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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Dec 24, 2017 1:14:55 GMT
One of THE most impotent bombers of WW2
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Atom Priest
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Post by Atom Priest on Dec 24, 2017 10:00:39 GMT
I don't know shit about planes but looking at that plane....it just doesn't look right.
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Dec 24, 2017 10:36:20 GMT
I don't know shit about planes but looking at that plane....it just doesn't look right. It wasnt. The Merlin II engine barely produced 1030 hp. Gave the Fairey Battle a top speed of 257mph. It was also twice the weight of a Spitfire Mk I. Armed with one forward facing .303 browning and one rear facing Vickers K gun. Awful handling and poor bombload.
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Post by Atom Priest on Dec 24, 2017 11:35:16 GMT
Well the primary problem is that it was built by a company called fairey. Not a great starting point
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Dec 24, 2017 12:21:59 GMT
Well the primary problem is that it was built by a company called fairey. Not a great starting point Lol. Fairey Aviation were one of the better British companies. Some fantastic designs like the Fulmar, Swordfish, Barracuda and Firefly. And then some either pointless designs that were no better than they already had such as the Albacore or there are designs that should never have gone to war like the impotent Battle. Post War they also designed the Gannet which was operated by the RN, RAN, Bundesmarine and Indonesian Navy. And the futuristic but noisy Rotodyne. They were also one of the last British aviation companies to exist outside of the enforced mergers into the British Aircraft Corporation.
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Post by Knight of Annwn on Dec 25, 2017 6:47:04 GMT
MERRY CHRISTMAS AVIATION BUFFS.... and may it be filled with good lots of good spirits like, Whisky, Vodka, Gin, etc...etc..etc...
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Dec 25, 2017 7:50:47 GMT
The RAF will bring the beer.
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Post by Niles Y93 on Dec 25, 2017 18:13:16 GMT
MERRY CHRISTMAS AVIATION BUFFS.... and may it be filled with good lots of good spirits like, Whisky, Vodka, Gin, etc...etc..etc... Where’s the other tailfin?
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Post by Ghost RiderXB9R on Dec 28, 2017 14:44:06 GMT
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Post by Niles Y93 on Dec 28, 2017 22:53:48 GMT
Please Tell me that first photo is an F-22 and not an F-35...
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Post by Ghost RiderXB9R on Dec 29, 2017 17:06:59 GMT
Please Tell me that first photo is an F-22 and not an F-35... F-22
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Post by Niles Y93 on Dec 29, 2017 18:11:44 GMT
Please Tell me that first photo is an F-22 and not an F-35... F-22 Good
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Post by Ghost RiderXB9R on Dec 30, 2017 21:01:00 GMT
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Post by Niles Y93 on Dec 30, 2017 21:17:07 GMT
Here's a view of the inside. Actually, I would not mind having that in my car...
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Post by Knight of Annwn on Dec 31, 2017 19:20:42 GMT
You have got to love the Mach Loop, unfortunately it was not an 'official' training zone when we were flying, just an 'optional'one...
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Dec 31, 2017 19:41:48 GMT
You have got to love the Mach Loop, unfortunately it was not an 'official' training zone when we were flying, just an 'optional'one... Im sure you spent time making rooster tails across the Scottish Lochs
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Post by Niles Y93 on Dec 31, 2017 22:31:07 GMT
You have got to love the Mach Loop, unfortunately it was not an 'official' training zone when we were flying, just an 'optional'one... Im sure you spent time making rooster tails across the Scottish Lochs With Godfrey in the back screaming like a little girl...
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Post by Knight of Annwn on Jan 2, 2018 1:46:01 GMT
Well Godfrey would frequently scream mind the masts... mind the bloody masts, I don't think they would have done much damage at 400 plus mph would they??
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Post by I AM The Scouting Authority. on Jan 2, 2018 1:47:13 GMT
Well Godfrey would frequently scream mind the masts... mind the bloody masts, I don't think they would have done much damage at 400 plus mph would they? ? I dont think youd have even felt them at 400+mph
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Post by Knight of Annwn on Jan 2, 2018 19:30:49 GMT
We actually had Toby hit an Oak tree at 'high altitude' it snagged and broke the forward shackle on his port tank, which left it hanging on by the rear only. Want to hear colourful language and then watch a guy beat the crap out of a plane to try to get the rear shackle to break and release the tank...
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