When WW2 began, the Western Front initially saw little ground combat. But there was plenty of action in the air. On 08 ...

Another important use of the external wires for some WW2 aircraft was for radio communications. Two of the most famous aircraft used during the war, the Supermarine Spitfire, and the highly ...

requiring less physical exertion from the pilot to provide input to the control surfaces. Another important use of the external wires for some WW2 aircraft was for radio communications.