Claire Lee Chennault

What about Claire Lee Chennault and his Flying Tigers in China/Burma/India.? They were really up against it in P-40’s that were arguably not as good as the Jap Zero at a time when the Japs were supreme in Asia.

May not have “turned the tide” but sure proved that when the P-40 fought to its strengths, it could give a hard time to the Zero.

RE: What is the greatest WWII fighter?

Just for argument sake the P-61 did shoot down V-1’s in Europe. What attracts me is their long endurance loitering over the Japanese mainland from bases in Saipan. Endurance was one of the main virtues of WW-2 night fighters. Lets be fair to the P-61, it really didnt have time to come into its own.

In the med-bomber role I’ll stick by the Mitchell, I want to see a Mosquito take off from the deck of a carrier, or skip-bomb ships or get its nose fitted with 12 * 0.5 cal mg’s for CAS duties. Lets not forget it was successful in every theatre it went into.

I would have liked to see how the Mosquito with its partial wodden construction have fared in humid topical conditions like the pacific. It was great for Europe, but would have had maintenance problems in this part of the world

So whilst the mosquito being a more acurate bomber for sheer versatility and ruggedness I’d give it to the B-25.

RE: What is the greatest WWII fighter?

In my opinion the P-51 Mustang for versatility and long range which the Spit didnt have and the German Fw-190 D9 for the same reasons.

Carrier borne a/c would be a toss up between the F-4 Corsair and the F-6 Hellcat.

As a heavy bomber the B-29 Superfort was untouchable.

The Me-262 selects itself as the best jet as there was no other competition.

Nightfighter trophy would go to the P-61 Black widow.

Light bomber – Mosquito / Ju-88.

Medium bomber – B-26 Mitchell

RE: Favorite weekend activity (keep it clean!)

Saturday night is out with the troops to many of the pubs around bangalore. get back home late watch some TV, surf the net – post some crap and sleep late. Sunday wake up late, read the paer and have a HUGE lunch – followed by sleep till evening which is spent with friends hanging around .

Want to start some trekking / hiking and overnight camping, but the summer here has reached early and am damm lazy to get started on that.

RE: Your pic….

Ok I am sticking my neck out…. Here is my ugly mug. Dont let me be the only fool with his pic out here.
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RE: Military Quiz – No.2

Hey Glenn, I protest !! the a/c resembling the MiG-15 was the IA-33 !! infact Kurt Tank developed 2 similar looking a/c the IA -33 and the TA-33, but the IA-33 was more similar.

Would luv to hear yur answer though.

RE: Military Quiz – No.1

hey Glenn, here are my answers

. ‘Plan White’ was the name of which German operation during WW2?
Called Case Weiss – invasion of Poland
2. The Russian Mi-24V/Mi-35 is also known to NATO as the HIND-E. What does the ‘V’ stand for on the combat version?
V- export version?
3. What was the name the German Battleship Bismark’s sister ship?
Tirpitz
4. When did the F-15A officially enter service with the USAF?
1978
5. Name three (any three) key differences between the Mig-29 and the Su-27.
a. 8 Su 30 underwing hardpoints to 6 of ’29
b. Longer range / endurance for SU 30
c. More powerful engines

6. Name three Japanese fighters used during WW2.
a. Zero
b. Tony
c. Oscar
7. What was the nickname of the B-29 that dropped the atomic bomb on Nagasaki?
Bocks car
8. When did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990 and why?
August 1990 saying that Kuwait was slant drilling oil from Iraqi oil fields
9. On what day did the ‘Battle of Bulge’ start in WW2 and what was the German army’s objective?
16 Dec 1944, Cut off the allies supplies lines by reaching the port of antwerp
10. What is the newest class of submarine in service with the Royal Australian Navy?
Collins class
11. When did China launch its first Nuclear powered attack submarine?
1973
12. The Battle of Saratoga was from which war?
American Civil War
13. At the Battle of Agincourt on the 25th of October 1415, which weapon made its decisive mark?
The English Longbow
14. Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commander-in-chief of the Japanese combined fleet was killed in WW2. How?
His Mitsubishi Betty was intercepted by US P-38 Lightnings shot down by Thomas Lafferty I think
15. What is the official system designation of the American Trident C4 SLBM?
My initials
16. What engine powered the WW1 Fokker Dr.1 triplane?
A Daimler-Benz
17. A Roman siege/artillery weapon called the Onager was designed to do what?
Hurl Boulders over fort walls
18. Name one of the four Japanese carriers sunk at the Battle of Midway.
Akagi, Hiryu, Soryu, Kaga – the Full monty 😉
19. Name one of the British warships sunk during the Falklands War of 1982 and how it was sunk.
Atlantic Conveyor and Sheffield – Exocet attack from Super Etendard, Antelop – Bomb from IAI Dagger- exploded whilst being dismanteled, Coventery – Bombs from A-4’s, Sir Gallahad / Tristram – Bombs from A-4 sky hawks
20. Name any two of the British ships during the Battle of Trafalgar.
HMS Victory – made in India by the way
HMS Squasher

So How did I do ???