Photos of World War II Aircraft

Avro Lancaster Bomber

During World War II, thousands of four-engined Lancaster heavy bombers served with the Royal Air force.

This particular aircraft is owned and operated by the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2009.

TBM Avenger

The TBM Avenger was a World War II era torpedo bomber developed for the United States Navy and Marine Corps.

Photos taken at Oshkosh in 2010.

B-17 Flying Fortress

The B-17 Flying Fortress was a four-engined heavy bomber.

B-17G "Yankee Lady"

The "Yankee Lady" is a B-17G owned and operated by the Yankee Air Museum. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)

Exterior

Cockpit

Bomb Bay

Ball Turret

Waist Gunner Positions

Top Turret

Tail Cone

B-17G "Sentimental Journey"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)

B-17G "Liberty Bell"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)

B-17G "Aluminum Overcast"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2005)

B-17G "Thunder Bird"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001 and 2005)

B-17G "Texas Raiders"

(Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001)

B-24 Liberator

"DIAMOND 'LIL'" is owned by the Commemorative Air Force. I took these photos at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo during the Summer of 2004.

For more information about this aircraft, visit the Commemorative Air Force website.

B-25 Mitchell

Built by North American, the B-25 Mitchell was twin-engined medium bomber. (Photos taken at EAA-Airventure in 2001)

B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 Superfortress, "FIFI", is owned by the Commemorative Air Force. I took these photos while at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo during the Summer of 2004.

For more information about this aircraft, visit the Commemorative Air Force website.

P-51 Mustang

Photos taken at Oshkosh - 2001

Junkers Ju-52

The Junkers Ju-52 was a German transport plane used during World War 2. Photos taken at the National Museum of the USAF in 2005