WW2 US Transport Aircraft
Transport aircraft were the unsung heroes of the Allied war effort, moving troops, supplies, and equipment across global distances. The C-47 Skytrain — the military DC-3 — was called one of the four most important weapons of the war by General Eisenhower. From dropping paratroopers on D-Day to flying the Hump over the Himalayas, American transports kept the war machine running.
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Fighter Aircraft
Single-engine fighters, heavy fighters, night fighters, and early jet fighters
Bomber Aircraft
Heavy bombers and medium bombers that carried the strategic air war
Attack Aircraft
Ground attack aircraft and dive bombers for precision strikes
Torpedo Bombers
Carrier-based torpedo bombers for anti-shipping strikes
Seaplanes & Flying Boats
Flying boats, floatplanes, and maritime patrol aircraft
Trainer Aircraft
Primary and advanced training aircraft
Reconnaissance & Observation
Observation, liaison, and reconnaissance aircraft