67 definitions by jonathanchance
Nickname given to the Brewster F2A Buffalo, an American-Built carrier based Fighter of WWII which was not at all succesful in the hands of the Americans, but had great success in the hands of the Finnish, who used them with great success in thier war against the Soviet Union.
by jonathanchance September 30, 2003
Nickname given to the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, an American Carrier-based Dive Bomber of World War II. Earned its nickname form frustrated pilots who found its handling characteristics very undesireable. Despite the fact that the Helldiver was better armed and armored, most U.S Navy dive bomber pilots prefered the Helldiver's predecessor, the Dauntless.
by jonathanchance September 30, 2003
Nickname given to the F6F Hellcat, a Carrier-Based fighter aircraft used by the US Navy and Royal Navy During World War Two. Earned its nickname due to its superiority over most of the Aircraft put out by the Japanese.
by jonathanchance September 30, 2003
Nickname given to the AC-119 Gunship, a Vietnam-Era cargo aircraft fitted with Machine guns and cannons firing out of the side. The Stinger would fly a circular pattern around the target and open up on the target, turning the enemy into mincemeat.
by jonathanchance September 30, 2003