Our Second Contribution

Yuri 'Iceman' Gagarine pilots his Mig 15 down 'Mig Alley' in February 1953
Gagarine never got over the joshing he constantly got over sharing a
name with the first cosmonaut
He died tragically while attempting to defrost his Gaz tourer on a cold
Moscow morning
Following a hearty breakfast of Vodka, he had lit a wood fire under the
radiator.





Mikhael Gregorevich Leermontov, a hero of his time, felt more at home in
the seat of his Mig 17 once he had had it replaced with the seat from
his family's tractor in Minsk.






Vasili Ivanovich Krapov made a gift of his Fishbed to the people of
Uraguay, when he flew off course during the Latin American Soccer Wars
of the late 60s.
His original plan had been to defect to Peru, but navigation had never
been his strong suit. In fact, althoughVasili was a nice kid, he was as
sharp as a wet sponge.





Into the wild red, white and blue yonder

From the awesome John Kratovil we have received a sweet bunch of planes.
Thanks for all the art John!

F-86

Found this at the bottom of the pile, bit rugged, but who cares.

Grumman Avenger TBM

"The white dogs are at my mercy!"

B-17 Side Gunner

Curtiss Pigeon P-11

A lesser known variant of the great Curtiss persuit family, the Pigeon had made it's mark in history by possessing
an unrivalled lack of overall performance. The type was therefore decommissioned within the same month of adoption.
Most of the airframes were relegated to amusement parks, while the remainder had been recycled into outdoor furniture.

Prulyev PE450 "Groke"

Prulyev PE450 'Groke" Destroyer Tender, of the fifth Belorussian
Marine Division.
No known photos exist, but this artists impression is believed to be
absolutely accurate, so try proving otherwise, you naysaying weasels.

Chesley Turbulator

The Turbulator was employed by the R.A.F. as a crew trainer for the roles of navigation,radio communications,
and the odd trip to Bainbridge.

Tough Grunt

"Have to help those fighter boys out and take out those Nazi ships myself!"

Dortwunder-Pfoltz DP-208

Dortwunder-Pfoltz, D.P. 208, of the 5th detachment "Zerstorer Flugzeug".
Mid October 1952, San Carlos, Venezuela.
This is a long lost drawing that turned up thanks to Simon. It was a surprize to me, because I honestly can't
remember drawing it at all.

Dornier 335

"For zer Vaterland Hans!".........."Ja, for zer Vaterland Fritz!"

Buckaroo Butte Scout

Yay! Our first reader contribution.

From the illustrious Dave Gordon we have, the "Buckaroo Butte Scout", this is one sweeeeeet illo. Absolutely beautiful!
I wonder if you could stow a fly rod in there?
You can check out Dave's stuff at: http://illustrationranch.com.
Welcome aboard Dave and a great big thank you for the art.

Rick Rudder, Parasite Fighter Pilot

This was drawn back in the mid 90's, Rick Rudder and his faithful mechanic Suds, are members of the fearsome 466th
U.S.A.F Parasite Fighter Squadron, 1956.
Dropping out of bombays and into combat, the parasite fighters protect their bomber formations.
These amazing aircraft and intrepid pilots are in a league of their own.

Tupolev TU- 116-K "Cod Piece" (new drawing 3)

The "Grom" as it was called, meaning "thunder", was undeniably an awesome aircraft indeed.
Designed specifically for the "Morskaya Aviatsiya" (Soviet Naval Air Service), as a fighter/strike aircraft in the Bering Sea Campaign.The Grom soon became a tactical favorite.
Enhanced by the warmed-up 2.300 Hp. Klimov engine and armed with twin 75mm. cannon, this seaplane was a tough and versatile opponent against the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Tough Sailor-( Third Drawing )

Simon then drew another one.......

Tough Sailor-( Second Drawing )

Simon responded with this.
(At that time, we were taking the piss out of the old 40's and 50's war comics.)

Tough Sailor-( First Drawing )

Japanese fighter-bombers attack U.S. Navy carrier. This was drawn "at" Simon on purpose,
way back then.

Antonov "Anvil"

The almost invulnerable Antonov "Anvil". Carved from a single lump of pig iron, with characteristic Bolshevik revolutionary zeal!

Vladinov Nakovalinya VN-17 ( code name SLAB )

In a desperate attempt to curtail German bombers over Soviet territory, Yuri Vladinov himself designed the Nakovalinya. Conceived from the start as a jet powered "Ramming Aircraft", allowed this fighter the capability of either firing their
cannon at bomber formations, or simply flying through them.

Lockheed Giganticus B-3000

The Giganticus was designed as a mega class bomber, however, the experiment had gone too far.
This behemoth's sheer size and mass, prohibited it's own construction. Mainly because there were no fabrication
plants large enough to even build a singular example.

C-Stoff & T-Stoff Leftovers

The results of a harsh landing, in half spent Me 163.

Migs Under Fire

Sabres straffing as Soviets scramble.

Strike Aircraft on Airliner

....." Uuuhh,....Mabel? "......

Drakenfleigers

Unamed U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft

This is a drawing Simon did back in the mid 80's, alas we have no name for it,...(Not yet anyway.)

Dornier Do 690 " Uberfalke" (New Drawing 2)

Dornier Uberfalke over Norway, wating to pounce on a bomber formation.

During what was clearly the "Jet-age", Dornier pushed yet another prop driven fighter design.
This time, with an emphasis on handling, firepower and good all-round vision.
A compound-turbo augmented Daimler-Hirsch engine was adopted, providing a boost up to 4.100 hp.,
and this allowed for a top speed of 475 mph.
The 690 would prove to be a formidable opponent against next generation of enemy jet fighters.

Mig 21-XJ

Mig 21 XJ, shoots down an enemy electronic "jamming aircraft". (We think???)

F-16 Custom 2

A one quarter scale F-16, means that I can reach the rudder pedals.

Zero at 12 o'clock!

Mills & Sperry "Bravador"

A civil aircraft to begin with, the Bravador was only licensed as a light freighter, but in due course, it became a liaison aircraft for mid level government figures, and technical engineers. This aircraft did not survive the 30's and was also of no great consequence in history.

Blohm & Voss BV-450-K

Blohm & Voss BV 450 K, of the Kriegsmarine Luftdienst, (Naval Air Force) Newfoundland. Powered by a Benz turboprop engine with contra rotating propellers. Designed as a naval dive-bomber, this type was a complete and utter #$@*-UP. Dubbed with the unflattering name of "Scheissekasten" (Shitbox) by it's surviving pilots.

Heinkel "Strassejager" He-705-A

Strassejagers, on a routine street patrol, over Burbank California 1958.

Me in an Me

That's right, that's me, in an Me 109-G night fighter, could hardly see out of the cockpit.
Simon drew this pic, and very accurately I might add.

Beansley Velospeed

The Velospeed, was a 1930's racing aircraft. Owned by the Uppingham Flying Club, it was qualified for the "Codrington Cup",
however, it failed to enter the finals, with a staggeringly low speed of 67.3 mph.

FW-190-A

Blitzen Sweinwulf 999

Flying Fighter Base

Cleared for take-off, on Flying Fighter Base x-25-3.

Ensworth Ensign

Maritime patrol and anti-shipping aircraft.

Farnley "Fighting Fish" A-57

Asymmetrical R.A.F. fighter of the sixties.

Ivanov "Krulya" (Hot-Foot)

Match flicking Bomber.

Me 262 Night Fighter

"Salute, you shwein!!"..........."But, Major,....Zer war iss over."

F-16 Custom

Avro Rather Largish Bomber

Shuguri SG-6-A Shinkou Boke (new drawing 1)

The SG-6 Shinkou Boke or "Rising Fool", was to be Japan's singular attempt at a v.t.o.l. aircraft.
However, due to increasing wartime restrictions, the Shiguri company was forced to use inferior materials on this project.
Namely, the liberal use of bamboo on most structures, a treacherous material at best. That, perhaps lead to the prototype's very demise. Yet, the Shinkou Boke had Some rather interesting features. To begin with,
it was armed with one 75mm cannon (whose breech almost filled the cockpit) and one 50 cal. machine gun. The pilot sat on a pivoting seat for transitional purposes, but, if not careful could strike their head on the cannon. Lastly, the rear portion of the fuselage, had to be extensively glazed, in order for the pilot to view down for a landing.

Heinkel He 222 Bomber

Used in bombing missions on New York. Based in Greenland, May 1948.

TA-26

TA-26 3 Seat bomber of the USAAF, 1970's. Powered by world's biggest jet motor.

Miles-Pithley Travelux V-4

The ever popular "Travelux", camping, aeroclubing, or just flying about.
The future people's plane.