Monthly Archives: January 2011

Howitzer Motor Carriage M8

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Schematic cutaway view of the 75-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8 from TM 9-732B: 75-mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, War Department Technical Manual, January 1944.  

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New WW2 Releases from Reality in Scale

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A large number of new WW2 releases from Reality in Scale — see their website for a complete list of new armor, figure, and diorama accessories. • German Infantryman Russia Winter 1941:  

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Best Value Models MG 151/20 Set

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Best Value Models (distributed by Azimut Productions) has announced a set of MG 151/20 cannons on late-war antiaircraft mounts, ground mounts, and Erdkampflafette. The 1/35th scale resin and photoetch kit includes a 2.8 cm wheeled mount, a Flakdrilling mount, and an … Continue reading →

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New Airplane Insignia

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Introduction of new aircraft insignia by the U.S. Navy and Army in WWII from Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, NAVPERS, August 1943: This is the new airplane insignia adopted by the U.S. Navy and Army after much experimenting. The old … Continue reading →

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Over the Side

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Source: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, March 1944.  

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Tanks on Iwo Jima

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Video footage of U.S. M4 Sherman tanks on Iwo Jima and damage to tanks due to mortar fire:        

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Small Wurzberg German Radar

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Report on the German “Small Wurzburg” radar from U.S. Naval Intelligence report Japanese Electronics, March 1945: The “Small Wurzburg” or “Bowlfire” was first designed in 1936, and is one of the most efficient Radars. It is primarily for A.A. fire control … Continue reading →

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Marine Pilots Paint More Jap Flags

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Marine fighter pilots during the Guadalcanal air battles from Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, NAVPERS, August 1943: In the Tropics: Marine Pilots Paint More Jap Flags These Marine fighter pilots, as their score board shows, shot down 12 Japanese planes … Continue reading →

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The Catalina Kids

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The story of Navy PBY Catalina rescue planes from Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, NAVPERS, July 1944: The Catalina Kids Their Specialty Is Snatching Downed Aviators from Under the Japs’ Noses Thirty-eight flyers rescued in a 35-day period. That’s the … Continue reading →

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A-20 Havocs and Spitfires

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Douglas A-20 Havocs and Spitfires on a water-covered airfield in Italy during WWII. Despite the weather conditions, the airfield is still ready to be used for bomber and fighter missions against the Axis. (U.S. Air Force Photo)  

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