November 24, 2003 at 10:20 pm
I miss the old forum where I could post multipul pics of Cockpits and have you guys try and guys what they were, perhaps the Webbie mightn be able to shead some know how on how to do this again 😉
Anyway, On with the show, Lets see how you go with this Art 😉
1. These planes had their designations changed to comply with countries coding system. What is the Common designation and name if applicable and in which country did these planes serve?
a. T-24
b. Mezek
c. CC-138
d. KV-107
e. CL-41G
2. During WWII, three planes were produced with Canards and a pusher engine, what were they and which country did they serve in?
3. Where did the SAAF buy their C-130’s?
4. What planes were sent up against these planes during local conflicts and by which country?
a. Kfir C.2
b. Canberra
c. F-100
d. Entendard IV
e. A-37
5. Airships are making a comeback with the Russian services having just ordered some for patrol and surveillance work, yet they proved very popular during WWI with strategic bombing. Which service was interested in Airships a few years ago and for what role?
6. What was the first plane flown off the decks of these countries ships? Name the Ship and the plane, Bouns points for Pilots involved.
a. US
b. UK
c. Australia
d. France
e. Japan
7. New Zealand’s controversial decision to disband the Combat Air Arm of the RNZAF was a very sour note for that country, prior to this decision what major decision had been undertaken to allow the retirement of the A-4Kahu’s?
8. Australia has operated the C-130 for many years;
a. What date did the first one arrive in Australia?
b. How many squadrons have operated the type?
c. Name the Squadrons
d. How many sub types have served in the RAAF?
9. What was the “Caspian Sea Monster” where did it come from and what was its purpose?
10. Some Japanese aircraft were captured by the USAAF in WWII and test flow at a secret airbase, which planes were they and where was this secret base located.