What Cockpit? MK V
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Possibly one of the most ungainly German aircraft of the period it is the Do 335 Pfeil. The arrangement of the rear engine and cruciform tail unit, combined with high speed necessitated the use of an ejector seat as well as explosively jettisoning the rear prop blades, and I think, the fin. There are unconfirmed rumours that at least one crashed Pfeil was found with the pilots body still strapped in but missing his arms. The explanation was that to jettison the canopy one had to tightly grasp and operate a couple of handles on the canopy. A combination of a tight hold and high airspeed...
And yes, I do know its been done before, and this example is one captured by the Allies and transported to America for evaluation after the war
Possibly one of the most ungainly German aircraft of the period it is the Do 335 Pfeil. The arrangement of the rear engine and cruciform tail unit, combined with high speed necessitated the use of an ejector seat as well as explosively jettisoning the rear prop blades, and I think, the fin. There are unconfirmed rumours that at least one crashed Pfeil was found with the pilots body still strapped in but missing his arms. The explanation was that to jettison the canopy one had to tightly grasp and operate a couple of handles on the canopy. A combination of a tight hold and high airspeed...
And yes, I do know its been done before, and this example is one captured by the Allies and transported to America for evaluation after the war
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Thanks Kitbag, however I feel completely out of control as I only have one cockpit to offer and although I can't find it on an old list I have, there have been so many posts since........
Anyway.......
Shouldn't take long with the cockpit experts on PpruNe.
Anyway.......
Shouldn't take long with the cockpit experts on PpruNe.
Perhaps you appreciate why I have cropped out the cockpit transparency framework.
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Neither I am afraid gents. Mel, I am away from home for the next 24 hours, if the answer comes up please can you confirm it. Clue: The comments ref canopy framework and how easy it could have been is a good clue.
