95% of People Can't Match These WWII Planes to Their Country. Can You?

By: Kennita Leon
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95% of People Can't Match These WWII Planes to Their Country. Can You?
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About This Quiz

World War II was one of the most tragic and devastating periods in history.  The war began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939. Two days later, France and Great Britain joined and sided with Poland. Later on, more and more countries would join, each choosing a side that would create the Axis and the Allies. 

On the Allies side, we had Great Britain, France (except for when they were occupied by Germany), China and the USA, and the Axis was made up of Germany, Italy and Japan. Regardless of which side each country was on, they all made use of aviation to further the fight in a war that would last for more than five years. 

Between the years 1939 and 1945, technological advancements in the aviation world were made to help the war on both sides. The list of aircraft used during those five-plus years was long and included fighter planes, bombers and attack planes, seaplanes, transport and utility aircraft and recon planes.  While the Allies used planes like the Boeing P-12, the Curtis Hawk and the Gloster Goblin, the Axis used Polikarpov 1-5s, Focke-Wulf Fw 190s and Heinkel He 112s. 

Today, we want to find out whether you remember what was used over 50 years ago to fight one of the most notorious wars in the world. Do you think you can tell us the names of the countries that these World War II planes came from? Let's find out! 

Grumman F8F Bearcat
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
South Africa
USA
This carrier-based fighter aircraft took its first flight on August 21, 1944 and was first used in combat by the U.S. Navy in 1945. It was called the Grumman F8F Bearcat.
Myanmar
South Korea
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
South Korea
Kenya
USA
This ground-attack plane and fighter, the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk, was the third most-produced American fighter, with 17,738 units produced between 1939 and 1944.
Spain
Focke-Wulf Fw 190
Youtube via Mrbaliandras
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Germany
This aircraft was primarily used by the Germans as a fighter-bomber, ground-attack, day-fighter and night-fighter. It was called the Focke-Wulf Fw 190.
Philippines
USA
Nigeria

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Focke Wulf TA 152
Wiki Commons via Rottweiler
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Germany
This German military aircraft, the Focke-Wulf Ta 152, was a high-altitude fighter-inceptor which entered service in January 1945 with the Luftwaffe.
Bangladesh
Egypt
Japan
Lavochkin La-5
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Which country manufactured this WWII plane?
Mexico
Soviet Union
The Lavochkin La-5 made its first appearance in July 1942 as an improved version of the LaGG-3.
Thailand
Tanzania
Grumman F6F Hellcat Gannet
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
Turkey
USA
The Grumman F6F Hellcat, a United States Navy carrier-based fighter, was introduced in 1943 as a replacement to the F4F Wildcat.
Thailand
Italy

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Hawker Tempest
Wiki Commons via San Diego Air & Space Museum Archives
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Great Britain
This British fighter airplane (the Hawker Tempest) was an improved version of the Hawker Typhoon, which was considered to be the most powerful fighter aircraft of WWII.
Indonesia
Kenya
Argentina
Lavochkin Gorbunov Gudkov LaGG 3
Wiki Commons via Mike1979 Russia
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Brazil
Great Britain
Russia
This piston-engined Soviet-fighter was the last version of the LaGG-1 which was an improvement of the La-5.
Indonesia
Supermarine Spitfire
n/a
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Great Britain
Along with the Royal Air Force, the Supermarine Spitfire was used by the other Allied countries, namely the U.S. and Canadian Air Force.
India
Iran
Argentina

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Kawasaki KI-100
Wiki Commons via SDASM
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Ukraine
South Africa
Japan
Introduced on March 9, 1945, the Kawasaki Ki-100 was a fighter aircraft which was used by the Imperial Japanese Army Air Service until August 1945.
Colombia
Junkers Ju 87 Stuka
n/a
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Mexico
Germany
Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, the Junkers Ju 87, also called Stuka, was used by the Germans as a ground-attack aircraft and a dive-bomber.
Bangladesh
Vietnam
Messerschmidt ME 262
Wiki Commons via Paul Maritz
Which country made this WWII plane?
Brazil
Germany
This German aircraft (the Messerschmitt Me 262), nicknamed Storm Bird and Swallow, was introduced in April 1944 as the first jet-powered fighter.
Indonesia
Nigeria

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Kawasaki Ki-61
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
Spain
Japan
By the end of the war, over 3,000 units of the Kawasaki Ki-61 Japanese fighter aircraft were manufactured since its introduction in 1942.
Iran
Turkey
Macchi C.200
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Which country made this WWII plane?
Russia
Myanmar
Italy
The Macchi C.200 Saetta ("Thunderbolt") had early stability issues, but was considered by many to be ideal for ground attacks.
Kenya
Messerschmitt Bf 109
n/a
Where was this WWII plane made?
Great Britain
Pakistan
Turkey
Germany
This German aircraft, the Messerschmitt Bf 109, which was one of the most advanced fighters of its time, was first used in Spanish Civil War in 1937.

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Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Youtube via Nick Murray
Which country made this WWII plane?
Italy
Egypt
Germany
USA
The U.S. Army Air Force and the Royal Air Force utilized this four-engine heavy bomber, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, from 1936 to 1945.
Mitsubishi A6M Zero
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
USA
Japan
During its five-six years in combat, this Japanese long-range fighter, which was called the Mitsubishi A6M Zero, earned a fearsome reputation due to a combination of great firepower and excellent maneuverability.
France
Australia
Boeing B-29 Superfortress
Wiki Commons via a U.S. Air Force Airman
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Philippines
Russia
Pakistan
USA
Due to its advanced designs, this Boeing B-29 Superfortress, a strategic bomber was used post-WWII, namely in the Korean War.

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Hawker Hurriance Sea Hurricane
Wiki Commons via PaulMaz
Which country made this WWII plane?
Great Britain
The Hawker Hurricane, and its naval variant, the Sea Hurricane, was a British fighter built by Hawker Aircraft from 1937 to 1944.
South Africa
Myanmar
USA
North American P51 Mustang
n/a
Where is this WWII plane from?
Sudan
China
USA
The P-51 Mustang, of which there are three variants, is an American fighter-bomber and single seat, long-range fighter.
Ukraine
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
n/a
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Japan
South Korea
USA
Designed by Clarence Johnson for the U.S. Army Air Corps, the P-38 was a heavy fighter which was fitted with a piston engine.
Tanzania

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Mosquito_600pix
Wiki Commons
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Great Britain
Nicknamed "Mossie" by crew members, the de Havilland Mosquito was employed by the British to be used as a multi-role combat aircraft.
Mexico
Indonesia
Nigeria
North American B-25 Mitchell
Youtube via airshowfansh
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Germany
Kenya
USA
This American twin-engine medium bomber, the North American B-25 Mitchell, was named after Major General William Mitchell, who is regarded as the father of U.S. military aviation.
Vietnam
Consolidated B-24:LB-30:PB4Y-1 Liberator
Youtube via okrajoe
Which country built these WWII planes?
Italy
Egypt
Turkey
USA
From 1940 to 1945, this American aircraft (the Consolidated B-24/LB-30/PB4Y-1 Liberator) was used as a heavy bomber, anti-submarine warfare and a maritime patrol aircraft.

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Heinkel He 111 copy
Youtube via EFP Network
Which country in this WWII plane from?
China
Bangladesh
India
Germany
This aircraft, the Heinkel He 111, was used by the Germans as a medium bomber and was constantly upgraded and modified throughout WWII.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain copy
Youtube via TUCKIE10
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Japan
USA
The Allies commanded this military transport aircraft which was developed from the designs of the Douglas DC-3. It was called the Douglas C-47 Skytrain.
South Africa
Tanzania
Consolidated PBY Catalina copy
Youtube via Jeff Quitney
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Argentina
Spain
USA
The PBY Catalina was an American flying boat and amphibious aircraft which was one of the most widely used seaplanes during the war.
Colombia

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Republic P-47 Thunderbolt
Youtube via Airplanemart.com
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Myanmar
Turkey
Italy
USA
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt was a U.S. fighter-bomber which was used for ground attacks and high-altitude air-to-air attacks.
Douglas SBD Dauntless copy
Youtube via Horsemoney
Which country in this WWII plane from?
USA
This dive bomber and scout plane (the Douglas SBD Dauntless) was manufactured from 1940 to 1944 by Douglas Aircraft for the United States and the Allies.
Vietnam
Germany
Egypt
Messerschmitt Me 163
Youtube via KNIGHT FLIGHT VIDEO
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Mexico
Nigeria
Germany
Designed by Alexander Lippisch, this rocket-powered aircraft (the Messerschmitt Me 163) was the first piloted airplane to exceed 621 mph in level flight.
Bangladesh

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Dewoitine D.520
Youtube via ШквалЛ
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Pakistan
France
The Bloch MB.150-157 monoplane military aircraft is characterized by its low wing and all-metal body, fully enclosed cockpit with a retractable carriage.
Bangladesh
Iran
Grumman TBF:TBM Avenger copy
Youtube via WINGS
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Pakistan
Brazil
Indonesia
USA
This American torpedo bomber, the Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger, made its combat debut in 1942 and continued to remain in use until the 1960s.
Heinkel He 162 jet fighter
Youtube via SemtexOnline
Which country in this WWII plane from?
India
China
Germany
The Heinkel He 162, also called the Salamander and Spatz, is a two-engined jet-powered fighter which entered service in January 1945.
USA

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Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik
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Which country in this WWII plane from?
Thailand
Philippines
Great Britain
Soviet Union
This ground-attack aircraft (the Ilyushin Il-2) was used extensively by the Soviet Union as well as Poland, Yugoslavia, and Bulgaria.
Dewoitine D.520
Youtube via ШквалЛ
Which country is this WWII plane from?
France
This French fighter aircraft, the Dewoitine D-520, made its combat debut in January 1940, shortly after the beginning of WWII.
Germany
Tanzania
Colombia
Junkers Ju 88
Youtube via Mrbaliandras
Which country made this WWII plane?
Brazil
Germany
Introduced in 1939, the Junkers Ju 88 was used by the Germans to perform a variety of military aviation functions such as a night/heavy fighter.
Vietnam
Iran

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B39 Bell
Wiki Commons via USAAF - USAF Historical Research Agency
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Japan
Egypt
Philippines
USA
The P-39, which was manufactured by Bell Aircraft, was primarily used by the Soviet Union, the U.S. Army Air Forces, and the Royal Air Force.
Ambrosini SAI.207
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
China
India
Italy
Developed in Italy, the SAI.207 was a light fighter which was constructed entirely from wood and made its first flight in the spring of 1941.
USA
Grumman F4F FM Wildcat Martlet
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
Mexico
Brazil
USA
In 1940, the British Royal Navy became the first to use this American carrier-based fighter, called the Grumman F4F/FM Wildcat/Martlet, in combat in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Russia

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CAC Boomerang
Youtube via Historical Aviation Film Unit
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Indonesia
Australia
The CAC Boomerang was introduced in 1942 as the primary fighter for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Turkey
Thailand
Avro Lancaster
n/a
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Great Britain
Designed and developed by Avro, the Avro Lancaster, a British four-engine heavy bomber, was considered by many to be one of the most successful WWII bombers.
Russia
USA
Pakistan
Fiat G.50
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
Indonesia
Japan
Pakistan
Italy
The Fiat G-55, of which there are fourteen variants, was an Italian single-seat, single-engine fighter aircraft.

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Hawker Typhoon
Wiki Commons via Royal Air Force
Which country is this WWII plane from?
China
Canada
Introduced on September 11, 1941, the Hawker Typhoon was used as a fighter-bomber by the Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Germany
India
Vought F4U FG Corsair
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Which country in this WWII plane from?
Spain
Colombia
USA
A total of 12,571 of this American carrier-based fighter-bomber (the Vought F4U/FG Corsair) was manufactured by Chance Vought from 1942 to 1953.
Thailand
IAR 80
Wiki Commons via Iuliusbidalach
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Pakistan
Egypt
China
Romania
The Royal Romanian Air Force used this low-wing monoplane, the IAR 80/IAR 81, all-metal ground-attack and fighter aircraft for the first time in February 1941.

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Curtiss-Wright CW-21 Demon
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Which country is this WWII plane from?
China
USA
Sixty-two units of this fighter-interceptor were manufactured from 1939 to 1940 by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation and was named the Curtiss-Wright CW-21 Demon.
Myanmar
India
Koolhoven F.K.58
youtube
Which country in this WWII plane from?
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union first used the Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter airplane in battle in early 1941 until production was ceased in 1944.
Bangladesh
USA
Japan
Caudron C.714 copy
Youtube via Armas Historicas - Guns Historical
Which country is this WWII plane from?
Italy
South Africa
Mexico
France
The C.714 was a version of the C.710 which was developed before the start of WWII by Caudron-Renault for the French Air Force.

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Arsenal VG90 prototype
Wiki Commons via US NAVY
Which country is this WWII plane from?
France
Designed by Jean Galtier, the Arsenal VG-33 aircraft was one of less than fifty of a line of fast French light fighters.
Brazil
Nigeria
Russia
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