Originally Posted by
Pearly White
How do you know this? The experience in 1941 indicates the opposite.
Howdy. Dunno about 1941. Recent history shows that when startled, or severely stressed, most pilots pull.
Addend. From the P-47 flight manual. “When ditching, DO NOT STALL. NEVER STALL...” Seems most pilots wanted to pull. Even in 1940?