FighterMesserschmitt Me 262 A-1a – Schwalbe – German Jet InterceptorThe Interceptor Messerschmitt Me 262 A-1a Schwalbe was the world's first operational jet-powered fighter aircraft. In the role … Posted April 12, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
Air to AirR4M Orkan – German Air to Air RocketThe R4M Orkan – hurricane – was a German developed Air to Air rocket during the Second World … Posted April 10, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
Tank DestroyerM36B1 Tank Destroyer – 90 mm Gun Motor CarriageOfficially named 90 mm Gun Motor Carriage M36B1. A 90 mm M3 gun installed on the Sherman M4A3 … Posted April 8, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
Surface to AirRheintochter R1 – German Anti-Aircraft MissileThe Rheintochter missile was a two stage anti-aircraft missile. The German army ordered the surface to air rocket … Posted April 7, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
Reconnaissance and TransportFocke-Achgelis Fa 330 – Bachstelze – German Reconnaissance AutogyroFocke-Achgelis Fa 330 - Bachstelze - German Reconnaissance Autogyro. This unpowered Rotor Kite was pulled by a moving … Posted April 5, 2022 (updated February 12, 2026) by Patrick
FighterMesserschmitt Bf 109 G-2 – German FighterMesserschmitt Bf 109 G-2 - 1./JG 27. This Bf 109 was part of Jagdgeschwader 27 and uses a … Posted April 3, 2022 (updated February 12, 2026) by Patrick
FighterSupermarine Spitfire Mk XIV – Rolls Royce Griffon – British FighterSupermarine Spitfire F Mk XIV. On display at the Luftfahrtmuseum, Hannover. Ex-Indian Air Force instructional airframe wears the … Posted April 1, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
FighterHeinkel He 162 A-2- Volksjäger – Salamander – The Nazi’s Wooden JetThe Heinkel He 162 was developed during the Jägernotprogramm in record time. It took Heinkel only 69 days … Posted March 26, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
FighterBachem Ba 349 Natter – The First Vertical Take-off InterceptorThis plane was more of a manned surface to air missile but it was not a kamikaze plane. … Posted March 24, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsStutzpunkt Börsmose-Dorf – Børsmose, DenmarkStützpunkt Börsmose-Dorf was a in use from 1943. This strong point lies 3,5 kilometres from the beach it … Posted March 13, 2022 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick
Tank DestroyerPanzerjäger Panther – Sd.Kfz. 173 – Jagdpanther Tank DestroyerPanzerjäger Panther – Sd.Kfz. 173 – Jagdpanther Tank Destroyer. This tank destroyer is based on the Panzerkampfwagen V … Posted March 7, 2022 (updated September 28, 2025) by Patrick
MonumentsMemorials on both World Wars – Fort August ScotlandPhotos of two memorials in Fort August Scotland [...]Read More... Posted February 27, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
TankPanzerkampfwagen V, Ausf. A – Sd.Kfz 268 – Panzerbefehlswagen PantherThe Panzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. A – Sd.Kfz 268 – Panzerbefehlswagen Panther was a command tank based on … Posted February 26, 2022 (updated February 12, 2026) by Patrick
MonumentsKatyn Massacre Memorial – Cannock Chase – Staffordshire, United KingdomA memorial on the Katyn Massacre commenced in Poland in 1940. [...]Read More... Posted February 24, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
TankThe Panther of Breda – Panzerkampfwagen V Sd.Kfz. 171 Ausf. D – German Medium TankThe Panzerkampfwagen V Sd.Kfz 171 "Panther" tank Ausf. D was the first tank of this kind to enter … Posted February 19, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
Bunkers & FortificationsAtlantic Wall Position Hennestrand – Vejersstrand – DenmarkStützpunkt Henne Strand was part of the 1. Stellung in Denmark. We only saw a few bunkers on … Posted February 18, 2022 (updated January 14, 2026) by Patrick
Transport and CargoDeutsche Reichsbahn DRB War Locomotive Class 52 nr. 52 3109 – German KriegslokomotiveThis Deutsche Reichsbahn's (DRB) Class 52 locomotive (nr. 52 3109) is the most produced type of the so-called … Posted February 17, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick
TankPanzerkampfwagen V – Ausf. G – Sd.Kfz 171 – PantherThis Panzerkampfwagen V Ausf. G Sd.Kfz 171 Panther tank was left behind near Grandmenil in Belgium during the … Posted February 15, 2022 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick