Carrier looks to be a Majestic Class which would narrow it down a bit.
Here is a link with some nice pics of ship and A/C

http://www.navy.gov.au/spc/history/ships/sydney3.html

If the 520 had been available is number, with well trained crew AND used modern tactics, they could have had a major impact on slowing the invasion. But then again, the French and English tanks were better than the German tanks, the French/English Forces outnumbered the German forces, but their tactics were, at best, outdated.

The tactics of the Blitzkrieg was too new to quickly retrain the ENTIRE force to work together, and while more and better aircraft would have perhaps blunted the spear, the rest of the services would also have needed newer and better equipment and most of all NEW TACTICS. How many times can one invade through the Arden?

The Free French 520s were relegated to training and then replaced by the Aircobra…doesn’t say a whole lot for it.

Very, very Nice!!! Have to see if I can wrangle a visit next time I’m in Houston (my folks live there). Had no idea the Lone Star collection had added that many aircraft. Guess it’s been a while since I moved from Tx (’84)

Last time I was in Houston, a couple T-6’s, a Helldiviver, and something with meatballs on the side buzzed over my folks house (NW outside the loop near the Addix Reservoir) pretty low. Where did they come from and where were they going?

They are indeed availabel at the “Discovery Store” at least in the US, don’t know about the UK. Check ebay too.

Here is a link to a “brief” outline of that period. He had been “wowed” by the Nazi’s while touring in Germany and believed the US should stay out of that European mess. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, things changed, he tried to do his patriotic duty, but was snubbed by the FDR adminestration. He eventually worked his way back into US Aviation.

Here is the link…interesting read.

http://www.charleslindbergh.com/wwii/

Pics like this one? Currant pics or of old pics?

http://www.transportcafe.co.uk/iraq_drivers_uk_trucks/mig_15_iraq_desert.jpg

Google is your friend!

Landing does seem to be the tricky bit though! Imagine if the German’s had got their carrier in service…..with the 109 naval variant!!! 38% loss to landing would be a good day!