WWII Airplanes

American World War II Airplanes

P-51 Mustang

B-17 Flying Fortress

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P-47 Thunderbolt

P-38 Lightning

B-29 Superfortress

B-24 Liberator

F4U Corsair

F6F Hellcat

B-25 Mitchell Bomber

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American Industry built the great aircraft during World War II. Some of these planes did not get off to a very good start (as you will see later), but ended up making an outstanding reputation for themselves. Overall, these planes were mechanically reliable, sturdy, and faster than some the Japanese and German counterparts. They helped the American army acheive air supremacy over Europe and the Pacific, and were the key to victory in both theaters. Click the pictures to see why these planes were so famous.