Gotcha! Thanks.
Gotcha! Thanks.
I think the point is what did happen, rather than any number of hypothetical “what might have happened”. As it was, presumably you would agree, both aircraft won it at the time.
Blue – you have the advantage of me. That series was the one and only Ronnie Barker no-no for me, so I have missed the reference.:)
Blue – you have the advantage of me. That series was the one and only Ronnie Barker no-no for me, so I have missed the reference.:)
That is indeed an interesting observation but not quite the same thing as saying that it ws the Spit wot won it. In the circumstances both aircraft won it, especially as the Hurricane dominated in the early stages due to numerical superiority. And of course there is always Galland’s famous remark to Goering, although whether that is true or apochryphal, I am not certain.
inkworm – I think you mean the Hurricane, don’t you?:)
Firebex – I don’t entirely disagree, but I presume you are excluding the Lightning from your comment………
If they are testosterone fuelled petrol heads – both.:diablo: But PLEEEEASE don’t lets remake any more classics – they never work. Why can’t writers find good, new material?
If they are testosterone fuelled petrol heads – both.:diablo: But PLEEEEASE don’t lets remake any more classics – they never work. Why can’t writers find good, new material?
Well I suppose it could have been a Brit driver, then what are my chances on this forum?:eek: Memories of the exchanges on another thread come to mind……….:(
Well I suppose it could have been a Brit driver, then what are my chances on this forum?:eek: Memories of the exchanges on another thread come to mind……….:(
Not the only people, there are people that also spend alot of time and go to great effort researching official records, aircraft design, personal log books, and interviews with the people involved etc that would be qualified to pass some sort of judgement.
Just aswel as the veterans sadly diminish in numbers.
Yes, of course that is true, pagen. And, as you say, just as well.
Be honest – how many are fans, just because of the Quattro…?;)
Be honest – how many are fans, just because of the Quattro…?;)