The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a carrier-based low-wing, two-seater, single-radial engine aircraft operated by the British Fleet Air Arm which combined the functions of a dive bomber and fighter. It was designed in the mid-1930s and saw service in the early part of the Second World War. It took its name from the sea bird. (Wikipedia)
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15″ Gun Turret
Shadow Island
Shadow Island is the only neutral territory in Asia. Controlled by a man who goes by the name Lucky Kamber, he runs the island from his gambling operation called the “House of Shadows”. Purely a money-making endeavor, Lucky takes no sides in the war. Because of Lucky’s no extradition rules, Shadow Island has become a hideout and haven for spies and various criminals on the run from the law. The Japanese Empire allows Kamber to operate unhindered because of the useful service he provides. Solo, the manager of the House of Shadows, seems to have eyes on the back of his head, his card dealer Ah Fong is a Chinese operative and Lynn, who sells lottery tickets is an Australian double agent.
“Neutral means charging everyone the same price.” – Lucky Kamber
You Sank My Battleship!
Japanese Air and Ground Forces, 1942
When an officer just returned from service in Bataan and Malaya was shown this bulletin, he said that it should carry this comment:
“A careful reading of this bulletin may save your life.”
Tank Assembly Line, 1942
Venice, 1940
Venice 1940: The War in the Gondola
Vital Distances, 1942
Newsmap. Monday, August 3, 1942 : week of July 24 to July 31, poster, August 3, 1942; [Washington, D.C.]. University of North Texas Libraries, Digital Library, digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.
Egyptian Dancers, 1941
Image found in a 1941 issue of Al-Lataif Al Musawwara, a weekly lifestyle magazine from Cairo.
“Howling Wolf” 1944
B-24 Liberator “Howling Wolf” in Italy, 15th Air Force, 1944