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HMAS Sydney - Loss and Discovery For decades following the loss of Sydney in November 1941 there was no resolution as to her fate until a 2008 search when all was dramatically revealed Feb 7, 2012 - Murray McLeod

Allied Aces of WWII - S/Ldr. Pat Pattle The South African ace's combats took place in the Middle East and Balkan theatres, away from the fame accorded to pilots in the European area of operations Feb 7, 2012 - Murray McLeod

Amelia -The Iconic Miss Earhart Seventy four years after her disappearance over the Pacific, Amelia Earhart is still remembered as the most iconic of all the pioneering female aviators. Dec 9, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Allied Aces of World War II-Richard Bong With 40 victories in the Pacific Richard Bong was the top-scoring US pilot of two world wars. His post-war career as a test pllot was tragically terminated Aug 22, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Allied Aces of World War II-Pierre Clostermann Credited with 23 official victories Clostermann heads the list of French aces. These were achieved over 432 sorties while serving with various RAF squadrons Jul 13, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Handley Page Bombers 1914-1939 Part 3 During the 1930s RAF Bomber Command still adhered to the biplane format. The monoplane Harrow was among a new range of heavy bombers. May 30, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Handley Page Bombers 1914-1939 Part 2 The early post-war years saw an involvement of Handley Page aircraft in both the civil and military field, with the massive V1500 bomber and W8 airliner May 27, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Handley Page Bombers 1914-1939 Part 1 From the lumbering 0/100 biplane of 1914 to the long-serving Victor V-bomber Handley Page was one of the leaders in RAF Bomber Command. May 25, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Allied Aces of World War II: Pat Pattle Sqdrn/Ldr 'Pat' Pattle fought a brief but oustanding career in the Middle East and Balkans and could well be regarded as the leading Allied ace. May 18, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Allied Aces of World War II- Adolph Malan Group Captain A.G. Malan DFC & Bar DSO & Bar was a legendary figure of Fighter Command during and after the Battle of Britain. May 18, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aircraft 7- Barracuda and Firefly The angular Barracuda operated in the torpedo/dive bomber role from RN carriers. The Firefly fighter/reconnaissance gave 13 years service to the FAA. May 17, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aircraft 6 – Albacore and Fulmar The Admiralty seemed reluctant to abandon the biplane, as shown by their adoption of the Albacore torpedo bomber. The 8-gun Fulmar was at least a monoplane. Apr 11, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aircraft 5-Swordfish and Seafox The venerable Fairey Swordfish remained in front-line FAA service throughout World War 2. The Fairey Seafox gained fame in the Graf Spee action of 1939. Mar 28, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aircraft 4-Famous Types from the 1930s Apart from standard service types during the 1930s, the Seal, Gordon and Hendon; Fairey created a record-breaking long range monoplane Mar 18, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aircraft 3- Flycatcher and IIIF From 1920 Fairey were major suppliers of aircraft to Royal Navy requirements. Two classic types were the Flycatcher fighter and IIIF fleet/spotter. Mar 14, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aircraft: 1920-1930 During the 1930s aircraft development was hampered by economic factors. The Fairey Fox with its Curtiss D12 engine was a notable exception to this situation Mar 6, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fairey Aviation -- The Formative Years From modest beginnings in 1915 and into the 1970s Fairey was a major manufacturer of British military aircraft, in particular for Royal Navy service. Mar 3, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Sopwith Aircraft 4 - Dolphin and Snipe The Dolphin and Snipe were significant RAF fighters of WW1. The Dolphin proved troublesome while the Snipe emerged as the finest of the Allied fighters. Feb 27, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Sopwith Aircraft: Triplane and Camel The Sopwith Triplane made a major impact on air fighting in 1917. The iconic Camel followed into operations and served with distinction until the armistice Feb 25, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Sopwith Aircraft 2-Strutter and Pup Sopwith Aviation was a well-regarded aircraft manufacturer during World War 1. Two significant 1916 types were the 2-seat Strutter and the single-seat Pup. Feb 21, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Sopwith Aircraft-1912-1915 From the outset Sopwith Aviation was a manufacturer that achieved renown with its range of aircraft that were adaptable for conversion to military use. Jan 26, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Thomas Sopwith - Pilot and Manufacturer Tom Sopwith was a well-regarded airman in the period up to World War 1. In 1912 he created Sopwith Aviation, a major manufacturer during the war years. Jan 5, 2011 - Murray McLeod

Fleet Air Arm 6-Martlet-Hellcat-Corsair American-built fighters performed a vital task with the Fleet Air Arm; notably the Grumman Martlet and Hellcat and Chance-Vought Corsair Dec 30, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Fleet Air Arm 5-Supermarine Seafire The Supermarine Seafire was a successful adaption of the iconic Spitfire and progressed through a succession of marks with Merlin and Griffon engines. Dec 26, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Fleet Air Arm 4-Fulmar and Sea Hurricane The eight-gun Fulmar served well as a Fleet Ar Arm fighter early in the war. The RAF Hurricane conversion, the Hawker Sea Hurricane was equally successful. Dec 8, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Fleet Air Arm 3- Blackburn Skua and Roc After 2 decades of biplane types the Fleet Air Arm began operating the monoplane Skua fighter/dive-bomber. Despite a promising start it was soon withdrawn. Dec 6, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Fleet Air Arm -The Biplane Rules Throughout the 1930's Fleet Air Arm fighter aircraft were the subject of development and improvement, and until 1939 they still retained the biplane format. Dec 5, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Fleet Air Arm -Pioneer Fighters Royal Navy aviation in the 1920's was economy-driven, restricting development to some degree. The Fairey Flycatcher was a first-line fighter for a decade Dec 5, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Brewster's 'Flying Barrel': The Buffalo In 1938 Brewster's F2A fighter was selected ahead of the Grumman F4F for US Navy service. The F4F became a classic type while the F2A proved disastrous. Nov 28, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Grumman Hellcat The rugged F6F Hellcat replaced the earlier Wildcat in US Navy and Fleet Air Arm service in 1943. It became the most successful carrier fighter of WW2 Nov 25, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Grumman Wildcat Initially rejected by the US Navy, the Grumman F4F gained fame in a revised form as the Wildcat, a front-line Navy fighter in the Pacific from1941 to 1943. Nov 23, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Bell 2-Fighters of World War 2 Bell Aircraft Corporation produced a range of unique fighters that were generally outperformed, although their P59 Airacomet took the US into the jet age. Nov 13, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Bell 1 - Fighters of World War 2 Prior to and during World War 2 the Bell Corporation produced a range of fighter types.Their designs were unconventional and not universally popular. Nov 11, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Curtiss Fighters-P40 Warhawk Produced in vast numbers the P40 served in all theatres in World War 2. It gained a reputation for durability against fighters from Germany, Italy and Japan Nov 9, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Curtiss Fighters - P36 Mohawk The Curtiss Hawk and Seversky pursuits were rivals in a 1936 US fighter evaluation competition, with the Hawk having a far more successful combat career. Nov 4, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Gary Hocking-1961 Dual World Champion Riding the MV Agusta, John Surtees, Mike Hailwood and Giacomo Agostini became household names; yet there was one rider destined to not receive such acclaim. Oct 29, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Scuderia Duke-1963 Gilera Challenge In 1963 Geoff Duke launched an assault on the World Championships using the 1957 work's Gileras, after a promising start the project eventually failed Oct 25, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Triumph Racer- The Grand Prix In 1948 Triumph released replicas of the 1946 Manx Grand Prix winner for the private entrant. They were destined to be place-getters rather than winners Oct 21, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Ken Bills- Manx Grand Prix Stalwart Ken Bills was a consistent winner and place-getter at pre-war Manx Grand Prix events, although World War 2 curtailed the careers of many aspiring riders. Oct 20, 2010 - Murray McLeod

AJS-The Multi-cylinder Racers In 1936 AJS produced a complex machine to challenge European Grand Prix supremacy. Their V4 was not a success, as was the post war 'Porcupine' Oct 4, 2010 - Murray McLeod

AJS Motorcycle Racers – 1911-1922 AJS was formed in 1911 by the four Stevens brothers. From those humble beginnings AJS became a respected name in the British motorcycle industry. Sep 29, 2010 - Murray McLeod

AJS Motorcycle Racers – 1923-1939 AJS was a leading British motorcycle manufacturer, created in 1911. During the 1920s and 1930s they continued a TT racing legacy, begun in 1913. Sep 29, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Velocette Racers - The Pre-war Years The British racing motorcycle dominated the pre-war circuits; and although small in comparison with its rivals the Velocette company was a major competitor. Sep 10, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Velocette Racers - The Postwar Years Velocette were in the forefront of pre-war motorcycle racing, particularly at the Isle of Man. In the post-war era they gained two World Championships. Sep 10, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Vincent HRD- Magic of a Marque In 1924 Howard R. Davies founded the firm that bore his initials. It was forced to close in 1927, but the name was resurrected in 1928 by Philip Vincent Sep 7, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Vincent HRD- The Postwar Years Production of the iconic Vincent ceased in 1955 but the marque is still the subject of admiration and respect a half century later. Sep 7, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Imperial Airways-1939 Amalgamation In 1939 after 15 years of pioneering Empire and European air routes, the Imperial Airways network was amalgamated with British Airways to form BOAC. Aug 30, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Imperial Airliners 9- Albatross and Ensign The four-engine Albatross and Ensign airliners brought new standards of comfort to Imperial Airways. Their tenure was brief due to the outbreak of war. Aug 29, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Imperial Airliners-8- Mayo Composite Project By 1935 Imperial Airways had inaugurated air routes to Africa, the Far East and Australia but a commercial Norh Atlantic crossing remained out of reach. Aug 23, 2010 - Murray McLeod

Imperial Airliners-6-Atalanta and DH86 The Atalanta and DH86 operated on Imperial Airways overseas routes; while in Australian service the DH86 gained notoriety for a series of fatal crashes. Aug 17, 2010 - Murray McLeod

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