Ibis Class Minesweeper

A class of British minesweepers built during World War II, designed for clearing sea mines and protecting shipping lanes.

Ibis Class Sloop

A class of British sloops built before World War II, primarily used for anti-submarine warfare and convoy escort duties in the Atlantic.

Ibis Class Destroyer

A class of British destroyers built before World War II, notable for their service in the early stages of the war, including the Battle of the Atlantic.

Ibis Gun

A British 4.5-inch (114 mm) naval gun used on various ships during World War II, known for its high rate of fire and accuracy.

Iberian Front

The battleground in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) and World War II, mainly involving the Pyrenees mountain range and the northern regions of Spain and Portugal.

Ibaraki-Maru

A Japanese merchant ship that was sunk by the U.S. Navy in 1944, marking a key event in the Pacific War and highlighting the importance of naval warfare.

Ibis

A British World War II code name for a German naval mine, specifically the ‘T.M.C. (Torpedo Mine Case)’.

Iberian Peninsula

The southwesternmost peninsula of Europe, encompassing Spain and Portugal, which played a significant role in World War II as a neutral zone and a source of raw materials.

Iakolev Design Bureau

A renowned Soviet aircraft design bureau founded by Alexander Yakovlev. It was responsible for developing a wide range of successful military and civilian aircraft, including the iconic Iak fighter series.

Iak-38

A Soviet carrier-based jet fighter aircraft that was developed in the 1970s. It was designed to operate from aircraft carriers and served as a key component of the Soviet Navy’s air power.