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I'm hoping we can all learn stuff together. I like learning stuff. There's nothing more to it.

So, this week, I ask for a minimum of two paragraphs telling me what your favorite WWII Axis Power fighter aircraft was. No, not a bomber - but a dedicated fighter.

Hopefully, you can write two paragraphs about it. Feel free to write more.

I'm hoping we can all learn stuff together. I like learning stuff. There's nothing more to it. So, this week, I ask for a minimum of two paragraphs telling me what your favorite WWII Axis Power *fighter* aircraft was. No, not a bomber - but a dedicated fighter. Hopefully, you can write two paragraphs about it. Feel free to write more.

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The A6M-Zero, of course. It was state-of-art aviation during its time. First, because it was a sexy beautiful thing. The only WWII fighter sexier was the Spitfire. Second, because it worked. A nice combination of power, maneuverability and range. Really a piece of art.

I admire the Focke Wulf FW190-D too (yeah, specifically the D model, the long nose makes it bad ass).

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The Zero was fast as hell, too. We didn't have anything able to keep up until something like 1943 or 1944.

I think the sexiest WWII aircraft, specifically limiting myself to fighters, is the Corsair. I love the looks of that thing. The Wildcat and Hellcat were also sexy as hell.

The problem with the Zero, as I see it, was their lack of armor for the pilot and their lack of a self-sealing fuel tank. It took a couple of knocks with a .50 (or even a single incendiary round) to set it ablaze. Zero was made by Mitsubishi, yes?

Also, thanks for posting and contributing. I'm trying to make this a regular thing (though I'm seriously hampered by free time) and finding things that interest enough Poaler Bears is going to take some trial and error. Next week, I plan on doing something from the Allied Forces - but I'm not yet sure what. I might find a way to use it as an excuse to write about my beloved flying boats. I love me some flying boats!