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Six Bostons to St. Omer
The author takes you inside the cockpit of Finn Thorsagers Spitfire IX AH-J of 332 squadron one grey and foggy morning of November 1942. What you read is, indeed, what happened.
Leif Lundsten - fighter pilot from Toten
Leif Lundsten tragically lost his life 9th of June 1944, flying as squadron leader of 331 squadron. Read his amazing story here. Part 1 is now presented, and part 2 will follow shortly.
The Untouchables
Gunnar Støltuns magnificent piece on flying, Norwegian fighter pilots of WW2 and what we all owe them in return for their sacrifice.
Werner Christie - Dive bombing with P-51 Mustangs
In the late 90's, former air force pilot Gunnar Eigil Støltun took several pilots from World War Two up in his Cessna Cardinal for a talk about the old days. Here's the first of hopefully many translated interviews done with the "finest generation". Translated and published with permission.
Per Waaler -Shot down over Dortmund.
In the late 90's, former air force pilot Gunnar Eigil Støltun took several pilots from World War Two up in his Cessna Cardinal for a talk about the old days. Here's the first of hopefully many translated interviews done with the "finest generation". Translated and published with permission.
Simply to good
He was only 17 years old when Germany invaded Norway. He became an officer in the Royal Norwegian Air Force at only 19. Before even reaching 20 years old, he had shot down a total of nine enemy aircraft. Marius Eriksen was perhaps one the most talented Spitfire pilots the RAF had in their ranks.
"It must be Arne Austeens grave"
Norwegian journalist Asbjørn Svarstad claims he have found Norwegian Spitfire-hero Arne Austeens grave in Hamburg. Read the translated article and www.spitfirepilots.com own comments here.
Norwegians at North Weald
An edited version of the presentation of the Norwegians impact on North Weald from the 2006 DVD "North Weald Airfield - flying for freedom".
The dream of Legends
A few personal thoughts on the impact of Flying Legends to one mans life
Gathering of Warbirds and Veterans at North Weald
Weald Aviation put togheter a fantastic event at North Weald in April. Here's a brief summary of the trip taken to North Weald, and the event that took place on Sunday 25th of April.
The Few
In relation to the 70 year mark of the invasion of Norway this year (9th of April 1940 - 9th of april 2010), www.spitfirepilots.com proudly present an in-debth look at the aerial battle that took place just south of Oslo this dark and grim morning in our history. Read about the six fearless pilots going into battle against modern and superior German forces!
Finn Thorsager - from Spitfire pilot to SAS captain
Spitfirepilots.com presents the English short version of the book about fighter pilot Finn Thorsager, as published in Norwegian.
Finn Thorsager was the first ever Norwegian to be involved in a air to air combat.
Arne Austeen - missing in action
Spitfirepilots.com can finally present the amazing and tragic story of wartime hero and Norwegian fighter pilot Major Arne Austeen. Killed only four days before the war ended. Read more...
Dogfight over Vlissingen
A translated piece of the upcoming book about Norwegian fighter pilot Finn Thorsager. The article is based on Thorsagers own combat report from the summer of 1943. Read more...
Legends, Myths and Warbirds!
The internet is full of them, aviation enthusiasts talk about them and the experts laugh at them, but even so, legends, myths and mysteries concerning old aeroplanes possibly hidden somewhere are highly interesting. And better yet, very fun! Read more...
Norwegian Spitfire Stories!
Read about the life and fate of 4 random picked Spitfires that saw service with the Norwegians during world war two. Read more...
Ghost-Spitfires!
Mysterious sounds of Spitfires in the air? Ghost pilots asking for the way to the mess? It's all here. Many stories that will make your hair stand up and send shivers down your spine! Read more...
A foreigners guide to Flying Legends!
Are you planning for Flying Legends 2009? Never been there before? Been there once? Been there all the time? Read here to get some tips and tricks or just read to have a laugh! Read more...
North Weald Visit 2006!
Two Norwegians walk in the paths of their ancestors when they visit North Weald Airfield, home of 331 and 332 Norwegian Squadrons during World War Two! Read more...
Israel Air Force Museum at Palmahim!
Meeting with what is known to be one of the most beatiful Spitfire's in the world, Israel's "Black Six"! Read more...
For King And Country - Norwegians at war!
In 1942, 331 and 332 Norwegian Spitfire squadrons arrived at North Weald. They made a tremendous impact on the surroundings as well as on the Germans! Read more....
Rolf Arne Berg - One of the few!
Rolf Arne Berg was propably the best fighter pilot ever to come out of Norway in wartime. He died in February 1945, on a mission he shouldn't have been on. Read more....
Robert Stanford Tuck - Tuck's Luck!
Robert Stanford Tuck shot down a total of 30 officially credited enemy fighters before his luck finally run out in January 1942. Read more....