There have been a number of new planes introduced by both sides in the last year. It's time you updated your aircraft recognition.

First here's the German aircraft. The Germans are still using their old stand-by, the Bf 109, now up to version "F". It's small, square winged, with an in line engine. Their other front line fighter is the FW 190 - also small, square winged, but with a wider front for its radial engine. The two seat, twin engine Me 110 is still in use - most often as a night fighter, but the Germans have created an improved version, the Me 410. There have also been rare sightings of a twin engine jet fighter - the Me 262. Rumour has it that its top speed is almost 160 kph greater than any Allied plane!

Canadian and British squadrons are still using Spitfires - now up to Mark XV - as well as the powerful Hawker Typhoon fighter-bomber. The Americans use the twin engine P-38 Lightning for long range escort duties, and the massive P-47 Thunderbolt for all round service. Pilots joke that it's so big the pilot can run around inside! The Americans have recently introduced a beautifully streamlined aircraft - the P-51 Mustang. It is graceful, very fast, and can be used for long range escort duties, reconnaissance, or air superiority.