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C15TA Armored Truck
The C15TA was an Armored Truck built in Canada during World War II. It was used primarily by British and Canadian forces in Northwestern Europe as armored personnel carriers and ambulances. Produced between 1943 to 1945, there were around 4,000 built. Being lightly armored and having no armaments, the C15TA could reach speeds of up to 65km/h.
Cabot (CVL-28), USS
The cabot was a United States Independence class aircraft carrier built by New York Shipbuilding Corporation. Commissioned on July 24, 1943,she had a displacement of 11,000 tons. After years of service, she was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 29, 1990 while docked in New Orleans. Her Historic Landmark status was recinded on August 7, 2001 and she was scrapped in 2007.
CAC Boomerang
Model numbers CA-12, CA-13, CA-14 and CA-19 were built by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation in Australia. Primarily used by the Royal Australian Airforce. Introduced in 1943. Approximately 250 built.
Cairo, HMS
The Cairo was a British C class cruiser built by Cammel Laird in Great Britain. Commissioned September 23 1919, she had a displacement of 4,200 tons. On August 12, 1942, she was sunk by the Italian submarine Axum during Operation Pedestal near Bizerta, Tunisia.
Calcutta (D82), HMS
The Calcutta was a British C class cruiser built by Vickers Limited in England. Commissioned August 21, 1919, she had a displacement of 4,200 tons. She was converted into an anti-aircraft vessel in 1939. On June 1, 1941 she was sunk by German aircraft near Alexandria, Egypt.
Caledon (D53), HMS
The Caledon was a British C class cruiser built by Cammell Laird in England. Commissioned April 5, 1917, she had a displacement of 4,200 tons. She was converted to an anti-aircraft vessel in 1943 and was scrapped on February 14, 1948 in Dover, England.
California (BB-44) USS
The California was an American Tennessee class battleship built in Mare Island Naval Shipyard in the United States. Commissioned on August 10, 1921, she had a displacement of 32,300 tons. Post-war, she was put in reserve in 1947. On July 10, 1959 she was sold for scrap.
Calypso (D61), HMS
The Calypso was a British Class C cruiser built by Hawthorn Leslie and Company in England. Commissioned June 21, 1917, she had a displacement of 4,100 tons. On June 12, 1940, she was sunk near Crete by the Italian submarine Bagnolini.
Campania(D48), HMS
The Campania was a British Nairana class escort aircraft carrier. Commissioned on February 9, 1944, she had a displacement of 13,000 tons. She was decommissioned in 1952, and sold and scrapped in Blyth, England in 1955.
Canberra (D33), HMAS
The Canberra was an Australian County class heavy cruiser built by John Brown & Company in England. Commissioned on July 9, 1928, she had a displacement of 10,000 tons. After sustaining heavy damage from Japaneese cruisers during the Battle of Savo Island, she was scuttled in an area eventually called Ironbottom Sound on August 9, 1942.
Capetown (D88), HMS
The Capetown was a British C class light cruiser built by Cammel Laird in England. Commissioned February 7, 1922, she had a displacement of 4,200 tons. Post-war, she remained a member of the home fleet until she was sold and broken up on June 2, 1946.
The Char B1 was a heavy tank manufactured by Renault and others in France before the Second World War. Produced between 1921 and 1934, it weighed 28 tons and had a top speed of 28 km/h (17 mi) with an operational range of 200 km (124 mi). Its primary armament 47 mm SA 44 gun and it had a secondary 75 mm ABS SA 35 Howitzer and two 7.5mm Reibel machine guns. One of the most powerfully armed tanks of its day, there were several different variations manufactured. Its slow speed and high fuel consumption were its downfall; after Germany captured France, the Germans rebuilt them as flame throwers or mechanized artillery.
Chennault, Claire Lee (1893-1958)
Led the Flying Tigers, a small group of volunteer American aviators who supported China in its war against Japan before the U.S. entered World War II in 1941. He took command of the Fourteenth Air Force in China in 1943.
Clark, Mark Wayne (1896-1984)
Became a Lieutenant General after leading a seceret submarine mission to North Africa. He acquired information that was vital to the success of the 1942 Allied invasion of North Africa. Clark commanded the U.S. Fifth Army in its invasion of Italy at Salerno in 1943, during the hard-fought battles at Cassino and Anzio, and during its entrance into Rome in 1944. In 1945, Clark was promoted to General. In May 1945, he accepted the first major German surrender in northern Italy.
Colt M1903 Pocket Hammerless
The model 1903 was a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Colt Firearms in the United States. Used by U.S. servicemen, the M1903 and the later variant M1908 both used a hammer in their function. The hammer was unseen, as it lay beneath the slide component; hence the name “Hammerless”. It was a single-action weapon that fired .32 ACP out of an eight round detachable cartridge. Its empty weight was .66 kg (1 ½ lbs.).
Colt M1911
This .45 caliber semi automatic pistol is considered by many to be the most successful hand gun design for its time. Manufactured by Colt Firearms in the United States and introduced in 1911, it was the standard issue sidearm for the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy until 1992. It was a single-action recoil-operated weapon that fires 45 ACP out of a 7 round detachable box. It had an empty weight of 1.14kg (2 ½ lbs.).
Consolidated PBY Catalina
The OA-10 was a flying boat manufactured by Consolidated Aircraft in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Navy, United States Army Air Forces, Royal Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force. Introduced in 1936. Approximately 4,050 built.
Consolidated PB2Y Coronado
The PB2Y was a flying boat patrol bomber manufactured by Consolidated Aircraft in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Navy and the Royal Air Force. Introduced in 1937. Approximately 200 built.
Crerar, Henry Duncan Graham (1897-1965)
Gained acclaim for his skill and determination as a commander of the First Canadien Army during the invasion of the Rhineland and western Netherlands in World War II. He served as Chief of the Canadien General Staff in 1940 and 1941, and commanded the First Canadien Corps in Britain and Italy from 1942 to 1944.
Cunnigham, Andrew Browne (1883-1963)
Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope joined the Royal Navy at the age of 15. He rose to the level of sea lord and chief of the British Naval Staff from 1943 to 1946. He took command of the British Mediterranean Fleet in 1939 and then commanded the Allied Mediterranean Fleet during World War II.
Curtiss Hawk Model 75 (aka “Hawk”)
The Curtiss P-36 Hawk was manufactured by Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Army Air Corps, Finnish Airforce, French Airforce and the Royal Airforce. Introduced in 1938. Approximately 850 built.
Curtis SOC Seagull
The SOC was a scout observation biplane as well as a seaplane manufactured by Curtis-Wright in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Navy. Introduced in 1935. Approximately 320 built.
Curtis SC Seahawk
The Seahawk was a scout seaplane manufactured by Curtis-Wright in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Navy. Introduced in 19445. Approximately 580 built.
Curtis SO3C Seamew
The SO3C was an observation float plane manufactured by Curtis-Wright in the United States. Primarily used by the United States Navy and the Fleet Air Arm. Introduced in 1942. Approximately 800 built.
Curtiss-Wright Model 21 (aka “CW-21 Interceptor” and “CW-21 Demon”)
The CW-21 fighter was manufactured by the Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the United States. Primarily used by the Chinese Nationalist Airforce and Militaire Luchtvaartknil. Introduced in 1939. Approximately 60 built.
