WW2 Allied Reconnaissance and Transport Aircraft

A collection of all our Allied WW2 reconnaissance and cargo aircraft and related items like engines, etc.

The Supermarine Walrus was a British amphibious reconnaissance aircraft developed in the 1930s. Designed by R.J. Mitchell (of …

Posted September 24, 2025 (updated August 24, 2025) by Patrick

The Airspeed Horsa was a British military glider used extensively during World War II, particularly by the British …

Posted September 16, 2025 (updated January 12, 2026) by Patrick

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner. First introduced …

Posted August 16, 2025 (updated January 12, 2026) by Patrick

The Troop Transport version of the Douglas C-47 Skytrain lacked the reinforced cargo floor, the large cargo door, …

Posted February 28, 2023 (updated January 7, 2026) by Patrick