Well maybe everyone else knew about this but I did not.
First time I’ve seen that too, so thanks for posting. Link here-
I think it could be pulled down in flight, Daz. The Foster mounting was developed in 1916.
I’ve recently read his book and was considering asking the same question, but I didn’t want to be seen as tarnishing the image of a hero.
The authorities seemingly took his word for a lot of victories, I thought that even back then, you had to have a witness.
I know exactly what you mean. Bishop has always been one of my heroes, along with Mannock, McCudden, Ball, etc. Want to believe it was all genuine, but…
I’ve seen it said that if you left the engine running and got out then it would nose over without the weight of the pilot, and that it would be impossible to stop and re-start the engine alone.
Just finished The Comic Postcard in English Life and starting No Empty Chairs: The Short and Heroic Lives of the Young Aviators Who Fought and Died in the First World War.
Just finished The Comic Postcard in English Life and starting No Empty Chairs: The Short and Heroic Lives of the Young Aviators Who Fought and Died in the First World War.
That’s amazing. Something very emotive about the sound of nature interspersed with the sound of those bombers overhead. Thanks for posting.
Can’t open those links, but more here-
Can’t open those links, but more here-
Thanks, Tony. Hadn’t seen it there.
Thanks, Tony. Hadn’t seen it there.
It flew so fast you thought you’d seen a Mirage 😉
Roger Smith
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Thanks for posting, but a bit confusing in that sometimes your answer flashes green and sometimes red, even when you know it’s correct.
“Taking a punt on my Life,” the autobiography of former Snooker player Willie Thorne. Had no idea until recently that gambling debts led him to attempt suicide.
“Taking a punt on my Life,” the autobiography of former Snooker player Willie Thorne. Had no idea until recently that gambling debts led him to attempt suicide.