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Thank you for the screenshots you’ve shared last week! This week, we’re going back to the second world war and before! There are many vehicles to pick from, which one is your favorite? The three most popular and three selected by us will get 300 GE. See the winners down below!

[h2]Let’s begin the 185th edition of our competition![/h2]

Create a stunning screenshot and submit it on the War Thunder Steam Community Hub with the tag #WTscreen185. You have time until the 22nd of August to submit your screenshot.

After that date, 6 winners will be selected (3 of which will be the highest rated by the community and 3 selected by our judges), each of which receive a reward of 300GE.



[h3]Terms:[/h3]

Your screenshot must include vehicles from WWII or before.
You must add the #WTscreen185 tag (title cannot have any other text in it).
Artists may only win by popular vote once per four screenshot competitions.
• Screenshots need to be compliant with the War Thunder rules.
  
• You need to be the author of the screenshot.
  
• Screenshot needs to be new. You cannot use those which have previously been published or used in other competitions.
  
• We will only accept raw screenshots from the game. You cannot use any editing software nor any other visual enhancements (like Nvidia Ansel filters).
  
• You can use filters and settings built into War Thunder.
  
• You can use the replay functionality built into War Thunder.
  
• Rewards will be delivered to the author's account within 14 working days.
  

[h2]And now, time for the winners of the competition’s 184th edition – Pack Tactics![/h2]

[h3]Winners selected via community votes:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3545962963
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3545692591
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3545390189

[h3]Winners selected by our judges:[/h3]
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3547103463
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3546140186
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3546263504

Each winner will get 300GE! Congratulations and see you next week!

[p][/p][p]National Airborne Day was established in 2002 to honor the first parachute landing of the United States Army on August 16th, 1940. American paratroopers received their baptism of fire in November 1942 on the North African front, and their contribution to the Allied victory on D-Day and in the Battle of the Bulge is difficult to overestimate.[/p][p] [/p][h2]The UH-1C XM-30 is temporarily available at a 30% discount for Golden Eagles![/h2][p]The UH-1C XM-30 (rank V) is temporarily available at a 30% discount for 6,237 Golden Eagles![/p][p] [/p][p]When: From August 15th (14:00 GMT) until August 18th (14:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: USA > Helicopters > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][carousel][/carousel][p]About this helicopter[/p]

• [p]The UH-1C XM-30 features 30 mm XM140 cannons. It can also take a 40 mm M75 grenade launcher, a 7.62 mm M134 machine gun, BGM-71C Improved TOW ATGMs and FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets into battle. This is a pretty solid arsenal for this type of helicopter, giving it the ability to handle many situations while in battle.[/p]

[p] [/p][h2]Get the “Emblem of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Regiment” decal![/h2][p]This decal is available for this day![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]“Emblem of Easy Company, 506th Parachute Regiment” decal[/p][p] [/p]

[p][/p][p]On August 15th, Poland celebrates Armed Forces Day! During the Second World War, the Poles were the fourth largest within the Allies, behind the USSR, the USA and Great Britain. On the Eastern Front, they participated in the liberation of Belarus, Ukraine and Poland, as well as in the Battle of Berlin. As part of the Western forces, Polish formations fought for Tobruk and Monte Cassino, participated in the Battle of Britain and the Falaise Offensive.[/p][p] [/p][h2]Lanovski’s P-47M-1-RE is temporarily available for Golden Eagles![/h2][p]The P-47M-1-RE (rank IV) in Witold Lanovski’s camouflage, a Polish pilot in the service of the U.S. Army Air Force temporarily returns for 6,090 Golden Eagles.[/p][p] [/p][carousel][/carousel][p]When: From August 15th (11:00 GMT) until August 18th (11:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: USA > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][p]About this aircraft[/p]

• [p]Lanovski's P-47M-1-RE is the fastest Thunderbolt model yet, carrying nearly two tons of payload. Treat ground targets with HVAR rockets and 1,000 lb bombs, then climb to altitude and give enemy aircraft hell with eight .50 cal machine guns![/p]

[p][/p][h2]Get the “Emblem of the 1st Krechowce Uhlan Regiment” decal![/h2][p]This decal is available for this day![/p][p][/p][p][/p][p] “Emblem of the 1st Krechowce Uhlan Regiment” decal[/p][p][/p]

[p][/p][p]Northrop first flew the F-89 Scorpion all-weather interceptor on August 16th, 1948. It was the first jet aircraft designed primarily for the interceptor role, the first to carry air-to-air nuclear weapons — the AIR-2 Genie missile — and one of the first to be equipped with air-to-air missiles. The F-89 Scorpion remained in U.S. service until the late 1960s.[/p][p] [/p][h2]The F-89D is temporarily available for Golden Eagles at 30% discount![/h2][p]The F-89D (rank V) is temporarily available at 30% discount for 5,278 Golden Eagles. You no longer have to own the F-89B to purchase it![/p][p][/p][carousel][/carousel][p]When: From August 15th (09:00 GMT) until August 18th (09:00 GMT).[/p][p]Where: USA > Aviation > Premium vehicles.[/p][p] [/p][p]About this aircraft[/p]

• [p]The F-89D is great at high altitudes. Against enemy bombers, it’s ready to launch rockets with a radio fuze, allowing it to hit the target even without a direct hit. The F-89D also has 16 HVAR rockets and 104 FFAR Mighty Mouse rockets.[/p]

[p][/p][p]The summer of 2025 brought us an incredible new competition! In collaboration with Stream By Hercules, we hosted a thrilling three-week event where one hundred Gaijin-partnered content creators clashed across different game modes for exclusive Stream By Hercules prizes. [/p][p][/p][p]From the tanks in Week 1, to the roaring jets of Week 2 through to the high-intensity Mixed battles of Week 3, our beloved creators showed skill, strategy, and teamwork at every step.[/p][p][/p][p]After three weekends of fierce competition, the Top 3 emerged:[/p]

• [p]Potted Plants – Crowned champions of the Summer CUP![/p]
• [p]Gaijinima – Powerful performances right to the end.[/p]
• [p]The Shrimps – A team with relentless spirit and great plays.[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Stream By Hercules – A Big Thank You! The Summer CUP wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Stream By Hercules, whose cutting-edge audio controllers brought even more energy to this event.[/p][p][/p][p]Until August 17th, you can grab the Stream By Hercules products at a special 10% discount, and tournament winners received exclusive gear only available through this competition and social media giveaways.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Thank you to all the content creators, viewers, and esports fans who made this Summer CUP an unforgettable moment in 2025. Congratulations again to Potted Plants, Gaijinima, and The Shrimps for their outstanding performances! Until next time, see you on the battlefield!
[/p][p][/p][p]Looking forward, we are proud to announce the next major WTCS tournament — Air Superiority 2025! All players will be able to participate in the qualifying tournaments starting from September 13th and compete in team duels in top tier jets. The tournament is sponsored by our long term partner, Thrustmaster, who will provide the prizes for the best teams! [/p][p][/p][h3]Here are the key dates:[/h3]

• [p]Open Qualifier I: 13th–14th September[/p]
• [p]Open Qualifier II: 20th–21st September[/p]
• [p]Playoffs: 27th–28th September[/p]
• [p]Final: 4th–5th October[/p]

[p][/p][p]All of the first matches kick off at 15:00 GMT, with the Twitch stream going live at 14:40 GMT.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay tuned for more news about Air Superiority 2025![/p]