Polikarpov I-153 Chaika 4820113081378

Polikarpov I-153 Chaika 4820113081378The last and most perfect in N. N. Polikarpov design bureau production biplane fighters family was the I 153. It had gull shaped upper wing, retractable chassis and more powerful armament with four ShKAS machine guns. Serial planes had M 62 radial engines, late series more powerful M 63. The maiden flight was in August 1938. All in all in 1939 1941 it were made 3437 planes. In summer 1941 I 153 Chaika (the Gull) was the basis of the Soviet Fighter

The impressive air intakes on the rear wings and its polyurethane trim made it instantly recognizable

92mm machine gun and even their frontal armor was a mere 15mm thick

it was decided to deploy these aircraft to Southeast Asia

At least thirty five Lancasters managed to complete an astonishing 100 missions or more and are referred to by historians and enthusiasts as the Lancaster Centurions

12 aircraft were built before the end of spring 1942

protection

Wagram (1809)

they also wore better quality coats as well as leggings and boots

7 mm Browning machine guns which provided considerable firepower

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which allowed the allied advance to Rome to ensure its liberation in June 1944

and defence against submarines and enemy aircraft