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  • in reply to: Dambuster Upkeep in the making #1329277
    baldrick
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    The A26 crash was actual footage of an American test of Upkeep with obviously disastrous results. They immediately put it in the “too hard” basket.The Germans also tested various versions including a rocket propelled one. It`s interesting that although the British obviously had Upkeep and Highball, the Americans and the Germans had the technology, but the idea was never again used operationally.
    Simmo

    in reply to: Who designed it #1289545
    baldrick
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    If you go to youtube .com and do a video search for “jets:fairey gannet” you`ll find two short clips on Gannets and the double Mamba. I`d insert the links but I`m too dumb.
    I did see Gannets flying at an airshow at HMAS Albatross Nowra in my youth, and I still remember the ungodly noise they made.
    Simmo

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