World War II Database

1.  Bill says:
23 Apr 2011 03:08:52 PM

The A25A Shrike was the USAAF version of the
US Navy's Curtiss SB2C Helldiver.
In 1940 the Army ordered 3,000 aircraft in February 1942 the Army later determined that single-engine two-seat attack aircraft were to vulnerable to enemy fighters, and cancelled the contract in 1943. However, 900 had been produced later the Army transferred 400 to the US Marines.
What A-25As remained, were used as trainers and redesignated RA-25As the aircraft were restricted to non-combat use. Many were used as trainers and used to tow target for gunnery training.
After WWII the A-25A was retired from USAAF service a few were used as squadron hacks, but most were phased out.

2. Jack Fellows says:
9 Mar 2012 07:51:18 AM

This photo was taken at Clark Field, on Luzon, PT at the end of the war.

3.  David Stubblebine says:
23 Mar 2012 11:03:44 AM

Special thanks to Jack Fellows for offering new information for this photo’s caption.

4. Anonymous says:
3 Feb 2017 12:54:39 AM

This was taken at Legaspi A/F not Clark. The background photo shows Mayon Volcano which is located at the Bicol Peninula, South Luzon.

5.  David Stubblebine says:
3 Feb 2017 09:56:59 PM

To Anonymous (above):
Normally I would always be ready to defer to Jack Fellows’ expertise and subject knowledge but this time I must agree with you. While Clark Field is bordered by mountains, none have the perfect volcanic cone shape seen here. The Mayon Volcano has a very distinctive shape that certainly seems to match what is seen in the photo. The caption has been updated and thank you for submitting this information.