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A Brief History of the Willys Jeep

Jon Branch October 15, 2018
Willys Jeep WW2
  • American
  • Brief Histories
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Enzo Ferrari is reported to have called the Willys Jeep “the only true American sports car” – it was also one of very few things designed by a committee that turned out to be a success. This true American sports car, designed by a committee, was the American icon of the Second World War, the humble Jeep.

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How To Fly The P-47 Thunderbolt – World War II Training Film

Ben Branch September 30, 2018
Brazilian P-47 after impact with chimney; the pilot managed to land safely
  • American
  • Films
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  • Planes

This World War II training film covers pilot familiarization with the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the most prolific and beloved fighter/bombers of the…

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Original Dambusters Print – Signed by Members of the 617 Dambusters’ Squadron

Ben Branch July 13, 2018
Dambusters Print
  • Art
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The story of the Dambusters has become legendary, officially known as Operation Chastise, it was an attack on German dams using bombs that bounced…

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A Remote Controlled Kit-Built PBY Catalina Seaplane – 53.5″ Wingspan

Ben Branch June 30, 2018
Remote Controlled Kit-Built PBY Catalina Seaplane
  • Kits
  • Military
  • Planes

The PBY Catalina one of the most famous seaplanes in history, over 3,300 were built between 1936 and 1957, and many of them saw…

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Spitfire MK IX TD314 – A Merlin 70-Powered High Level Fighter (HFIXE)

Ben Branch June 19, 2018
Spitfire Merlin Engine
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The Supermarine Spitfire The Spitfire is not only one of the most consequential aircraft of the Second World War, it’s also one of the…

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1942 Dodge WC56 Command Reconnaissance Vehicle – The Command Car

Ben Branch May 17, 2018
Dodge Command Car
  • American
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

The Dodge WC56 Command Reconnaissance Vehicle was developed on the platform of the Dodge WC Series as a 4×4 to be used by senior…

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Documentary – War Stories – The Despatch Rider and The Wren

Ben Branch April 1, 2018
War Stories - The Despatch Rider and The Wren
  • British
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Despatch Rider and The Wren is part of the British War Stories series, this episode focusses on husband and wife John and Margaret Gordon. During…

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Spitfire Pen – Made From An Original Spitfire Propeller

Ben Branch February 12, 2018
  • British
  • Gear
  • Military
  • Planes

The Spitfire Pen is a creation of the Hordern Richmond Aircraft Company, they’ve been in business since 1937 when the company was founded by…

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1952 US Navy Training Film: Introduction to Rotary Wing Flight

Ben Branch January 28, 2018
  • American
  • Films
  • Military

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to fly a chopper, this 1952 US Navy Training Film will do an excellent job of getting…

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MWC Dive Watch

Ben Branch January 1, 2018
  • Gear
  • Military
  • Watches

MWC is a Swiss company founded in the 1970s that designs and builds watches for military units around the world, as well as police…

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1961 U.S. Air Force Training Film: Helicopter Rescue Operations

Ben Branch November 19, 2017
  • American
  • Films
  • Military

Editor’s Note: This film has since been removed from YouTube, we’ve left this post up for archive purposes. This is a 1961 U.S. Air…

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1933 Model 1 Enigma Cipher Machine

Ben Branch October 3, 2017
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Military

The Enigma was invented shortly after the end of the First World War, and it would go on to be one of the most…

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