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January 17, 2005 at 11:46 pm in reply to: A TBM Avenger for Mr. HP #1416022

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Just think of the TBM as a big trainer. A REALLY big trainer.

It isn’t about Frock Factor (whatever that is…quaint, these Brits), it’s about training. During the war pilots would work their way up through training command, going from the primary trainers to advanced trainers, before moving on to fighters. I like the idea of replicating this strategy today.

It’s not hard to fly a Mustang, but when you consider that a Mustang has a faster approach speed than the Vne (sorry, the never exceed speed) of the Tiger Moth then maybe you can begin to understand what I’m getting at. 100 MPH vs. 400 MPH…1500 lbs. vs. 11,500 lbs…retractable gear…constant speed prop…100 hp vs. 1475 hp…

January 17, 2005 at 11:04 pm in reply to: A TBM Avenger for Mr. HP #1416192

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John,

You appear to be photo challenged again.

Also, it’s been pointed out by several people that I would fail as an anorak. Apparently the TBM that Courtesy has for sale is not the machine previously owned by my late friend, Ron Maggard.

HP, you should still consider an Avenger, or a Harvard. I seem to remember that Stallion 51 wants 10-20 hours of T-6 time before starting a Mustang checkout. It’s been a few years since I checked on this, but I seem to remember Lee telling me that. In fact, I think they may even have acquired a T-6 for this purpose.

Steve

January 17, 2005 at 8:17 pm in reply to: General Discussion #383145

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Don’t ask about the gas mileage 😉

January 17, 2005 at 7:59 pm in reply to: Vulcan plans fall apart #1416816

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See, I told Hairyplane to buy a TBM instead of this. But does anyone listen to me???

Noooooooooooo

January 17, 2005 at 3:37 am in reply to: an invitation to bomb London #1418167

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…He also says the official history goes on to explain that the greatest benefit expected from this opening shot of the strategic bombing of Germany was [apparently quoting the official history] ‘an informal invitation to the Luftwaffe to bomb London.’ …

Too bad they didn’t invite the Luftwaffe to bomb Basingstoke…

January 16, 2005 at 11:36 pm in reply to: Winter is settling in #1418373

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If you’re going to have it in Wales I’m sure Mark Morris will come.

He can be the interpreter.

January 16, 2005 at 6:58 pm in reply to: At Last – Small Camera Voting Thread #1419159

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Post 64, photo 1

January 16, 2005 at 6:56 am in reply to: Twelve O'Clock High and Command Decision #1420282

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…The only thing that I think Twelve O’Clock High falls down badly on is in the final big combat scene you constantly see P47’s and Spitfires attacking the B17’s. I don’t think they are meant to be protecting the bombers, they are actually meant to be Germans attacking the planes the way the film is cut. It’s a shame they were not more careful with the editing – surely they’d have had enough real footage to use proper ME’s and FW’s as they call them…

Dave, you’ve got to learn to relax son. It’s just a movie…

Twelve O’Clock High is the definitive USAAF bomber movie (ie drama) of the war. Sit back, enjoy, and relax, while being content that it’s better than anything Hollywood could come up with today. The acting is wonderful, the airplanes authentic, and the settings are real. What more could you ask for?

January 15, 2005 at 4:56 am in reply to: Desert Fury wrecks ! (Photo) #1422347

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I miss Hitler (and so does Prince Harry, it would seem). Things were so black and white in 1939…Allies were good and Axis was bad. Wasn’t that easy? Why did it have to get so complicated? And why did Frank Whittle have to invent the jet. It just mucks up the works for would be warbird pilots. And why is it that just when you get going a speed camera pops up out of nowhere? Why is that? And while we’re at it why can’t you buy Shepherd Neame in America? You can buy Colman’s Mustard from Norwich, but you can’t buy a bottle of Spitfire Ale.

Leave the politics for GD, and let’s get back to warbirds.

January 15, 2005 at 1:22 am in reply to: Happy Birthday, Gnome! #1422512

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…I had a couple of fine wines as a matter of fact…

Oh, save some for me! I understand New Zealand has some most excellent Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines that we never see in America.

January 15, 2005 at 1:17 am in reply to: Dec 7 1941…and a carrier in port… #1422515

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いかに今日あるかこんにちは、及び。私は非常に悪いイギリスの海の激怒の代りに優秀な日本語を飛ばすためにゼロ機の戦闘機名誉を与えられる価値がないアメリカのwarbird の操縦者である。

Stephensan

January 15, 2005 at 12:43 am in reply to: Happy Birthday, Gnome! #1422535

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Mr. Manonthefence, would you care to hear from my attorneys? Stop this avator nonsense at once. Besides, I miss the chicken…

January 14, 2005 at 6:17 am in reply to: P39 restorations at Wangarratta #1424757

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Looks good John. All the links seem to be working fine!

January 13, 2005 at 7:47 pm in reply to: Instructions for American Servicemen #1425727

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Is there a chapter on roundabouts? Sign me up, please.

January 13, 2005 at 5:08 pm in reply to: Last time 3 P-38's flew together? #1426338

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Hmmm….if’n ya says so….

Oh Mark, there you go practicing your Welsh again…
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