Friday, June 29, 2018
Lockheed C-66
The Lockheed C-66
was the designation given to a single Twin Wasp powered Model 18
Lodestars that was impressed by the USAAF during the Second World War.
Lockheed-Vega XB-38
The Lockheed-Vega XB-38
was a prototype for an improved version of the Flying Fortress using
inline liquid cooled engines to guard against any shortage of the
standard R-1820s used on the B-17.
Detroit Lockheed YP-24
The Detroit Lockheed YP-24
was a prototype for a two seat monoplane fighter that was purchased by
the USAAC, but not placed into production. However it did lead to the
later Lockheed P-30, which was produced in small numbers.
Lockheed XR2O
The Lockheed XR2O was a single example of the Lockheed Electra that went to the US Navy in 1936.
Thursday, June 28, 2018
21cm Kanone 12 (Eisenbahn)
The 21cm Kanone 12 (Eisenbahn)
was a vanity project produced by the German Army, and consumed a vast
amount of effort and resources without having any significant military
value.
20.3cm Kanone (Eisenbahn)
The 20.3cm Kanone (Eisenbahn) was a German railway gun produced used spare barrels originally built for heavy cruisers.
35.5cm Haubitz M.1
The 35.5cm Haubitz M.1 was a massive siege howitzer that was used at the siege of Sevastopol.
24cm Kanone 3
The 24cm Kanone 3
was a very heavy cannon designed as a long range counterbattery
weapon, but that was only produced in very small numbers and used by a
single unit in Normandy and on the Eastern Front.
Wednesday, June 27, 2018
USS Bagley (DD-185)/ USS Doran/ HMS St. Marys
USS Bagley (DD-185)/ USS Doran/ HMS St. Marys was
a Wickes class destroyer that had a brief US career before being
transferred to the Royal Navy, where she supported minelaying
operations and carried out escort duties.
USS Abbot (DD-184)
USS Abbot (DD-184) was a Wickes class destroyer that had a short career with the US Navy, then served as HMS Charleston with the Royal navy, mainly operating in British home waters.
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