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From the biplanes of the 1930s to the monoplane fighters and four-engined heavy bombers of the 1940s, the period between 1930 and 1945 saw aviation technology advance at a rapid rate. Discover the history of a wide range of military aircraft that flew during this period. Each profile covers the design, development and operational service of the aircraft with technical details.

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American Aircraft
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British Aircraft

French Aircraft
French Aircraft
German Aircraft
German Aircraft

Japanese Aircraft
Japanese Aircraft
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Aircraft Profiles
Aircraft Profiles
Read profiles on over 90 aircraft that flew between 1930 and 1945, with technical details for each variant.

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Articles
Articles
Our articles cover a range of subjects, including the history of invasion stripes and the story of a German Spitfire.

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Battle of Britain
Battle of Britain
Our timeline covers the day-to-day action that took place during the battle, in the air and on the ground.

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Museum Guide
Museum Guide
With 217 locations across the UK on our map, it's easy to discover the aviation history on your doorstep.

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