitfire came to Sweden only after the end of the Second World War. Then the Air Force needed a more effective reconnaissance aircraft and purchased … Continue reading Spitfire: The Swedish connection