DH.98 MosquitoThe de Havilland Mosquito was originally intended for use as an unarmed bomber or reconnaissance aircraft, one that would fly so fast and high that defensive armament would be superfluous. It was not until World War II had started, however, that the Air Ministry gave serious thought to the possibility that light alloys might become in short supply. In such circumstances an all wood aircraft might be a useful ace up the sleeve. On November 25, 1940,

The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II was a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft design that was introduced to replace the A-4 Skyhawk in US Naval service and based on the successful supersonic F-8 Crusader aircraft produced by Chance Vought

This first batch was followed by a second loan of ten more aircraft

The wing plan form differs from later Cessna light aircraft in that it has a straight taper from root chord to tip chord and no dihedral

Custom painted P-3 Orion airplane model

it is a perfect piece for any aviation enthusiast's home or office

By the time of the Battle of Midway in June 1942

Lockheed P-38 Lightning Reno Racing airplane model

the airframe was strengthened

piston engine

rendering it one of the most silent in its category

from tanks to helicopters

The first of four prototypes took flight on March 13