Tag Archives: ship

German Z-26 Destroyer

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

New naval kit in 1/350th-scale from Dragon Models: No. 1064: German Z-26 Destroyer. The German Zerstörer 1936A-class destroyers were referred to as Narvik class by the Allies.  

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“Ship” Must Not Mean “Plane”

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Army Clarifies “Ship” vs. “Plane” — Naval Aviation News, June 15, 1944. Army Clarifies Word Usage “Ship” Must Not Mean “Plane” The Army has issued an official memorandum to halt confusion which arises over use of the word “ship” to refer either … Continue reading →

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ACV Battler Class

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Royal Navy ACV Battler Class (ACV = Auxiliary Aircraft Carrier, i.e., CVE, or Escort Carrier) Recognition Features: HMS Battler (D18) and HMS Fencer (D64). ACV BATTLER Class HEIGHT IN FEET: from W.L.     to Flight Deck – 47′     to … Continue reading →

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