World War II
Links
The Luftwaffe Homepage
Very comprehensive page on German aviation during WWII. Provides information on air units, ground units, articles, orders of battle, equipment, sources and books, links, and discussion boards.
The Memphis Belle
official web page of the "Memphis Belle" B-17 Flying Fortress
The Mosquito Page
All about the RR299 de Havilland Mosquito, concentrates on surviving examples. Provides locations of aircraft, production, history, forum, links, images, articles, and models.
The Spitfire - An Operational History
http://www.deltaweb.co.uk/spitfire/index.htm
The history covers the period from delivery of the first operational Mk I Spitfire to the RAF in 1938, through its illustrious career in many theatres of World War II, to its final service days.
The Spitfire Society
http://www.spitfiresociety.demon.co.uk/
Researches the educational and historical value of information relating to the Spitfire, its designand operations in the last 60 years.
The Squadron
A site dedicated to flying. From WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, The Gulf right up to date. There are galleries of photos and digital art, contact areas and details of airbases, simulation pages and aviation poetry. A site for Veterans, Service Personnel, Aviation Enthusiasts.
The Stirling Pages
http://home.box.nl/~stirling/home.htm
Information on the Short Stirling - the RAF's first four engined bomber of the second World War.
The Swordfish Heritage Trust
Details of the pilots and aircraft of the Royal Navy's Historic Flight.
The United States Army Air Force in World War Two
http://personal.trxinc.com/dpixler/
The site is an effort to preserve and promote the history of the second world war era with an emphasis on the Army Air Force. Include photos and specifications of WWII aircraft.
the Widow's Web - P-61 Black Widow night fighter
Black Widow night fighter recovery and restoration project. Provides P-61 photos, art, history, and links.
The Writing 69th
http://www.channel1.com/users/jimham/
Covers the story of a group of journalists, including Walter Cronkite and Andy Rooney, who covered the U.S. 8th Air Force in World War II.
The WWII Fighter Gun Debate
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Hangar/8217/fgun/fgun-in.html
Information on the armament used on aircraft flown during World War II.
Tiger Moth - Reflections of a pupil pilot, June 1944
http://www.geocities.com/tigermoth1944/
A trainee pilot's reflections on learning to fly a Tiger Moth aeroplane in the Australian Air Force in 1944, accompanied by a photo of a Tiger Moth.
Tiger Moth Flight Experience UK
http://www.johnjohn.co.uk/compare-tigermothflights
This is real vintage biplane flying from the days when cockpits were open and helmets were leather! Our De Havilland Tiger Moths give people a real feel for the old days. With a Tiger Moth Flight experience voucher you will receive a briefing before the 20min, 30min, or 40min Tiger Moth flight, and also the loan of leather helmet, goggles and genuine Irvin jacket. When airborne, your instructor will invite you to handle the controls of the Tiger Moth and experience the thrill of flying one of these beautiful old machines.
Trip to Tangmere and Duxford
http://www.mindspring.com/~bryandonaldson/
Provides photos of a trip to Tangmere and Duxford air museums in the UK. Includes planes of World War II and some other WWII gear.
Tusgegee Airmen of WWII
http://www.frankambrose.com/pages/tusk.html
A salute with history and original photos of the famous "Red Tails", Tusgegee Airmen of WWII in Italy.
Twelve O'Clock High
http://www.acpservices.com/toch.htm
A quality reproduction of the Toby Jug from the classic 1949 movie Air Force Veterans, collectors and aviation enthusiasts. Includes some links and photos.
United States Strategic Bombing Survey
http://www.anesi.com/ussbs02.htm
A summary of the U.S. strategic bombing campaign in Europe. Includes information about The German and Allied strategic plans, early operations, and other attacks.
Warbirds Resource Group
http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/index.html
Provides a cohesive organization that ties the various WW2 aviation resource groups together. Includes links to Warbirds groups and aircraft images.
Warbirds Restoration
http://www.warbirdsrestoration.com
Provides authentic drawings and manuals of the World War Two Hurricane and Spitfire fighters and Lancaster bombers. Includes latest news, stories, useful links, and contact.
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