Western wings under the Red Star

[tony.osborne]

Wow! I share with you this fantastic and extensive report bringing a super collection of incredible, stunning and rare photos showing various types of American and British fighters in service with the Soviet Air Force during World War II. Many of the images and planes shown in the article were unknown to me and did not even know they had flown with the legendary Red Star. Be sure to visit the link below, you will also be amazed by the images:


Aviação em Floripa: Asas Ocidentais sob a Estrela Vermelha


Best Regards!

 

[Divine Wind]

The US sent a lot of support to the Soviets to help them fight the greater evil, the Third Reich.

Many of the pictures show the P-39 Airacobra; a mediocre fighter that found a terrific niche in being a great tank-buster with a 37mm cannon.

Bell P-39 Airacobra - Development and Operational History, Performance Specifications and Picture Gallery