World War II Tanks, Vehicles, and Guns

I've started to do a blog, which has the new items listed below. Feel free to leave me comments (click on the ) or even add information that I've missed.

Latest updates:

United Kingdom's Bristol Blenheim bomber updated
The Bristol Blenheim was a mainstay of the Royal Air Force during the first years of World War II.
I updated the specifications for the Mk I and Mk IF.
United Kingdom's Bristol Buckingham B.1 bomber and C.1 transport added
The United Kingdom developed the Bristol Buckingham during World War II. It was used as a bomber and later a tranport. Only 119 were built.
I've added a new page for the Buckingham.
United Kingdom's Bristol Bombay transport added
The Bristol Bombay had only 50 production models built. It was used in the Middle East and in England mostly as a transport, but sometimes as a bomber.
I've now added a new page for the Bombay.
United States' Brewster SB2A Buccaneer reconnaissance bomber added
The United States used the Brewster SB2A Buccaneer as a trainer and target tower, even though it was originally designed to be a reconnaissance bomber.
I've added a new page for the Buccaneer.
United States' Brewster F2A Buffalo fighter updated
The aircraft that was the United States Navy's first monoplane fighter was the Brewster F2A. It did have some limited success in the Pacific but most of it's success was fighting with Finland against the Soviets.
I've updated my webpage for the F2A.
France's Breguet Bre 690 Series bombers updated
Another case of too little too late was the French Breguet Bre 690 series bombers. The Bre 690s were excellent planes, but the German attack in May 1940 interrupted development and production so that few Bre 690s were used.
I've updated my page for the Bre 690 series by added some new specifications and production figures.
United Kingdom's Boulton Paul Defiant fighter updated
One of the more unusually designed planes used in World War II was the Boulton Paul Defiant.

I've now updated specifications and variant information on my web page for the Defiant.
United States' Boeing-Stearman Kaydet trainer added
The most produced biplane used by the United States in World War II was the Boeing-Stearman Kaydet. It was used by the Army and Navy as a trainer.
United States' Boeing B-29 Superfortress updated
One of the most advanced planes used during World War II was Boeing B-29 Superfortress. It was never used in Europe.
I've updated my web page for the B-29.
United States' Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress updated!
I've added a ton of specs, production figures, and historical information on the United States' Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.
Germany's Blohm und Voss Bv 222 "Wiking" reconnaissance flying boat updated
The Germans deployed the most massive flying boat used in World War II. It was the Blohm und Voss Bv 222. Very few were made but they were used a lot.

I've now updated the specifications information for the Bv 222
Germany's Blohm und Voss Bv 138 reconnaissance flying boat updated
Just about anywhere you would find a large body of water under German control in World War II you'd find the Blohm and Voss Bv 138 flying boat being used for reconnaissance as well as other duties.

I've now updated my web page with primarily additional variant information.
France's Bloch 210 medium night bomber added
The French used the Bloch 210 to attack the German's communication line after the attack on France started.
I've now added a new page for it.
France's Bloch MB 174 reconnaissance and Bloch MB 175 light bomber added
The French rushed to catch up to the Germans, but they just didn't have enough time before Germany started World War II in Europe. One late arriving design was the Bloch MB 174 and Bloch MB 175. These performed rather well during the war and a variant was even produced after the war for the French Navy.
France's Bloch M.B. 151 and M.B. 152 fighters updated
Though out of date compared to the newer German fighter designs, France's Bloch MB 151 and Bloch MB 152 were used to fight the Italians and Germans in the first year of World War II. They were able to shoot down 146 enemy aircraft for a loss of 86 of their own.
I've updated both pages with additional specifications, production, and historical data.
France's Bloch 131 reconnaissance bomber added
Despite some of the designs for bombers that the French had during the 1930s, the Bloch 131 actually looked more like a normal combat aircraft.

I've added a page for the Bloch 131.
United Kingdom's Blackburn Botha reconnaissance added
The United Kingdom was desperate in the early years leading up to World War II to produce just about any plausibly useful weapon without properly testing it first. The Blackburn Botha was one such aircraft. It was supposed to be a maritime reconnaissance torpedo bomber, but its very poor performance eventually relegated it to training duties even while production was still occurring.
I've added a page for this sub par aircraft.
France's Amiot 143 twin engine bomber updated
I've corrected the spelling for the Amiot.
United Kingdom's Blackburn B-25 Roc fighter and Blackburn Skua dive bomber updated
I've updated the pages for the Blackburn Roc and Skua.
Soviet Beriev MBR-2 flying boat added
The Soviet Union used the Beriev MBR-2 float plane for coastal reconnaissance throughout World War II. It was a design from the early 1930s.
Unfortunately I don't have any photos of it, so if you do, send them my way!