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(#34) Bristol Blenheim
- Fighter aircraft, Light bomber
The Blenheim, a British light bomber aircraft, equipped the first night fighter unit anywhere in the world.
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(#19) Junkers Ju 88
- Night fighter, Torpedo bomber, Dive bomber, Tactical bomber
This German multi-role bomber was used in night flights.
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(#43) Focke Wulf Fw 189
- Reconnaissance and Army Co-operation Aircraft
A German reconnaissance plane with distinctive twin-boom fuselage and long-spanning wings, the Focke Wulf Fw 189 evaded enemy fighters by out-turning them.
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(#26) Horten Ho 229
- Fighter aircraft
One of the most advanced aircrafts of the conflict, it was known for being stealthy, fast, and manueverable.
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(#16) Lockheed P-38 Lightning
- Heavy fighter
The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was a US fighter nicknamed "fork-tailed devil" by German pilots.
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(#32) Yakovlev Yak-1
- Fighter aircraft
The initial design of this Soviet fighter aircraft was known as the "Ya-26 Krasavec," meaning "Little Beauty," and flew for the first time in March 1939.
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In World War II, an estimated 55 million people died worldwide. There is no doubt that it is the largest and most destructive war in history. This global military conflict surpassed any previous war. World War II involved the human and economic resources of the entire country, the widespread use of aircraft and tanks was the result of technological advancement. Hurricane Hawke is one of the most iconic fighter jets in World War II.
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