Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Titans Of The Second World War

Another look at the German Komet plane, a rocket powered plane that was the only one of its kind used in combat in the 20th century. It had its drawbacks- too fast for pilots to hit targets, and its fuels were dangerous. Few were made.


Here we have the engine of a Lancaster bomber plane.


And here we have the Lancaster. This one was shipped to Europe in March 1945, and was too late to see combat, but bombers like this were the backbone of Bomber Command, flown by the RAF, RCAF, and other Allied air forces. It is strange, but these things meant to destroy are also beautiful.


Here we have a model sized.


The bomb bay beneath is open.


A Jeep of the era is seen close by.


Another icon of the War, and another example of a beautiful plane- the Spitfire.

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24 comments:

  1. Linda's Relaxing LairSeptember 9, 2025 at 12:06 AM

    Love ❤️ this series, William.

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  2. Stefan JanssonSeptember 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM

    A very unusual plane, the Komet. I read up about it.

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    1. William KendallSeptember 9, 2025 at 9:34 AM

      Yes, and another unusual German plane yet to come.

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  3. eileeninmdSeptember 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM

    Very impressive airplane, great photos. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.

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  4. magiceyeSeptember 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM

    It's amazing how we perfect killing machines!

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  5. TomSeptember 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM

    ...once titans, now relics.

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  6. Taken For GrantedSeptember 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM

    The Lancaster bomber was just the plane the Allies needed in WW II. It was most successful.

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  7. an artist reflectsSeptember 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM

    More great photos of the historical planes ~ thanks,

    https://anartistreflects.com

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  8. Billy Blue EyesSeptember 9, 2025 at 12:18 PM

    The battle of Britain flight still goes around the country here and I have the Lancaster fly a few times. Both spitfire and lancater flying over you will make the hair stand up on the back of your head. https://spudsdailyphoto.blogspot.com/2016/08/lancaster-flyast.html

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    1. William KendallSeptember 10, 2025 at 10:45 AM

      One of the few Lancasters still capable of flying is at another museum in Southern Ontario. I remember seeing it fly once, accompanied by a Spitfire or two.

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  9. RedSeptember 9, 2025 at 1:32 PM

    Wouldn't it be nice to have a ride on all of these airplanes.

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  10. BillSeptember 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM

    Relics of war.

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  11. Lowcarb team memberSeptember 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM

    Nice to see these old planes.
    They played their part!

    All the best Jan

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  12. DeniseinVASeptember 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM

    Great photos! We have one of these places not too far away. They are always great places to walk around.

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