Bite of the Black Widow by Stan Stokes. (GS) REG505STK0032GS. Bite of the Black Widow by Stan Stokes. The Northrop P 61 Black Widow was the USAAFs first modern fighter aircraft which was specifically designed from the start to serve in the night fighter capacity. Designed by Jack Knudson Northrop, this aircraft was quite innovative. The Armys initial requirements for this night interceptor made no mention of radar, but stated that the aircraft would carry a device which would locate enemy aircraft in
inflicting considerable damage to coastal ports and the capital
a king tiger from Schwere Panzer Abteilung 511 leads a Jagdpanther down a morning misty road May 1945
Douglas C-47s of the 439th Troop Carrier Group
To the Green Fields Beyond
Mors was forced to abandon his stricken machine
Hub Zemke lends his name to 'Zemke's Wolf Pack'
with 61 confirmed victories and to win the VC
This painting shows Spitfires of 54 Sqn entering the fray
The Russians that were massed in the tiny village and unable to cross the River received huge numbers of casualties due to the artillery fire
On 20th October 1943
1/29th Panzer Regiment
Among those taking part was Norwegian ace Lieutenant Frederick Arild Sverdrup Fearnley