visibility Similar

code Related

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

Replicas of Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft fly during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

Replicas of Japanese Kate torpedo planes, made from American AT-6 Texan aircraft, and replicas of Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft fly during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft flies during a reenactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by a Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The reenactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Kate torpedo plane, made from an American AT-6 Texan aircraft, makes a bombing run during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

A replica of a Japanese Kate torpedo plane, made from an American AT-6 Texan aircraft, makes a bombing run during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

An air-to-air left right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II Val Type 99 bomber during an air show held for the Air Force Association's "Gathering of Eagles," a convention commemorating spectacular achievements in the free world's aerospace development

An air-to-air right front view of a replica of a Japanese World War II Val Type 99 bomber during an air show held for the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles,"a convention commemorating spectacular achievements in the free world's aerospace development

A replica of a Japanese Val Type 99 bomber aircraft flies during a re-enactment of World War II battles. The event is being staged by the Confederate Air Force, a private historical organization that restores and preserves World War II-era aircraft. The re-enactment is part of the Air Force Association's Gathering of Eagles '86, an international aerospace event celebrating the anniversaries of the Strategic Air Command, Tactical Air Command and the independent Air Force Association

description

Summary

The original finding aid described this photograph as:

Subject Operation/Series: GATHERING OF EAGLES '86

State: Nevada (NV)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Simons

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

WWII Japanese Aircrafts

World War II was a period of rapid technological advancement in the field of aircraft, and these advancements have continued to shape the development of aircraft in the years since. There were significant advances in aircraft design, such as the use of swept wings and the development of more advanced aircraft materials, such as aluminum alloys and plastic composites. These advances allowed for the construction of stronger, lighter aircraft that was capable of higher speeds and greater maneuverability. Biplanes, which have two main wings stacked one above the other, were largely obsolete by the time World War II began in 1939. They had been largely replaced by monoplanes, which have a single main wing, by the start of World War II. The main advantage of monoplanes is that they are typically faster and more maneuverable than biplanes due to their streamlined design. In addition, monoplanes are able to carry a greater load for their size, making them more suitable for use as bombers and transport aircraft. However, biplanes were not completely abandoned during World War II. Some biplane designs, such as the British Hawker Hurricane and the Soviet Polikarpov I-153, saw limited use as fighters. In addition, biplanes were used in a number of other roles, including training, observation, and light transports. One of the major developments in aircraft technology during World War II was the use of jet engines, which allowed for faster and more powerful aircraft. The first jet aircraft, the German Heinkel He 178, made its first flight in 1939. However, it was not until after the war that jet aircraft became widespread. During World War II, a number of aircraft were produced in large quantities to meet the demands of the war. Here are some examples of some of the most massively produced aircraft of World War II: The Soviet Union's Ilyushin Il-2 was a ground attack aircraft that was produced in tremendous numbers, with more than 36,000 being built. It was heavily armed and armored, making it a formidable opponent on the battlefield. The German Messerschmitt Bf 109 was a mainstay of the German air force and was produced in large numbers, with more than 35,000 being built. It was used as a fighter, interceptor, and ground attack aircraft, and saw action on many fronts during the war. The American Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a heavily armed and armored fighter that was produced in large quantities, with more than 15,000 being built. It was used extensively in Europe and the Pacific and was known for its durability and long range. The British Supermarine Spitfire was a highly regarded fighter that was produced in large numbers, with more than 20,000 being built. It saw action in many theaters of the war and was known for its agility and handling.

label_outline

Tags

replica japanese val type japanese val type bomber aircraft bomber aircraft re enactment war battles world war ii battles event confederate confederate air force organization ii era world war ii era aircraft association air force association eagles aerospace aerospace event anniversaries strategic command strategic air command tactical tactical air command nevada air force world war ii 1940 s airplanes japan 1940 s 40 s high resolution staff sgt world war two second world war 1940 s aircrafts wwii aircraft us national archives
date_range

Date

27/04/1986
collections

in collections

WWII Japanese Aircrafts

WWII Japanese Aircrafts

World War 2 Aircrafts

A period of rapid technological advancement of aircraft
create

Source

The U.S. National Archives
link

Link

https://catalog.archives.gov/
copyright

Copyright info

No known copyright restrictions

label_outline Explore World War Ii Battles, World War Ii Era Aircraft, Confederate Air Force

StateLibQld 1 130319 De Havilland Mosquito Bomber used as a photo reconnaissance aircraft, 1945

[Paris International Air Show 1953]

U.S. Air Force personnel prepare a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft, for an air drop during exercise Keen Sword 2005 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Nov. 11, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by MASTER SGT. Val Gempis) (Released)

U. S. Air Force personnel, from the 823rd Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) assigned to Tactical Air Command (TAC) 9th Air Force, use backbone and heavy equipment to clear fallen trees during post-Hurricane Elloise cleanup operations. The 823rd CES is a Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Squadron, Engineer (Red Horse)

The Commemorative Air Force's (formerly the Confederate Air Force)"TORA TORA TORA" Group re-enacts the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941, against Pearl Harbor at the Nebraska Guard Airfest Airshow on April 29, 2001, in Lincoln, Nebraska

A black and white photo of a woman and a child. Office of War Information Photograph

B-52H Stratofortresses from the 2nd Bomb Wing line

15_002607 Hawker Hurricane, Space and Aviation museum SDASM

Production. Airplane manufacture, general. On North American's "Sunshine" assembly line at Inglewood, California, a B-25 bomber is prepared for painting. Paper is taped to those areas to be painted. This plant produces the battle-tested B-25 ("Billy Mitchell") bomber, used in General Doolittle's raid on Tokyo, and the P-51 ("Mustang") fighter plane, which was first brought into prominence by the British raid on Dieppe

A North American P-51 nicknamed "My Girl" takes off from Iwo Jima, in the Bonin Islands

An F-111 aircraft arrives on base for participation in the Strategic Air Command bombing/navigation competition Proud Shield '88

Mitchell Field. The eagle puts foot to earth. An air-crew officer dressed in full combat gear inspects a bomber landing wheel. Part of the retracting mechanism is shown

Topics

replica japanese val type japanese val type bomber aircraft bomber aircraft re enactment war battles world war ii battles event confederate confederate air force organization ii era world war ii era aircraft association air force association eagles aerospace aerospace event anniversaries strategic command strategic air command tactical tactical air command nevada air force world war ii 1940 s airplanes japan 1940 s 40 s high resolution staff sgt world war two second world war 1940 s aircrafts wwii aircraft us national archives