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1. The Focke-Wulf Fw190 was the finest German fighter plane. But it had some vices. Which of these was NOT one of them?
2. What company's design was the V-1 'Flying Bomb'?
3. What was the name of the single-engined fighter that proved a complete failure for the RAF during the Battle of Britain?
4. The Corsair was one of the famous US naval fighters. Except Vought, which other company undertook Corsair production?
5. The M.S.406 was the most numerous fighter in Armée de L'Air (French Air Force). What does 'M.S.' stand for?
6. Which famous British fighter plane was modified for use by catapult-equipped merchant ships?
7. What was the name of the improved B-24 model for use by the US Navy?
8. The Ilyushin Il-2 is maybe the most famous Soviet aircraft of World War II. The 'Sturmovik' was a truly remarkable design and it contributed to the Soviet cause immensely. What was its (even more formidable) succesor called?
9. During the pre-war contest for the next Luftwaffe fighter, the He112 was recognized by many as a better machine than the Bf109. For various reasons, Heinkel was instructed to focus on bomber design. The nimble fighter did see some action but only in the hands of an Axis ally. Which was it?
10. When Italy invaded Greece in 1940, it enjoyed enormous superiority in the air. Considering the odds, the Greek pilots gave a good account for themselves. Which was the main Hellenic Air Force fighter at the time?
11. In which country's airforce could a Focke-Wulf Fw190 be seen flying along with Supermarine Spitfires and Curtiss P-40 Warhawks?
12. In FAA (Fleet Air Arm) service, an Avenger was not always an Avenger. The British tried to put a new name to the the TBF but with little success. In the end, the American name prevailed. Which was that little-known designation?
13. What is the difference between a Me321 and a Me323?
14. The Soviet airforce fielded single-engined fighters coming from four different design bureaus. All things considered (pilot opinion, production run, operational success), which bureau's designs were the least successful?
15. What was the type designation of the famous Zero fighter?
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