Allied and Axis Aircraft

Allied and Axis Aircraft

A list of aircraft with a brief description of each one with size, construction, engine, armament and observation details.

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ABBREVIATIONS USED IN A/C PRECIS

HOV Head on view.
PV Plan view.
SV Side view.
FUSE Fuselage.
TU Tail unit.
TP Tail plane.
SFR Single fin and rudder.
TFR Twin fins and rudders.
LW S/Eng. Low wing single engined.
HW S/Eng. High wing single engined.
SW T/Eng. Shoulder wing twin engined.
3/Eng.. Three engined.
F/Eng. Four engined.
MW Mid-wing.
Mono. Monoplane.
ILLC In-line liquid cooled.
ILAC In-line air cooled.
Rad. Radiator.
DB Daimler Benz.
ST Straight taper.
LE Leading edge.
TE Trailing edge.
CP Cock pit.
U/C Undercarriage.
POGT Power operated gun turret.
GP Gun position.
GB Gun blister.
CS Centre section.
OS Outer section.
Ret. Retractable.
A/C Aircraft.
Lt. Length.

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NAME NOMAD NORTHROP A17-A
TYPE Trainer
DIMENSIONS W.S. 48ft. Lt. 31 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Pratt & Whitney of 825 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 200 m.p.h. Range 800 mi. Ceiling 20,700 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in wings. 1 m.g. in aft CP.
HOV FUSE Round, appearing superimposed on wings. Rounded CP on top.
WINGS Short straight CS, marked dihedral on O S.
TU TP mounted high. SFR medium height.
PV NOSE Radial engine projecting short distance.
WINGS Rect. CS with unequal ST on OS more marked on TE. Rounded tips. Large fillets at roots of TE.
FUSE Tapering to a point.
TP Unequal ST more marked on LE and rounded tips. Large V bite.
SV NOSE Radial engine and small spinner.
FUSE Top line broken by long low dual CP which has a dark central panel. Bottom line steps up slightly aft of the wings.
SFR Moderate ST on LE, broad rounded tip and slight ST on TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME ANSON
TYPE Trainer
DIMENSIONS W.S. 56 ft. Lt. 42 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Caeetah [sic] or Jacobs of 325 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 188 m.p.h. Range 790 mi. Ceiling 19,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. fixed in nose; 1 m.g. free in top turret. Bomb load 2 of 100 lbs. and 8 of 20 lbs.
HOV FUSE Squarish, slightly wider at the top. Small turret visible.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Radial and mid-mounted with wheels projecting slightly.
TU TP not visible. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Short and well rounded. Engines project 2/3 length.
WINGS Broad with slight ST on both edges to broad rounded tips. Fillets at wing roots on TE.
FUSE Tapers to TP.
TP Equal moderate ST to slim pointed tips. Diamond shaped.
SV NOSE Slim and well rounded.
FUSE Deep and slightly tapered to SFR. Top line broken by turret. Long transparent side windows. Engine nacelles break bottom line.
SFR Low and broad. Moderate ST on LE, rounded tip and slight ST on TE. Faired into fuse on LE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – flying glass-house.

NAME MESSERSCHMITT 109E
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 32 ft. Lt. 27 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Daimler Benz 601 of 1,150 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 354 m.p.h. Range 560 mi. Ceiling 36,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 cannon, 4 m.g’s fixed.
HOV FUSE Oval with a flat base. Small CP on top.
WINGS Dihedral from roots with rads. below outboard of fuse.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Bluntly pointed with a small spinner.
WINGS Slight ST on LE, moderate ST on TE and square tips. Small fillets at TE roots.
FUSE Long and tapering to a point aft of the TP.
TP Equal ST with broad rounded tips and a V bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Tapering, bluntly pointed with a small spinner.
FUSE Nearly straight top line with low CP well back. Bottom line broken by oil cooler under nose and rads under wings. Curved.
SFR Low and squat. Moderate ST on LE, rounded tip curved TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

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NAME TOMAHAWK P40
TYPE Single seat fighter. Army co-op.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 37 ft. Lt. 32 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Allison of 1,090 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 328 m.p.h. Range 700 mi. Ceiling 29,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 6 m.g’s 2 On fuse, 4 in wings.
HOV FUSE Oval with CP on top and prominent rad. below.
WINGS Dihedral from roots. U/C fairings visible below close to fuse.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long and pointed.
WINGS Straight LE with fillet at root, rounded tips and moderate ST on TE with large fillets at roots.
FUSE Short and tapers to TP.
TP Marked ST on LE with rounded tips and TE and a large V bite. Resembles a wing nut.
SV NOSE Pointed spinner. Air intake on top and a rad. below near spinner.
FUSE Deep and tapering with a prominent CP 1/2 way along.
SFR Large with ST on LE and rounded TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Deep and sturdy appearing.

NAME KITTYHAWK
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 37 ft. Lt. 32 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Allison of 1,150 h.p. Warhawk has 1,280 h.p. Merlin. Will carry small bombs.
PERFORMANCE Speed 345 m.p.h. Range 800 mi. Ceiling 29,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 6 m.g’s of .50 cal. in wings.
HOV FUSE Deep oval with prominent CP.
WINGS Dihedral from roots and small wheel fairings below near fuse.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long with a pointed spinner.
WINGS Straight LE, rounded tips and moderate ST on TE. Fillets on both edges.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of TP.
TP Straight marked taper on LE, rounded tips and TE. Wing nut shaped.
SV NOSE Large pointed spinner with a deep rad. aft of rad.
FUSE Top line straight to high CP and tapering from there. Bottom line tapers and fairing from deep rad. goes to TE of wings.
SFR Large with moderate ST on LE, rounded tip and TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Deep nosed and sturdy looking.

NAME FULMAR
TYPE Navy fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 46 ft. Lt. 40 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Merlin of 1,145 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 300 m.p.h. Range 1,300 mi. Ceiling 30,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 8 m.g’s in the wings.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped with a flat base and rad. included in outline.
WINGS Thick and tapering with marked dihedral.
TU TP medium height. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Short and bluntly pointed.
WINGS Nearly equal ST with well rounded tips. Fillets at roots.
FUSE Tapering to a point well aft of TP.
TP Moderate ST on LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE tapers to a blunt point.
FUSE Slender and tapering. Top line straight from dual CP which has a dark central panel. Bottom line curves slightly from rad. under nose to SFR.
SFR Large and broad. Moderate ST on LE, broad rounded tip and slight ST on TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Long and slender.

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NAME TYPHOON
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 42 ft. Lt. 32 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW [indecipherable word] mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 [indecipherable letters] Napier Sabre of 2,350 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed over 400 m.p.h. Range 1,300 mi. Ceiling 40,000 ft.
ARMAMENT IA-4 cannon; IB -12 m.g’s.
HOV FUSE Deep with rad. below wings. Small CP above.
WINGS Appear slightly cranked owing to taper of top surface of the straight CS. Marked dihedral on OS.
TU TP medium height. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Very short and pointed with a large spinner.
WINGS Unequal ST, slightly more marked on TE, large rounded tips and small fillets.
FUSE Finely tapered to TP.
TP Unequal ST more marked on TE, rounded tips, no cut-out.
SV NOSE Very short with deep rad. below and a large spinner.
FUSE Nearly straight top, with small CP. Bottom line slightly bellied.
SFR Large and rounded with a straight TE and extending below fuse for an anti-spin stabilizer.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME FW 190
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 37 ft. Lt. 29 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial BMW 801 of 1,600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 370 m.p.h. or 390 for 1 min. Range 525 mi. Ceiling 38,000 ft
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s on nose ; 4 cannon on wings.
HOV FUSE Round with a small CP on top.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Very short and blunt. Large spinner.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on TE, rounded tips, small fillets.
FUSE Tapers slightly.
TP Tapered LE, small blunt tips, almost straight TE.
SV NOSE Short and radial engined.
FUSE Shallow CP, top tapers to SFR, bottom tapers slightly.
SFR Moderate ST on LE, curved broad tip and slight taper to TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION–All engine

NAME ROC
TYPE Two seat navy fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 46 ft. Lt. 36 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C or two floats.
ENGINE 1 radial Perseus of 905 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 22[indecipherable number] m.p.h. Range 800 mi. Ceiling 17,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in a Boulton Paul top turret.
HOV FUSE Round, appears superimposed on wings. Prominent top turret.
WINGS Short straight CS, moderate dihedral on OS.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Fairly long, radial engined.
WINGS Short rect. CS; unequal ST on OS, more marked on TE. Rounded tips.
FUSE Tapering sharply.
TP Equal ST with a short straight CS on the TE. Rounded tips.
SV NOSE Radial engined.
FUSE Top line broken by CP and turret aft of CP well faired in. Bottom line slightly curved. Anti-spin stabilizer at rear.
SFR High with unequal curbed taper more marked on LE. Set ahead.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

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NAME SKUA
TYPE Dive Bomber
DIMENSIONS W.S. 46 ft. Lt. 36 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Perseus of 905 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 225 m.p.h. Range 800 mi. Ceiling 20,200 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. fixed in wing. 1 m.g. free in aft CP.
HOV FUSE Round, appears superimposed on wind. Prominent CP.
WINGS Short straight CS, slight taper on rest with turned up tips.
TU TP High. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Fairly long and radial engined.
WINGS Short straight CS with unequal ST on OS, more marked on TE.
FUSE Long and tapering.
TP Equal ST with a short straight CS on TE. Tips rounded.
SV NOSE Radial engined.
FUSE Top line broken by long prominent CP. Bottom line curved. Anti-spin stabilizer at rear of fuse.
SFR High with unequal curved taper, more marked on LE. Set ahead well.
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NAME MARTLET
TYPE Navy fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 38 ft. Lt. 29 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Wright Cyclone of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 325 m.p.h. Range 1,150 mi. Ceiling 28,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in wings.
HOV FUSE Round with a small CP.
WINGS Dihedral from roots. Small projections visible below near fuse.
TU TP High. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Short and radial engined.
WINGS Slight ST on LE, square tips and more ST on TE.
FUSE Tapering.
TP Marked ST on LE, square tips, slight ST on TE and a V bite out.
SV NOSE Slightly tapering.
FUSE Tubby with a low CP and top line curving back to SFR. Bottom line curved.
SFR Angular and faired into fuse.
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NAME BUFFALO
TYPE Navy fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 35 ft. Lt. 26 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Wright Cyclone of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 330 m.p.h. Range 650 mi. Ceiling 24,500 ft.
ARMAMENT 6 m.g’s.
HOV FUSE Round with CP included in outline.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
TU TP low mounted. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Short and fairly large spinner.
WINGS Slight ST on LE, more on TE and rounded tips.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Elliptical with pointed tips and a bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Slightly tapering.
FUSE Tubby with a low CP and top line tapering to a point at rear. Bottom line curved.
SFR Low and appears set on top. Rounded triangular shaped.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Pregnant peanut. Tubby.

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NAME [indecipherable name]
TYPE Two seater fighter. Night fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 39 ft. Lt. 30 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Merlin of 1,145 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 310 m.p.h. Range 950 mi. Ceiling 27,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in top turret. 8 m.g’s in wings.
HOV FUSE Oval with a prominent turret on top and rad, below.
WINGS Long straight CS with moderate dihedral on OS.
TU TP Fairly high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Fairly long and bluntly pointed
WINGS Broken ST on both edges, rounded tips and small fillets.
FUSE Long and tapering to a point aft of TP.
TP Marked ST on both edges, rounded tips and a bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Pointed.
FUSE Tope line broken by top turret aft of CP. Bottom line broken by oil cooler under nose and rad. under wings.
SFR Large and triangular with a rounded tip.
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NAME VANGUARD
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 36 ft. Lt. 28 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Pratt and Whitney of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 350 m.p.h. Range 1,190 mi. Ceiling 33,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 10 fixed m.g’s.
HOV FUSE Round with a prominent CP.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
TU TP low mounted. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Short and radial engined.
WINGS Slight ST on LE, more on the TE and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers slightly.
TP Equal ST with rounded tips.
SV NOSE Radial engined with small spinner.
FUSE Slightly tapered with a small CP and from it tapering to SFR. Bottom line slightly curved.
SFR High with equal ST and rounded tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME VENGEANCE
TYPE Dive bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 48 ft. Lt. 40 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Double Cyclone.
PERFORMANCE Speed 300 m.p.h. plus. Range 1,200 mi. Ceiling
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s. fixed, 2 free. Bomb load 1,700 lbs.
HOV FUSE Oval with CP faired into outline.
WINGS Long straight CS, dihedral on O S. Fairings show below wings.
TU TP high. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long with a large spinner.
WINGS Marked ST on inner section, OS straight on LE. The OS of TE has marked ST and inner section is straight. Tips square.
FUSE Tapering.
TP Unequal ST more marked on TE and square tips.
SV NOSE Untapered and a large spinner.
FUSE Top line broken by a high dual CP. Bottom line tapers aft of wings.
SFR Very high with equal ST and square tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Tall high and prominent.

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NAME CHESAPEAKE VOUGHT 156
TYPE Dive bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 42 ft. Lt. 34 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Pratt & Whitney of 825 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 257 m.p.h. Range 1,055 mi. Ceiling 28,200 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s fixed, 1 m.g. free in aft CP. Bomb load 1,500 lbs.
HOV FUSE Round with a small CP on top.
WINGS Straight CS with dihedral on OS.
TU TP high, SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Short and radial engined.
WINGS Rect. CS with unequal ST on the OS more marked on the TE. Rounded tips quite broad.
FUSE Tapering and fairing into wings which pass under fuse.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips.
SV NOSE Radial engined with a small spinner.
FUSE Untapered with a long low dual CP which has a dark central panel. Bottom line slightly curved.
SFR High with equal ST and rounded tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME AIRACROBA P-39.
TYPE Single seat fighter. Ground attack fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 34 ft. Lt. 30 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. tricycle U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Allison of 1,150 h.p. mounted behind the CP.
PERFORMANCE Speed 400 m.p.h. Range 965 mi. Ceiling 35,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 cannon – 20mm. or 37 mm. 6-8 m.g’s fixed.
HOV FUSE High and oval with small CP faired into outline.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long and tapering, bluntly pointed.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips. Broad and large fillets at TE roots.
FUSE Tapering.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and slight curved taper on TE with a bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Bluntly pointed and tapering.
FUSE Curved top and bottom with a small well faired in CP. Inlet for supercharger visible aft of CP.
SFR ST on LE, rounded tip and curve on TE curving into fuse.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Streamlined, nose and tail swept up.

NAME JU 87B
TYPE Dive bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 45 ft. Lt. 35 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC Jumo of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 242 m.p.h. Range 500 mi. Ceiling 27,900 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s fixed over wheels, 1 free m.g. in aft CP. Bomb load is 1100 lbs.
HOV FUSE Oval in section with large rad included in outline. Prominent CP above.
WINGS Cranked and prominent fixed U/C at base of crank. Dive brakes visible outboard of U/C.
TU TP High and strut braced. Anti-flutter weights at tips. SFR visibile.
PV NOSE Pointed.
WINGS Slight ST on LE broken by U/C spats, blunt tips, broken ST on TE.
FUSE Tapers sharply to TP.
TP Rectangular.
SV NOSE Pointed with prominent rad below.
FUSE Top line broken by prominent dual glazed CP with a concave sweep to SFR. Bottom line tapers and is broken by fixed U/C.
SFR Angular and faired into fuse.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Ugly and angular. Noisy in a dive.

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NAME BERMUDA
TYPE Dive bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 47 ft. Lt 39 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Double Cyclone of 1,700 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 320 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling
ARMAMENT Fixed wing m.g’s. Free m.g’s in aft CP. Bomb load 1,700 lbs.
HOV FUSE Nearly round with CP hidden by prominent fairing over rear gun position.
WINGS Mid-mounted and dihedral from roots.
TU TP low mounted. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long and radial engined.
WINGS Slight ST on both edges more marked on TE and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers to a point.
TP Elliptical with a bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Radial engined with a small spinner.
FUSE Tapers near rear to a point. Most of fuse almost untapered. Long low dual CP with a turret like fairing at aft CP
SFR High and broad with curved lines on all sides.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Long and straight appearing.

NAME BLENHEIM 1F.
TYPE Multi-seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 56 ft. Lt. 40 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Mercury of 840 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 285 m.p.h. Range 1,125 mi. Ceiling 27,280 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in a trough under fuse, 2 m.g’s in top turret, 1 m.g .in port wing. (bomber version without m.g’s in trough)
HOV FUSE Rect. with a rounded top. Turret visible on top and m.g. trough beneath.
WINGS Short straight CS and dihedral on OS.
TU TP medium high. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Short and stubby. Engines nearly as long as nose.
WINGS Short straight CS and unequal ST on OS more pronounced on TE. [indecipherable word] curved wing tips and fillets at TE roots.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Shaped like a capital “B”.
SV NOSE Short, blunt and glazed.
FUSE Straight topped broken by top turret. Curved bottom line broken by m.g. tough.
SFR Curved taper on both edges to a rounded pointed tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME BLENHEIM IV
TYPE Bomber or fighter bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 56 ft. Lt. 43 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Mercury XV of 920 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 295 m.p.h. Range 1,900 mi. Ceiling 27,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 fixed m.g. in port wing, 2 m.g’s in top turret. Some had a m.g. position under the nose firing backwards. Fighter models with 4 m.g’s in a trough under nose well back. Bombs 1,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped with turret visible on top.
WINGS Straight CS and dihedral on OS.
ENGS Mid-mounted at end of CS.
TU TP high. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Fairly long, untapered and rounded at tip. Engines project 1/2 length of nose.
WINGS Straight CS with unequal ST on OS more marked on TE. Duo curved tips and small fillets at roots.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of TP.
TP Slight ST on both edges and broad rounded tips. A V bite at TE.
SV NOSE Glazed and slopes backward from top to bottom. Long.
FUSE Straight top line with a ret. turret aft of wings. Slight taper to bottom line with a trough in fighter versions visible.
SFR Curved taper on both edges with a rounded pointed tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

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NAME JUNKERS 88A6
TYPE Bomber and dive bomber. Night fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 65 ft. Lt. 47 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SRF and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Jumo 212 Of 1,450 h.p. Radial appearing.
PERFORMANCE Speed 276 m.p.h. Range 1,310 mi. Ceiling 26,700 ft.
ARMAMENT Varied. 6 m.g’s free as bomber. Usually 3 cannon 4 m.g’s as a night fighter. Bomb load 5,750 lbs.
HOV FUSE Round with prominent CP and offset GB below.
WINGS Dihedral from roots with bomb racks between engines and fuse.
ENGS Radial appearing and underslung.
TU TP medium low. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Blunt and glazed. Engines project equally with nose.
WINGS Broken ST on LE and TE with rounded tips. (Early model sq. tips)
FUSE Curved taper to TP and projects beyond.
TP Equal ST with bluntly rounded tips.
SV NOSE Glazed and rounded with compact dual prominent.
FUSE Straight topped from CP. Bottom line tapers to SFR, broken by large engine nacelles.
SFR ST on the LE, rounded tip and curved TE. Large.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Bulky nosed.

NAME DORNIER 17P
TYPE Light bomber and dive bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 59 ft. Lt. 54 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial BMW 132 of 880 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 298 m.p.h. Range 770 mi. Ceiling 30,170 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. fixed in nose, 1 free m.g. in aft CP and belly. Bomb load 1,250 lbs.
HOV FUSE Broad oval with a low flat topped CP.
WINGS Straight and thick, fairing into fuse on lower side.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP not visible. TFR prominent and appear outboard of engines.
PV NOSE Medium length and glazed rounded tip. Engines project 1/2 way.
WINGS Broad with slight ST more marked on the TE, rounded tips and fillets at both edges.
FUSE Tapering slightly to TP.
TP Angular with unequal ST more marked on the LE. Small cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Slim with a rounded glazed nose.
FUSE Long and tapering slightly at bottom. Flying pencil.
TFR Outrigged with unequal ST more marked on the LE and a rounded base. Rudder carries over top of fin.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Flying pencil.

NAME DORNIER 215
TYPE Reconn. Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 59 ft. Lt. 54 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 [indecipherable word] DB 600 of 1,050 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 311 m.p.h. Range 965 mi. Ceiling 29,600 ft.
ARMAMENT 3 m.g’s. Bomb load 1,600 lbs.
HOV FUSE Broad oval with prominent CP.
WINGS Straight.
ENGS Appear underslung.
TU TP invisible. TFR appear above engines.
PV NOSE Long rounded and well glazed. Engines project 1/2 way.
WINGS Slight ST to broad rounded tips and fillets at both edges.
FUSE Slim and tapering to TU.
TP Angular with unequal ST more marked on the LE. Cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Bulbous and glazed with a compact dual CP on top.
FUSE Tapers on bottom line to TFR.
TFR Small with unequal ST more marked on the LE and a rounded base. Rudder carries over top of fin.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Nose heavy and bulbous.
NOTE – A later model with a radial engine is similar in appearance and is known as the 17Z. Performance similar.

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NAME DORNIER 217E1 & 217E2
TYPE Bomber and dive bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 62 ft. Lt. 56 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial BMW 801 of 1,6000 h.p. and BMW 802 of 2,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 309 and 324 m.p.h respectively. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling 37,000 ft. approx.
ARMAMENT 1 cannon 15 mm fixed in nose, 1 cannon 20 mm. free in nose, 2 m.g’s in belly, 2 m.g’s aft CP (turret in E2), 2 window m.g’s. Bomb load 6,600 lbs. Torpedoes or mines carried too.
HOV FUSE Broad oval with a broad rounded CP.
WINGS Very slight dihedral.
Engines appear underslung.
TU TP NOT visible. TFR appear just outboard of engines.
PV NOSE Long and well rounded. Glazed. Engines project 1/2 way.
WINGS Broad with unequal ST more marked on the TE. Rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers to well aft of the TP. [underlined] (TE broken by engine nacelles) [/underlined]
TP Equal ST with square tips.
SV NOSE Well rounded with a low compact dual CP and chinned beneath.
FUSE Straight top line from CP. Bottom line has a step near nose.
TFR Unequal ST more marked on the LE, rounded base and rudder carries over fin.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Bulbous nosed.

NAME FW 187
TYPE Two-seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 51 ft. Lt. 39 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 2 ILLC DB 601 of 1,150 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 365 m.p.h. Range 1,300 mi. Ceiling 38,940 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 cannon, 4 m.g’s fixed on fuse.
HOV FUSE Oval in section including CP. Small.
WINGS Anhedral on long CS to just beyond engines, dihedral on OS.
ENGS Low mounted with deep rads.
TU TP mounted centrally and long. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Slim and pointed. Engines project equally with nose, blunt tips.
WINGS LE has straight CS with slight ST on rest, blunt tips and moderate ST to TE. Small fillets.
FUSE Long and slim, tapering past TP.
TP ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Short and pointed, partially hidden by engines.
FUSE Slim, tapering to TU.
SFR High with equal ST and a rounded tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Sleek and powerful appearing.

NAME WHIRLWIND
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 45 ft. Lt. 32 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Peregrine of 850 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 400 m.p.h. Range 1,200 mi. Ceiling 33,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 cannon fixed in nose.
HOV FUSE Small and round with a small CP visible.
WINGS Long straight CS and slight dihedral on OS.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP very high. SFR high with TP well up on it.
PV NOSE Short and rounded. Engines project past nose.
WINGS Very long rect. CS and unequal ST on the OS, more marked on the TE. Tips bluntly curved. Engines project on the TE.
FUSE Long with little taper till near TP.
TP Equal slight ST with rounded tips. Rudder projects on the TE.
SV NOSE Engines project beyond fuse.
FUSE Top line nearly straight, broken by small CP. Bottom line by engine nacelles very deeply at nose.
SFR Very high with slight equal ST and rounded tip. TP is 2/3 up it.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Tail high and prominent.

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NAME MOSQUITO
TYPE Two-seat fighter, night fighter or bomber reconn.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 54 ft. Lt. 41 ft.
CONSTRUCTION SW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Merlins of 1,475 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 380 m.p.h. and well over 400 stripped. Range 2,000 mi. Ceiling 36,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 to 4 cannon, 4 m.g’s. Bomb load 2,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Small with a rounded bottom, flat sides and a wide CP.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP invisible. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Well rounded. Engines almost equal in length, with large spinners.
WINGS CS between engines project ahead of OS. This has slight ST, rounded tips and marked ST on TE broken by engine nacelles.
FUSE Tapers slightly.
TP Unequal curved taper, more marked on the LE and rounded tips.
SV NOSE Well rounded.
FUSE Streamlined with low CP near nose. Bottom line curved.
SFR High and set well ahead on fuse. Curved taper more marked on LE and a rounded tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Trim and speedy looking.

NAME WELLINGTON IV
TYPE BOMBER
DIMENSIONS W.S. 86 Ft. Lt. 62 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Hercules of 1,400 h.p. Mk. II had Merlins of 1,145 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 287 m.p.h. Range 3,240 mi. Ceiling 24,500 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and tail turrets and window m.g’s. Bomb load 4,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Centrally mounted.
TU TP not visible. SFR high and prominent.
PV NOSE Long and blunt pointed. Engines project 1/2 way.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE. Tips rounded and slim.
FUSE Long, extending aft of TP for a turret.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE with small rounded tips.
SV NOSE Long and blunt.
FUSE Top straight, bottom line bellied. It projects aft of SFR.
SFR Tall and conical in shape.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Slightly bellied and high aspect wings.

NAME WHITLEY
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 84 ft. Lt. 70 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Merlins of 1,030 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 245 m.p.h. Range 1,250 mi. Ceiling 25,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and tail turrets. Bomb load 2 tons.
HOV FUSE Deep and rect. with CP faired into outline.
WINGS Long straight CS to well past engines, slight dihedral on OS.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP low. TFR inrigged greatly and with a brace visible.
PV NOSE Long and slender. Engines project 1/2 length.
WINGS Broad with unequal slight ST more marked on LE and square tips.
FUSE Long and slender.
TP Rect. with a slight ST to the LE.
SV NOSE Long and box like.
FUSE Long and box-like. CP near nose. Turret projects at rear of TFR.
TFR Rect. with slight curved taper on LE. Mk. V with ST to LE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Box-like and slender. Nose down attitude in the air.

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NAME HAMPDEN
TYPE Bomber
DIMENSIONS W.S. 69 ft. Lt. 54 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Pegasus of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 265 m.p.h. Range 1,725 mi. Ceiling 22,700 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s in nose, top aft and ventral positions. Bomb load 3,000.
HOV FUSE Deep and narrow rect. with rounded top and bottom.
WINGS Long straight CS, dihedral on OS.
ENGS Mid-mounted 1/2 way along CS.
TU TP high. TFR inrigged some and extend slightly below TP. They appear slightly inboard of engines.
PV NOSE Long and slender. Engines project 1/3 length.
WINGS Very slight ST on the LE, small blunt tips and pronounced ST on the TE.
FUSE Very slim.
TP Moderate ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Rounded and well glazed.
FUSE Deep and straight to dorsal and ventral GP, from there boom-like and tapering.
TFR Small curved LE, small rounded tip and a straight TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Flying tadpole, HEREFORD same with ILAC engines.

NAME HENSCHEL 126
TYPE Army co-op.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 48 ft. Lt. 36 ft.
CONSTRUCTION Parasol wing S/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial BMW 132. Of 880 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 221 m.p.h. Range 620 mi. Ceiling 28,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 fixed m.g. on nose. 1 free m.g. in aft CP.
HOV FUSE Round with small CP over it and fixed U/C beneath it.
WINGS Set above fuse. and braced to it.
TU TP Slightly below wings. SFR barely visible.
PV NOSE Short with radial engine.
WINGS Marked ST to the LE, rounded tips, moderate ST to the OS of TE and the CS is swept forward and has a large “V” bite at centre.
FUSE Tapers to TP.
TP Rect. with rounded tips and a V bite out of the TE.
SV NOSE Radial engined.
FUSE Untapered with wing high over fuse and dual CP below wing. Bottom line broken by Fixed U/C.
SFR Moderate ST to the LE, rounded tip and slight ST to the TE.
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NAME LYSANDER
TYPE Army co-op.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 50 ft. Lt. 30 ft.
CONSTRUCTION Parasol wing S/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Perseus XII of 905 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 230 m.p.h. Range 600 mi. Ceiling 26,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 fixed m.g’s in wheel housings, 1 m.g. in aft CP. Small bombs.
HOV FUSE Round with small CP above and fixed U/C below. Bomb racks are sometimes seen on wheel spats.
WINGS Set above the fuse and braced to it.
TU TP appears central on fuse. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Radial engined and short.
WINGS Straight LE, rounded tips; moderate ST on OS of TE and CS straight.
FUSE Tapering to TP.
TP Broad, marked ST on the LE, rounded tips, slight ST on TE.
SV NOSE Radial engined.
FUSE Wings set well above the fuse and CP extends to it. Top line tapers in line with CP to the SFR. Fixed U/C below and large spats.
SFR Large and triangular with a rounded tip.
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NAME FOCKE WULF 189
TYPE Reconn., trainer and ambulance work.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 60 ft. Lt. 39 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILAC Argus of 450 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 220 m.p.h. Range 1,300 mi. Ceiling 27,500 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s in wing roots, 1 free on top and 1 free in rear of fuse.
HOV FUSE Rect. and glazed.
WINGS CS straight to engines, OS dihedral.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP mid-mounted. TFR outrigged and appear over engines.
PV NOSE Short glazed and broad. Engines project well past nose.
WINGS CS straight to engines, marked ST on OS. Slim pointed tips and a straight TE. Twin booms extend from engines to the TU.
FUSE Projects aft of TE and terminates in a glazed tip.
TP Rect. with cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Shorter than engines, bulky and glazed.
FUSE Tear drop shaped, tapering to a slim point. M.g position on top. Slim booms extend from engines well aft of fuse. and to the TU.
TFR Moderate ST on the LE. flat top and slight ST to the TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Slender with a tear drop fuse. and tiny engines.

NAME LIGHTNING P-38
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 52 ft. Lt. 38 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Allisons of 1,090 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 404 m.p.h. Range 1,070 h.p. [sic] Ceiling 39,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s .303 cal., 2 mg’s .50 cal., 1 cannon all in nose.
HOV FUSE Oval and small.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP high, TFR inrigged and appear over engines.
PV NOSE Long and tapering to a point. Engines project 3/4 length.
WINGS Equal ST with slim rounded tips. Booms extend from engines to support the TU. Rads. Show on both sides of booms.
FUSE Terminates at the TE of the wing.
TP Long and rect. with rounded tips.
SV NOSE Nicely pointed and streamlined.
FUSE Small prominent CP central on fuse which tapers front and rear
TFR Egg shaped and extend below the TP slightly.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Sleek and streamlined. Twin booms prominent.

NAME HUDSON III
TYPE Reconn. Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 66 ft. Lt. 44 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Cyclone of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 284 m.p.h. Range 2,160 mi. Ceiling 24.500 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s fixed on nose, 2 in top turret, 2 as window guns, 1 belly. Bomb load 2,000 lbs. Carries depth charges.
HOV FUSE Large and oval with top turret prominent.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Mid-mounted close to the fuse.
TU TP very high. TFR inrigged and appear outboard of engines.
PV NOSE Long and blunt pointed. Engines project 1/3 of length.
WINGS Equal moderate ST with small curved tips. TE broken by Fowler flap guides.
FUSE Cigar shaped.
TP Has very wide span with ST on the LE, rounded tips and nearly straight TE.
SV NOSE Long and rounded with a glazed tip.
FUSE Almost straight top line with turret near TU. Bottom line bellied.
TFR Egg-shaped and extend below the TP some.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Large, streamlined and high TU prominent.

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NAME MARYLAND MARTIN 167
TYPE Medium bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 61 ft. Lt. 47 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LMW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp of 1,050 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 316 m.p.h. Range 1,300 mi. Ceiling 29,500 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s fixed, 1 free on top and 1 free belly position. Some had 6 m.g’s fixed. Bomb load 2,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Rect. with rounded top and bottom. Turret visible on top.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Mid-mounted.
TU TP high. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Blunt and medium length. Engines project 1/2 length.
WINGS Equal ST with curved tips.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE, broad rounded tips, V cut-out.
SV NOSE Long, rounded and glazed.
FUSE Top line straight from CP and broken by turret. In front of the Fin is a raised platform for the TP. Bottom line straight to step aft of wings and then tapers to TU.
SFR ST on the LE, rounded tip, curved TE. Large.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – High tail and slender fuse.

NAME BALTIMORE MARTIN 187
TYPE Medium bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 61 ft. Lt. 48 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Wright Cyclones of 1,600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 335 m.p.h. Range 1,700 mi. Ceiling 31,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in nose. 2 m.g’s top and belly positions. Bombs 3,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Mid-mounted.
TU TP high. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long with a glazed pnel [sic] in the tip. Engines project 1/3 length.
WINGS Equal ST with rounded tips and the TE broken by engine nacelles.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Broad with unequal ST more marked on the LE and a bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Long and well rounded with a glazed panel at tip.
FUSE Long low dual CP extending to aft GP breaks the top line. Bottom line deepens to belly gun position which shows as a deep step and then tapers to the TU.
SFR Marked ST on the LE, rounded tip and TE. Faired into fuse on LE.
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NAME MARAUDER B-26
TYPE Medium bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 65 ft. Lt. 58 ft.
CONSTRUCTION SW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C. of tricycle type.
ENGINES 2 radial Pratt & Whitney of 1,850 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 346 m.p.h. Range 2,400 mi. Ceiling 34,500 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and tail m.g’s and top turret. Bomb load 4,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Round.
WINGS Slim and straight appearing.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP DIHEDRAL from roots. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and well rounded with a glazed tip. Engines project 1/3 lt.
WINGS Centrally mounted on fuse with equal ST and rounded tips. TE broken by engine nacelles.
FUSE Cigar shaped and nicely streamlined.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE and rounded tips.
SV NOSE Well rounded with a glazed tip.
FUSE Top line broken by CP near nose and turret near SFR. Bottom line curved. Fuse projects at rear of SFR.
SFR High with a slight ST on the LE, rounded tip and moderate ST on the TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Very streamlined and pleasing in outline.

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NAME JUNKERS 52 3m.
TYPE Troop transport and glider tower.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 96 ft. Lt. 62 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW 3/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed U/C.
ENGINES 3 radial BMW 132 of 845 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 207 m.p.h. Range 546 mi. Ceiling 19,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. above CP, 1 m.g. in dorsal GP; some had a dustbin below.
HOV FUSE Square in section with a rounded top line. In some dustbin visible
WINGS Dihedral from a very short CS to which the fixed U/C is fastened.
ENGS 2 centrally mounted on wings and 1 on nose.
TU TP high and strut braced. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Blunt and fitted with radial engine. Engines on wings short and set a [sic] right angles to the wing, giving an offset appearance.
WINGS Equal moderate ST with small blunt tips and Junkers double type wing flap visible in the TE.
FUSE Curved taper to the TU.
TP Appears rect with elevators of wider span.
SV NOSE Snout like and upswept on bottom line.
FUSE Almost straight top line broken by GP and curved undersurface broken by fixed U/C. Dustbin when fitted just aft of U/C.
SFR Square cut with ST on the LE and the rudder aft of the fuse.
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NAME BOMBAY
TYPE Troop transport.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 96 ft. Lt. 69 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and fixed U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Pegasus of 1,010 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 192 m.p.h. Range 2,230 mi. Ceiling 25,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and tail single m.g’s in Bristol turrets.
HOV FUSE Square with rounded corners. Fairing for tail turret vis. on top.
WINGS Straight CS with slight dihedral on OS.
ENGS Mid-mounted with U/C below and braced to the fuse.
TU TP invisible. TFR inrigged and braced.
PV NOSE Long and blunt tipped. Engines project slightly.
WINGS Broad with a straight LE, square tips; slight ST on OS of the TE and a straight CS.
FUSE Tapers slightly to a turret aft of the TP.
TP Rect. with slightly curved tips.
SV NOSE Long with a square tip. CP near tip.
FUSE Long and box-like, tapering at rear slightly. Top line broken by wings and engines and bottom by the fixed U/C.
TFR High and extending below TP some. Kidney shaped, rounded sides.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Broad winged and box-like.

NAME MITCHELL II B-25
TYPE Medium bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 67 ft. Lt. 54 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Wright Cyclone of 1,350 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 310 m.p.h. Range 2,600 mi. Ceiling 26,500 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and tail m.g’s. Top and belly turrets. Bomb load 3,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Somewhat rect. with turret visible on top.
WINGS Gull wings, mid mounted. Mitchell I has wings dihedral from fuse.
ENGS Low mounted and near top of inner dihedral section
TU TP high. TFR outrigged and appear near outer side of engines.
PV NOSE Long and well rounded at tip. Engines project 1/4 of length.
WINGS Mounted centrally on fuse. Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips. Engine nacelles project at TE.
FUSE Tapers slightly to just aft of TP.
TP Moderate ST on the LE, square tips and straight on TE with cutouts on elevator ends.
SV NOSE Glazed and tapers on top line.
FUSE Long and slightly tapered. Top line straight from CP and broken by turret near tail. Turret projects slightly on bottom. No turrets on the Mitchel I.
TFR Rect. with sight ST on the LE.
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NAME BEAUFORT
TYPE Torpedo bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 58 ft. Lt. 44 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Taurus of 1,060 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 310 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling
ARMAMENT 2 free m.g’s in nose, side window m.g’s, top turret. Some had fixed m.g’s . Bomb load up to 2,000 lbs. Carries 1,500 lbs. for range of 1,500 mi.
HOV FUSE Rect. with a rounded top.
WINGS Straight CS to the engines, dihedral on OS.
ENGS Underslung at end of CS.
TU TP high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Short and well rounded. Engines project 1/2 length.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips. TE broken by semi-circular plates on wing aft of the engines. Not on all.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of the TP.
TP Straight LE, rounded tips, slight ST on the TE with a bite out.
SV NOSE Rounded on top half and back swept on lower half. Deep
FUSE Top line broken by long raised section from CP to top turret. Bottom line tapers slightly.
SFR Curved taper on both edges to a rounded pointed tip. Bristol SFR.
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NAME MESSERSCHMITT 110
TYPE Two seat fighter, night fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 53 ft. Lt 40 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC DB 601 0f 1,150 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 375 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling 35,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 cannon, 4 m.g’s fixed in nose. 1 free m.g. in aft CP.
HOV FUSE Oval in section with a small CP on top.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Underslung with rads. outboard of engines below wings.
TU TP high. TFR outrigged and appear above engines.
PV NOSE Blunt pointed. Engines project 1/2 length.
WINGS Nearly equal ST to square cut slim tips.
FUSE Slim and tapers to TU.
TP Rect. with slight ST to both edges. Cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Round and blunted.
FUSE Slim and tapers to TU from a long dual glazed CP. Bottom line broken by engine nacelles
TFR Curved on LE and TE, rounded top and flat base. Small.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Slim and sleek.

NAME MESSERSCHMITT JAGUAR
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 55 ft. Lt. 40 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Mercedes Benz of 1,150 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 320 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling 35,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 cannon free in nose, 4 m.g’s fixed in nose, 1 m.g. free aft CP. Bomb load 1,600 lbs.
HOV FUSE Oval and small with a flat base.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Low mounted with rads. beneath.
TU TP high. TFR outrigged and appear outboard of engines.
PV NOSE Glazed and well rounded. Engines project 2/3 length.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE and square tips.
FUSE Tapers off slim and is long.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the TE and square tips with cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Long, well rounded and glazed.
FUSE Slender with top line broken by long low dual CP and the bottom line by the engines and rads.
TFR Curved taper on both edges, rounded tip and flat base.
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NAME BOSTON I
TYPE Attack bomber. Night fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 61 ft. Lt. 47 ft.
CONSTRUCTION SW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C of tricycle type.
ENGINES 2 radial Twin Wasp of 1,050 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 305 m.p.h.. Range 1,200 mi. Ceiling
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in nose, 2 in rear top GP. Bomb load 1,000 lbs. As a night fighter it has 4 cannon and up to 8 m.g’s. Varied.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Underslung greatly.
TU TP high and dihedral. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and blunt pointed. Engines project 1/3 length.
WINGS Straight LE, rounded tips and marked ST on the TE. Engine nacelles break the TE slightly.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Moderate ST on the LE, rounded tips and curved taper on TE.
SV NOSE Long and rounded, glazed.
FUSE Top line raised slightly from CP to GP. Bottom tapers aft of wings and has a tail skid at rear.
SFR Prominent and high. Conical.
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NAME BOSTON III
TYPE Medium bomber. Night fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 61 ft. Lt.47 ft.
CONSTRUCTION SW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. tricycle U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Wright Cyclone 1,600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 350 m.p.h. Range 1,200 mi. Ceiling
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in nose, 2 in top turret, 1 in each engine nacelle tip. Bomb load 1,600 lbs. As a night fighter same as Boston I
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Underslung greatly.
TU TP high and dihedral from roots. SFR high and prominent.
PV NOSE Long and glazed. Engines project 1/4 length.
WINGS Mounted centrally on fuse. Straight LE, rounded slim tips and marked ST on the TE. Engine nacelles break TE deeply.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP ST on the LE, rounded tips and curved taper on TE.
SV NOSE Long and well rounded with a glazed tip.
FUSE Top line has a long low section from CP to GP. Bottom line tapers from aft of wings to TU and has a tail skid at rear.
SFR High and cone shaped with a broad tip.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Tail high.

NAME MESSERSCHMITT 210
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 55 ft. Lt. 36 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINEs 2 ILLC Mercedes Benz of 1,450 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 285 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling 38,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 cannon, 4 m.g’s in nose. Bomb load 4,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Oval with a flat base.
WINGS Dihedral from roots. Rads. outboard of engines beneath wings.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP low mounted. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Short and well rounded. Engines project past nose.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapering.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE. Rounded tips and small cutout at TE.
SV NOSE Engines project and have large spinners.
FUSE Tapering with the CP prominent over nose. Bottom line broken by engine nacelles at nose.
SFR Moderate ST on the LE and faired into fuse, rounded and slight ST to the TE.
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NAME HALIFAX II
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 99 ft. Lt. 70 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW F/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 ILLC Merlins of 1,350 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 295 m.p.h. Range 3,000 mi. Ceiling 25,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose, top and tail turrets. Bomb load 11,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Rect. with rounded corners. Turret visible on top.
WINGS Short straight CS, dihedral on OS.
ENGS Underslung; 2 at end of CS, 2 on OS.
TU TP high and wide. TFR outrigged and appear outboard of inner engines.
PV NOSE Long and blunt pointed. Engines staggered and well apart.
WINGS Rect. CS to inboard engines. OS has unequal ST more marked on the LE and square tips.
FUSE Thick and tapering to a turret aft of TP.
TP Somewhat rect. with ST on the LE.
SV NOSE Blunt and deep.
FUSE Top line straight and broken by turret. Bottom line tapers from aft of wings to turret aft of TU.
TFR Somewhat rect. with a broad shallow “V” on the LE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Large with straight lines and angular

NAME LANCASTER
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 102 ft. Lt 70 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW F/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 ILLC Merlins of 1,350 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 300 m.p.h. Range 3,000 mi. Ceiling
ARMAMENT Nose, tail, top and belly turrets. Bomb load 8 tons.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped with turret visible on top.
WINGS Straight CS and dihedral on OS.
ENGS Underslung. 2 at end of CS, 2 on the OS.
TU TP low mounted. TFR outrigged and appear between engines.
PV NOSE Long and bluntly pointed. Engines staggered and project 1/2 lt.
WINGS Straight CS to inner engines. The OS has unequal ST more marked on LE and with rounded tips.
FUSE Long and box-like and projects aft of TU for a turret.
TP Angular with unequal ST more marked on the TE.
SV NOSE Deep.
FUSE Box-like with a top turret visible and bottom line tapering from aft of wings to turret aft of TU.
TFR High and a slim oval. They extend slightly below TP.

NAME MANCHESTER
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 90 ft. Lt. 70 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Vulture of 1,845 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 300 m.p.h. Range 2,000 mi. Ceiling 20,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose, tail and top turrets. Bomb load 5 tons.
HOV FUSE Rect. tapering to the top. Turret visible.
WINGS Straight CS with dihedral on OS.
ENGS Underslung near end of CS.
TU TP not visible. TFR set well outboard of engines, prominent.
PV NOSE Long and bluntly pointed. Engines project 1/2 length.
WINGS Rect. CS with unequal ST on the OS more marked on LE, round tips.
FUSE Tapers slightly to a turret aft of .TU.
TP Angular with unequal ST more marked on the TE. Small cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Blunt.
FUSE Box-like with a low CP near nose and a turret aft of wings.
TFR High and a slim oval. They extend below TP some.
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NAME KURIER II FW 200 K
TYPE Reconn. heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 108 ft. Lt. 78 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW F/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 radial BMW 801 of 1,600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 279 m.p.h. Range 2,300 mi. Ceiling 28,850 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 cannon rear of bomb well, 1 cannon in nose, 2 m.g’s top turret near nose. 2 m.g’s side windows, 2 m.g’s dorsal GP. Bomb load 6,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Small with slightly curved sides. Rounded top and bomb well offset below.
WINGS Long straight CS and dihedral on OS.
ENGS All on CS; inboard ones underslung and outer mid-mounted.
TU TP low. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and thick pointed. Engines staggered and project approx. 1/2.
WINGS Broken ST on the LE, small rounded tips; slight ST on TE with a shallow long “V” aft of engine nacelles.
FUSE Well streamlined to TU.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE and square cut tips.
SV NOSE Long and pointed.
FUSE Curved taper to TU with a turret near nose and GP aft of wings on top. Bottom line broken by engines and long bomb well.
SFR Equal ST with a broad blunt tip. Prominent
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Whale like.

NAME HEINKEL 177
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 103ft. Lt. 67 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. (appearing) mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 ILLC DB 601 of 1,150h.p. mounted side by side in 2 nacelles and called the DB 606. They drive opposite rotating propellers.
PERFORMANCE Speed 280 m.p.h. Range 7,040 mi. Ceiling 25,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Free cannon nose and tail; m.g’s below and some with top turret. Bomb load approx. 5 tons.
HOV FUSE Rect. with rounded corners. Blister shows below.
WINGS Straight CS and dihedral on OS.
ENGS Mid-mounted, radial in appearance and placed at end of CS.
TU TP mid-mounted. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long with a glazed tip. Engine nacelles project nearly 1/2.
WINGS Rect. CS with unequal ST on OS more marked on the TE. Round tips.
FUSE Long and slightly tapering to a GP aft of the TP.
TP Marked ST on the LE, square tips and slight ST on the TE.
SV NOSE Glazed tip with a blister beneath.
FUSE Long and box-like with top line straight and no CP visible. Bottom line has blister near nose and a step aft of wings.
SFR High with a moderate ST on the LE, square tip and vert. TE.
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NAME STIRLING I
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 99 ft. Lt. 87 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW F/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 radial Hercules of 1,600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 267 m.p.h. Range 2,050 mi. Ceiling 25,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose, tail, top and some with belly turret. Bomb load 8 tons.
HOV FUSE Stirrup shaped.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Equally spaced along wing; 2 inner engines underslung.
TU TP not visible. SFR prominent [sic].
PV NOSE Long and blunt pointed. Engines staggered.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE, rounded tips and fillets at roots.
FUSE Long and thick, tapering slightly to turret aft of TU.
TP Long with unequal ST more marked on the LE and rounded tips.
SV NOSE Long and blunt.
FUSE Top line broken by prominent CP near nose and a turret. Bottom line tapers last 1/4 of length.
SFR Tall and conical in shape. Broad.
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NAME LIBERATOR II
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 110 ft. Lt 64 ft.
CONSTRUCTION SW F/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. tricycle U/C.
ENGINES 4 Pratt and Whitney of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 335 mi. Range 3,000 mi. Ceiling 36,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose, tail and mid-upper turrets. Bomb load 4 tons. As a patrol fighter it has 4 cannon in the nose.
HOV FUSE Deep and broad with rounded sides and bottom. Turret visible.
WINGS Dihedral from fuse.
ENGS Low mounted.
TU TP high. TFR outrigged and high and appear over inboard engines.
PV NOSE Long and well rounded. Engines project 1/4 length.
WINGS Equal ST with rounded tips. Very long and narrow appearing.
FUSE Long and tapering.
TP Broad and rect. with small cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Deep with a glazed tip tapering backwards from top to bottom.
FUSE Deep with a straight top line broken by turret. Bottom line slightly rounded. Mk. III has turret near CP.
TFR Huge with straight sides and rounded top and bottom.
GENERAL IMPRESSION —

NAME FORTRESS I BOEING B17 C
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 104 ft. Lt. 68 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW F/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 radial Wright Cyclones of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 320 m.p.h. Range 3,000 mi. Ceiling 36,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 side, 1 top and 1 belly blister with m.g’s. Bomb load 4 tons.
HOV FUSE Round with a low flat topped CP. Belly blister visible.
WINGS Very thick, approx. 1/2 diam. of fuse. and dihedral from fuse.
ENGS Almost enclosed within wings. Wheels project slightly.
TU TP not visible. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and well rounded. Engines project nearly 1/2 and staggered.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the LE and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of the TP.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and slight ST on the TE.
SV NOSE Deep and well rounded.
FUSE Tapers from a low flat CP near nose on top line and curved taper on bottom line broken by wheels and blister.
SFR High with a slight ST on the LE, curved on top and straight TE.
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NAME FORTRESS II BOEING B17 E
TYPE Heavy bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 104 ft. Lt. 74 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW F/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 radial Wright Cyclones of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 325 m.p.h. Range 4,000 mi. Ceiling 36,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 13 m.g’s of .50 cal. except 1 nose. 2 in tail, 4 in two aft blisters near SFR, 2 in belly turret, 2 in top front turret, 2 in nose at sides and 1 in nose front. Bomb load 4 tons.
HOV FUSE Round with top and belly turrets visible.
WINGS Thick, approx.. 1/2 diam. of fuse. Dihedral from roots.
TU TP high and visible. SFR prominent.
ENGS Almost enclosed in wings. Wheels project slightly.
PV NOSE Well rounded and of medium length. Engines staggered and 1/2 lt.
WINGS Broad with unequal ST more marked on the LE and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers to a rear gun position aft of the TP.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE and rounded tips.
SV NOSE Long and well rounded, tapering slightly backward from top.
FUSE Tapering slightly with a low CP and a turret just aft of it breaking top line and wheels and turret breaking bottom line.
SFR High with a long stabilizer from aft of the wings to the SFR. Rounded tip and a slight ST on the TE. The fuse. projects aft.
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NAME JUNKERS [indecipherable letter or number]
TYPE Troop transport.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 115 ft. Lt. 86 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW F/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 radials BMW 132 of 880 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 211 m.p.h. Range 1,300 mi. Ceiling 18,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Window m.g’s.
HOV FUSE Square with rounded corners.
WINGS Short straight CS with dihedral on OS.
ENGS mid-mounted.
TU TP high and long. TFR inrigged slightly and appear between engines. They extend below TP some.
PV NOSE Long, broad and well rounded. Engines project 1/3 and staggered.
WINGS Marked SE to the LE, blunt tips. The TE is straight on the OS and the CS while a middle section is swept forward some.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of the TP.
TP Moderate ST on the LE, slight ST on the TE. Elevators shorter.
SV NOSE Bluntly pointed.
FUSE Straight top line with CP almost at nose. Bottom line curved and fuse. projects at rear.
TFR Broad with a round LE and a slightly curved TE. Rudder carries over top of the fin.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –
NOTE – JU. 89 is a military version with nose and tail turrets and a top GP. It is powered by 4 ILLC Ju. JUMO 211 of 1,100 h.p. Otherwise similar.

NAME BEAUFIGHTER I
TYPE Two-seat fighter. Night fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 58 ft. Lt. 41 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Hercules of 1,400 h.p. Mk. II has ILLC Merlins.
PERFORMANCE Speed 320 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling 28,900 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 cannon. 6 m.g’s fixed.
HOV FUSE Pear shaped with a large glazed CP.
WINGS Short straight CS, dihedral on OS.
ENGS Centrally mounted at end of CS.
TU TP medium high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Short and stubby. Engines project past nose some.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE. Tips rounded and fillets at TE.
FUSE Curved taper to the TP.
TP Straight LE, rounded tips and slight ST on the TE with a V bite.
SV NOSE Hidden by engines.
FUSE Tapers slightly, mostly on top Observers dome breaking top line and engine nacelles the bottom line especially in Mk. II.
SFR Broken curved taper on [indecipherable letter]E. rounded pointed tip and curved TE.
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NAME HEINKEL IIIK Mk V
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 74 ft. Lt. 54 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 ILLC Ju. Jumo 211 of 1150 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 260 m.p.h. Range 1,100 mi. Ceiling 24,100 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. offset in nose, 2 m.g’s in ventral position, 1 m.g. dorsal and 2 m.g’s in side windows. Some had a cannon ventral. Some had 1 m.g. remotely controlled in tail or a grenade thrower. Bomb load 4,400 lbs. Latest will carry two torpedoes. It is He III Hae.
HOV FUSE Large and oval. Blister shows below and GP above.
WINGS Dihedral from roots
ENGS Underslung.
TU TP Low. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Pointed. glazed and offset to starboard. Engines project equally.
WINGS LE straight to the engines. Marked ST on OS, rounded tips, slight ST on the TE with a prominent GUNTHER BITE out at TE roots.
FUSE Tapering.
TP Elliptical and broad.
SV NOSE Rounded and glazed, partially hidden by engines.
FUSE Aerofoil shaped. well streamlined, with no external CP. A GP on top and a blister below aft of wings. Tapers to a point at tail.
SFR High with curved sides and a large bite out of TE at bottom.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Very streamlined and tapering.

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NAME CATALINA PBY-5 CANSO (amphibian) PBY-5A
TYPE Reconn. flying boat:
DIMENSIONS W.S. 104 ft. Lt. 64 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. wing tip floats.
ENGINES 2 radial Twin Wasp of 1,200 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 190 m.p.h. Range 4,000 mi. Ceiling 24,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 4 m.g’s in two side blisters, 1 nose and belly m.g. Bomb load 4 depth charges of 450 lbs. each.
HOV FUSE Rounded low flying boat hull with a central spar supporting wing.
WINGS Long, straight and braced to hull. Blunt tips come down for floats.
ENGS Mounted close together centrally on wings.
TU TP Not visible. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long broad and rounded tip. Engines partially hidden by hull.
WINGS Long rect. CS and equal slight ST on OS to square tips.
FUSE Curved taper to TP with blister visible on both sides.
TP ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Blunt, housing GP and CP.
FUSE Straight top broken by superstructure supporting wings and engine nacelles. Also by blisters amidships. Bottom line two-stepped
SFR Large and prominent and well faired into fuse. TP set high on it.
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NAME DORNIER 18K2
TYPE Reconn. Flying boat.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 78 ft. Lt. 63 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and sponsons on hull.
ENGINES 2 radial BMW 132 of 865 h.p. Earlier model had 2 ILLC Jumo diesels of 600 h.p. In both models the engines are in tandem.
PERFORMANCE Speed 186 m.p.h. Range 2,700 mi. Ceiling 17,400 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. in nose and top aft turret. Bomb load 1,500 lbs on wings.
HOV FUSE Low flying boat hull with sponsons on sides and high central spar.
WINGS Straight and braced to sponsons.
ENGS High mounted centrally over hull.
TU TP braced, not visible. SFR not visible.
PV NOSE Pointed flying boat hull extending well beyond wings.
WINGS Have slight ST and broad rounded tips. LE broken by sponsons.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of the TP.
TP Rect. with a bite out of TE. Elevators slightly longer than rest.
SV NOSE Pointed bluntly.
FUSE Two stepped hull broken on top by low CP near nose, high central spar and turret aft of wings.
SFR High with marked ST on the LE and faired into fuse. Tip blunt and a slight ST to the TE.
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NAME DORNIER 26.
TYPE Reconn. Flying boat.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 98 ft. Lt. 80 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW F/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. wing tip floats.
ENGINES 4 ILLC Ju. Jumo diesels of 600 h.p. mounted in tow nacelles in tandem.
PERFORMANCE Speed 208 m.p.h. Range 5,600 mi. Ceiling 20,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Cannon in nose turret, 2 m.g. blisters aft of wings. Bomb load 3,000 lbs. or 1,000 lbs. for 5,100 mi.
HOV FUSE Flying boat hull with a rounded top.
WINGS Gull winged. Rads. appear on both sides of engines beneath wings.
ENGS High mounted near top of dihedral section. OS is straight.
TU TP high and braced. SFR very prominent.
PV NOSE Long and rounded. Engines project 1/3 length.
WINGS Straight CS to engines, moderate ST on OS, blunt tips and a straight TE broken by the engine nacelles.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of TP.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE. Elevator longer slightly and has a bite out.
SV NOSE Well rounded with a turret prominent near tip.
FUSE Two-step hull with top line broken by CP, engines and blisters.
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NAME DORNIER 24
TYPE Reconn. flying boat.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 89 ft. Lt. 72 ft.
CONSTRUCTION Parasol wing 3/Eng. mono. with TFR and sponsons.
ENGINES 3 BMW 132 of 760 h.p. Used by the Dutch with Wright Cyclones.
PERFORMANCE Speed 195 m.p.h. Range 2,050 mi. Ceiling 17,390 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. in nose, top and tail turrets. Bomb load 12 of 112 lbs.
HOV FUSE Low and flat topped with sponsons on sides.
WINGS Supported by struts over hull. Thick and straight.
ENGS Nearly enclosed in wings. Centre engine slightly higher.
TU TP not visible. TFR appear outboard of engines.
PV NOSE Broad and pointed. Engines project slightly.
WINGS Rect. CS with marked ST on the OS on the LE and slight ST on TE. Tips are square. Sponsons and engines break LE.
FUSE Tapers to aft of TP for a turret.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE, square tips. Small cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Long with a turret near tip.
FUSE Long and untapered with a two-step hull. Struts. wings. engines and three turrets on top line.
TFR Moderate ST on the LE. Slight ST on TE, rounded base. Small.
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NAME BLOHM & VOSS 139
TYPE Reconn. Seaplane.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 81 ft. Lt. 64 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW F/Eng. mono. with twin floats and TFR.
ENGINES 4 Ju. Jumo diesels of 600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 196 m.p.h. Range 3,100 mi. Ceiling 12,100 ft.
ARMAMENT Window m.g’s. Mine laying apparatus.
HOV FUSE Rounded.
WINGS Cranked with dihedral on OS. Rads. show below between engines.
ENGS High mounted and well apart. Inboard engines and floats are placed at end of crank. These are on spars and not braced.
TU TP high. TFR inrigged and appear over inboard engines.
PV NOSE Long, untapered and well rounded. Floats extend equally with nose and outboard engines 1/3 length.
WINGS Rect. With blunt tips and floats projecting aft of TE.
FUSE Tapers to a point.
TP Straight LE, rounded tips, marked ST to the OS of TE and st. CS.
SV NOSE Slim and rounded.
FUSE Top line straight from CP near nose. Bottom line broken by the inboard engines and spar supporting fuse.
TFR Semi-circular with rounded face in front. Rudder slightly wider.
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NAME BLOHM & VOSS 142
TYPE Troop transport.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 97 ft. Lt. 65 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW F/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 4 radial BMW 132 of 880 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 248 m.p.h. Range 2,730 mi. Ceiling 22,300 ft. Load 30 men.
ARMAMENT Window m.g’s.
HOV FUSE Round.
WINGS Cranked with dihedral on CS.
ENGS Set well apart and mid-mounted. Inner engines at end of crank.
TU TP high and braced. TFR outrigged and appear outboard of inner engines. They extend below TP.
PV NOSE Nose long and well rounded. Engines project 1/4.
WINGS Rect. with square tips. Inboard engine nacelles project at TE.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of TP slightly.
TP Rect. with a shorter TE caused by large cutouts at ends.
SV NOSE Slim and pointed.
FUSE Top line nearly straight from CP near nose. Bottom line broken by inner engines.
TFR Rect. with a broad “V” to the LE. Whole TU is set up on a spar.

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NAME SUNDERLAND
TYPE Reconn. Flying boat.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 113 ft. Lt. 85 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW F/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed wing tip floats.
ENGINES 4 radial Pegasus of 1,010 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 210 m.p.h. Range 2,880 mi. Ceiling 20,500 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and tail turrets, 2 gun positions aft of wings, window m.g’s. Bomb load 4,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Deep flying boat hull with a rounded top.
WINGS Dihedral from hull with fixed wing tip floats.
ENGS Mid-mounted.
TU TP not visible. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and rounded tip. Engines project slightly and are staggered.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the LE with rounded tips.
FUSE Long and projecting aft of the TP for a turret.
TP Unequal ST more marked on the LE with rounded tips.
SV NOSE Deep and blunt.
FUSE Deep with two-step bottom. Top line straight from CP near nose.
SFR High with unequal ST more marked on the LE with a rounded tip.
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NAME LERWICK
TYPE Reconn. Flying boat.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 81 ft. Lt. 64 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed wing tip floats.
ENGINES 2 radial Hercules of 1,375 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 250 m.p.h. Range 2,000 mi. Ceiling 22,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose, tail and mid-upper turrets. Bombs and depth charges.
HOV FUSE Deep with a marked taper to the top.
WINGS Straight CS with dihedral on OS.
ENGS Somewhat high mounted.
TU TP not visible. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and tapering to a rounded tip. Engines project 1/3.
WINGS Rect. CS with almost equal ST on the OS and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers to a turret aft of the TP.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and slight ST on the TE.
SV NOSE Deep and tapering from CP near tip.
FUSE Deep with the top line tapering and broken by the engines and turret. Bottom line of single step construction.
SFR High with unequal ST more marked on the LE and a square tip. Cutout at base of rudder for gun movement.
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NAME HEINKEL 115
TYPE Reconn. seaplane.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 76 ft. Lt. 57 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and twin floats.
ENGINES 2 radial BMW 132 of 880 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 217 m.p.h. Range 1,305 mi. Ceiling 21,400 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. in nose, aft CP and in the rear of each engine nacelle remotely controlled. Torpedo of 1,760 lbs. carried between floats.
HOV FUSE Oval.
WINGS Slight anhedral CS with dihedral on OS. Floats at end of CS and braced to the hull.
ENGS Mid-mounted at end of CS.
TU TP high and braced. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Slim with a rounded tip. Floats extend equally with fuse.
WINGS Straight CS to engines with marked taper on OS, rounded tips and a straight TE broken by the floats.
FUSE Tapering and slim.
TP Marked ST on the LE with rounded tips and slight ST on the TE and a bite out of the elevators.
SV NOSE Glazed and slightly pointed.
FUSE Straight topped with a long dual CP prominent. Bottom line tapers from aft of the wings.
SFR Moderate ST on the LE, square tip and vert. TE. Angular.
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NAME BLOHM & VOSS 138
TYPE Reconn. flying boat.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 89 ft. Lt. 65 ft.
CONSTRUCTION HW 3/Eng. mono. with TFR and fixed wing tip floats.
ENGINES 3 ILLC Jumo diesels of 600 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 171 m.p.h. Range 1,490 mi. Ceiling 16,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. in nose and rear turrets and in GP in centre engine. Bomb load 1,300 lbs.
HOV FUSE Deep and broad flying boat hull.
WINGS Straight CS with dihedral on OS. Fixed wing tip floats.
TU TP very high. TFR outrigged and appear over outer engines.
ENGS High mounted and the centre one over fuse and higher than outer.
PV NOSE Long broad and rounded tip. Engines project slightly and small.
WINGS Straight LE with blunt tips. Moderate ST on OS of TE and inner section straight.
FUSE Ends 1/2 way to the TP in a tapering section. Two booms run from engines to support TU.
TP Rect. between booms and with small cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Somewhat pointed with a turret in front of CP.
FUSE Odd in appearance with engines and booms above fuse entirely and the centre engine higher than rest. Fuse is cut off square aft of wings in older models and is tapered in later models.
TFR Outrigged at end of booms. Marked taper on LE, rounded tip and upright TE.
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NAME BLOHM & VOSS 140
TYPE Reconn. seaplane.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 69 ft. Lt 58 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and seaplane floats.
ENGINES 2 radial BMW 132 of 880 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 199 m.p.h. Range 1,500 mi. Ceiling 23,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Nose and top aft turrets. Mine layer and torpedo carrier. Load 2,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Deep and rect. with rounded top and bottom.
WINGS Straight CS to engines and dihedral on OS.
ENGS Mid-mounted and floats below them.
TU TP high and braced. TFR outrigged and appear outboard of engines.
PV NOSE Slim and rounded tip. Floats extend equally with nose.
WINGS Broad with a rect. CS and unequal ST on OS more marked on [indecipherable letter]. LE and blunt broad tips.
FUSE Slim and torpedo shaped.
TP Broad and rect. with small cutouts at elevator ends.
SV NOSE Glazed and rounded with a turret on top.
FUSE Tapering on top from CP. Bottom line broken by broad spar to support floats.
TFR Rounded with the rudder carried slightly over the fin.
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NAME CAPRONI 310
TYPE Bomber reconn.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 53 ft. Lt. 44 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C
ENGINES 2 radial Piaggio of 470 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 230 m.p.h. Range 750 mi. Ceiling 23,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 fixed m.g’s, 1 free m.g. in top retractable turret. Bomb load 880 lbs.
HOV FUSE Square in outline and large.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Large and mid-mounted.
TU TP medium high. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long glazed section and well rounded. Engines project little.
WINGS Slight ST on the LE, rounded tips and moderate ST on the TE. Large fillets at TE roots and the wing is broad.
FUSE Tapering to a point aft of the [missing word] TP.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Long glazed lower section and well rounded.
FUSE Curved taper from the CP which is over the wings. Turret visible aft of wings. Bottom line tapers and broken by engines.
SFR Large with moderate ST on the LE, rounded tip and TE.
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NAME CAPRONI 311
TYPE Reconn. bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 53 ft. Lt. 44 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Piaggios of 650 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 258 m.p.h. Range 1,240 mi. Ceiling 27,300 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 fixed m.g’s, 1 free m.g. in top ret. turret. Bomb load 1200 lbs.
HOV FUSE Square in outline and glazed.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Large and slightly low-mounted.
TU TP medium high. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Glazed tip, well rounded and short. Engines project 1/2 length.
WINGS Broad at roots with unequal ST more marked on the TE. Rounded tips and large fillets at the roots at TE.
FUSE Cigar shaped.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Large and glazed with the top line curving down. CP included in outline.
FUSE Turret visible on top line near nose. Top line tapers to SFR. Bottom line broken by the engine nacelles.
SFR Large with moderate ST on the LE, rounded tip and TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Glass nosed.
NOTE – The Caproni 312 bis is a seaplane version of the 311 and is a bomber reconn. A/C. The 312 I.S. is the same with a fairing below and is a torpedo bomber. Speeds are 248 and 236 m.p.h. respectively. Range 930 mi.

NAME MACCHI 200
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 35 ft. Lt. 27 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 radial Fiat of 840 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 313 m.p.h. Range 435 mi. Ceiling 31,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s of .50 cal. or 4 of .303 cal. Small bombs in fuse.
HOV FUSE Round with a small CP on top.
WINGS Dihedral from roots. Slim.
TU TP Central. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Radial engine projectlng [sic] little and bulky appearing.
WINGS Almost rect. with very slight taper and rounded tips. Fillets at the TE.
FUSE Tapering to a point aft of the TP.
TP Elliptical with a small bite out of the TE.
SV NOSE Bulky and appears set down on fuse slightly.
FUSE Top line curved with small CP on top. Bottom line curved.
SFR High with moderate ST on the LE, rounded tip and TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME MACCHI 202
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 35 ft. Lt. 29 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINE 1 ILLC DB 601 of 1,150 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 375 m.p.h. Range 1,200 mi. Ceiling 35,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 6 m.g’s on fuse.
HOV FUSE Oval with a small CP above and rad. below.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
TU TP mid-mounted. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Bullet like with a large pointed spinner.
WINGS Slight equal ST with fillets on both edges and rounded tips.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of the TP.
TP Elliptical with a small bite out of the TE.
SV NOSE Long and bullet shaped, tapering to a large pointed spinner.
FUSE Curved taper top and bottom with a small CP over TE of wings and rad. below it.
SFR Slight curved taper both edges and a rounded tip. Faired into fuse.
GENERAL IMPRESSION – Streamlined and bullet like.

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NAME FALCO I
TYPE Single seat fighter.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 37 ft. Lt. 26 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW S/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 1 radial Piaggio of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 329 m.p.h. Range 620 mi. Ceiling 31,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 m.g’s in wings of .50 cal.
HOV FUSE Round with a small CP on top.
WINGS Straight dihedral from roots. Small wheel fairings visible below.
TU TP mid-mounted. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Radial and blunt.
WINGS Slight ST on the LE, rounded tips and a curved TE. Broad.
FUSE Tapers to a point aft of the TP.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and TE with a large bite out. Wing nut shaped.
SV NOSE Large and radial engined.
FUSE Tapering from nose with a small CP well faired in over wings.
SFR Very marked ST on the LE, rounded tip and slightly curved taper on the TE. Broad and elongated appearing.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME BREDA 88
TYPE Two seat fighter bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 51 ft. Lt 38 ft.
CONSTRUCTION SW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Piaggios of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 321 m.p.h. Range 1,120 mi. Ceiling 27,880 ft.
ARMAMENT 2 cannon, 2 m.g’s of .50 cal. fixed in nose. 1 free m.g. in aft CP. Bomb load 2,200 lbs.
HOV FUSE Oval with small CP included in outline.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Large and underslung.
TU TP mid-mounted and not visible. TFR inrigged and inboard of engines, extending below TP.
PV NOSE Slim and pointed. Engines large and extend 1/2 length.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips. Small fillets at the TE.
FUSE Cigar shaped and slim, tapering to a point.
TP Elliptical and a small bite out of the TE.
SV NOSE Pointed and projecting beyond engines.
FUSE Cigar shaped with the wing tips breaking the top line slightly and the engine nacelles the lower slightly. Pointed at rear.
TFR Rounded and slightly elongated with a bite out of TE over TP.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME FIAT B.R. 20
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 71 ft. Lt. 53 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Fiat of 1,030 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 268 m.p.h. Range 1,740 mi. Ceiling 29,520 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. in nose, 1 in top turret, 1 in belly – all of .50 cal. Bomb load 2,550 lbs. It will go 1,240 mi. with this load.
HOV FUSE Rect. tapering slightly at bottom.
WINGS Thick with straight CS and dihedral on OS.
ENGS Almost enclosed in wings at end of CS.
TU TP barely visible. TFR inrigged and appear inside engines. High and braced.
PV NOSE Short and blunt. Engines project nearly 1/2 length.
WINGS Slight ST on the LE, rounded tips and marked ST on the TE.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Blunt and untapered.
FUSE Box-like with a straight top line from the CP broken by turret aft of the wings. Bottom line stepped aft of wings.
TFR High and upright with a curved LE, a rounded tip and upright TE.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

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NAME CANT Z1007
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 81 ft. Lt. 60 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW 3:E
ENGINES 3 radial Piaggios of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 280 m.p.h. Range 3,100 mi. Ceiling 31,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. top aft of wings, 1 m.g. belly aft of wings of .50 cal. Bomb load
HOV FUSE Deep with rounded top and bottom and engine below centre line.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Low mounted on wings, higher on fuse.
TU TP high and braced. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Long with radial engine at tip. Outer engines project 1/3.
WINGS Very slight ST on the LE, rounded tips, more ST on the TE and fillets at LE roots
FUSE Torpedo shaped. Slim and long.
TP Elliptical with a bite out of TE.
SV NOSE Engine at tip gives a blunt tipped appearance.
FUSE Bulky centre with top line curved and a small step aft of wing for a m.g. and another on bottom line.
SFR Low and broad with equal curved taper and a rounded tip. (a later model has a dihedral TP and TFR outrigged and round).
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME SAVOIA MARCHETTI S.M. 79
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 70 ft. Lt 52 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW 3/Eng. mono. With SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 3 radial Alfa Romeo of 750 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 264 m.p.h. Range 1,145 mi. Ceiling 23,000 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 cannon 23 mm. in bulge over nose fixed, 1 m.g. of .50 cal. in same bulge firing aft, 1 m.g. in belly and window m.g. Bomb load 2,640 lbs.
HOV FUSE Deep and rect. with a rounded top and a small blister below.
WINGS Slightly dihedral from roots, tapering from thick roots.
ENGS Low mounted on wings, higher on fuse.
TU TP fairly high. SFR small.
PV NOSE Medium length and radial engine at tip. Outer engines project 1/2.
WINGS Slight ST on LE, rounded tips, Moderate ST on TE and small fillets.
FUSE Torpedo shaped and slim.
TP Marked curved taper on LE to the TE which is straight.
SV NOSE Blunt nose with radial engine.
FUSE Prominent bulge from CP to aft of wings and tapering from there. Bottom line broken by engines and belly blister aft of wings.
SFR Marked curved taper on LE to the TE which is straight.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME SAVOIA MARCHETTI S.M. 82
TYPE Bomber transport.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 97 ft. Lt. 73 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LW 3/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 3 radial Alfa Romeo of 950 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 230 m.p.h. Range 2,480 mi. Ceiling 20,000 ft.
ARMAMENT Top ret. turret, window m.g’s. Bomb load Will carry small A/C internally.
HOV FUSE Deep and rect. tapering towards bottom slightly. Turret visible.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Almost enclosed in wings and centre engine set higher on nose.
TU TP high and braced. SFR visible.
PV NOSE Medium length with engine in tip. Outer engines project slightly.
WINGS Unequal ST more marked on the TE and rounded tips. Small fillets on both edges.
FUSE Torpedo shaped.
TP Semi-circular.
SV NOSE Blunt tipped.

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NAME SAVOIA MARCHETTI S.M. 85
TYPE Dive bomber
CONSTRUCTION MW T/Eng. mono. with SFR and ret. U/C.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 52 ft. Lt. 41 ft.
ENGINES 2 radial Piaggio of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 317 m.p.h. Range Ceiling
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. of .50 cal. under nose. Bomb load
HOV FUSE Deep and rect. with a small CP on top.
WINGS Dihedral from roots and slim.
ENGS Slightly low mounted and large.
TU TP high and braced. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Long and well rounded. Engines project nearly 1/3.
WINGS Slight ST on LE, rounded tips and a straight taper more pronounced on TE. Small fillets at TE roots.
FUSE Tapers off slim.
TP Marked ST on the LE, rounded tips and a straight TE with a deep bite out.
SV NOSE Tapering and rounded.
FUSE Straight top line, small CP near nose. Bottom line very bellied.
SFR High with moderate ST on LE, rounded tip and TE. Appears to lean backwards.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME CA PRONI 135
TYPE Bomber.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 62 ft. Lt. 47 ft.
CONSTRUCTION LMW T/Eng. mono. with TFR and ret. U/C.
ENGINES 2 radial Piaggio of 1,000 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 273 m.p.h. Range 1,240 mi. Ceiling 26,240 ft.
ARMAMENT 1 m.g. in nose, belly and top ret. turret. Bomb load 3,500 lbs.
HOV FUSE Squarish with well rounded corners.
WINGS Dihedral from fuse.
ENGS Radial, large and mid-mounted.
TU TP high. TFR inrigged and show 1/2 way between engines and fuse.
PV NOSE Medium length and well rounded. Glazed tip. Engines project 1/2.
WINGS Broad chord at roots with unequal ST more marked on TE and rounded tips. TE broken by engine nacelles. Small fillets at TE.
FUSE Tapers to a point. Short.
TP Marked ST on LE, rounded tips and a straight TE.
SV NOSE Short and rounded.
FUSE Top line straight from CP with a turret visible near CP. Bottom line curved and broken by wheels slightly. A m.g. position projects aft of wings and a large glazed panel behind it.
TFR An elongated circle in shape with a bite out of rudder.
GENERAL IMPRESSION –

NAME CA NT 506B
TYPE Reconn. and torpedo A/C.
DIMENSIONS W.S. 87 ft. Lt. 63 ft.
CONSTRUCTION MW 3/Eng. mono. with SFR and fixed seaplane floats.
ENGINES 3 radial Alfa Romeo of 770 h.p.
PERFORMANCE Speed 236 m.p.h. Range 1,240 mi. Ceiling 24,500 ft.
ARMAMENT Top turret and belly m.g. Bomb load 2,000 lbs.
HOV FUSE Rect. with rounded top and bottom. Engine mid-mounted.
WINGS Dihedral from roots.
ENGS Mid-mounted and floats below them and braced to the fuse.
TU TP very high and braced. SFR prominent.
PV NOSE Short and blunt with radial engine. Floats project past nose.
WINGS Equal slight ST with rounded tips and a small fillet at TE roots.
FUSE Slim and torpedo shaped.
TP Curved taper on LE, rounded tips and a straight TE having a bite out.
SV NOSE Blunt with engine at tip.
FUSE Top line straight with a raised section for CP and turret aft of it. Bottom line broken by a long bulge for bombs, etc. and m.g. position. Floats below struts.
SFR Upright with curve on both edges and top.