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.
Love ❤️ this series, William.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteA very unusual plane, the Komet. I read up about it.
ReplyDeleteYes, and another unusual German plane yet to come.
DeleteVery impressive airplane, great photos. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteIt's amazing how we perfect killing machines!
ReplyDeleteThat is true.
Delete...once titans, now relics.
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe Lancaster bomber was just the plane the Allies needed in WW II. It was most successful.
ReplyDeleteMore great photos of the historical planes ~ thanks,
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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
ReplyDeleteWouldn't it be nice to have a ride on all of these airplanes.
ReplyDeleteRelics of war.
ReplyDeleteNice to see these old planes.
ReplyDeleteThey played their part!
All the best Jan