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Old 9th Nov 2021, 07:53
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When I suggested using differential thrust to steer, I had something less complicated in mind.
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 08:44
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When the Mayor of Hiroshima looked up he did not believe what he saw...
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 08:45
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As Fighters did not have the range to Escort the Bombers all the way to Tokyo, airborne Aircraft Carriers were a necessity
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 08:47
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Proof of concept for what will become the B-36 Peacemaker has a successful first flight.
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 08:49
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Well when the Mig pilots see this they die laughing....saves all this messing about with bullets
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 08:51
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For Ultra Lomg Haul, the crew rest areas could do with a makeover
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 08:52
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Well no, on the ends of the wings are the Nuclear Reactors, well till we can produce lighter Lead Shielding...
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 09:03
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Dual take off from Heathrow to New York?... ha nothing new in Aviation
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 09:14
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Twin Mustang? Pffft! Meet the Super Triple Thunder my friend!
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 09:16
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The USAF never did quite get Mallorys Big Wing!
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 09:46
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Can we use your bog?


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Old 9th Nov 2021, 10:18
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Hoskins' weight created lateral trim issues.
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 10:27
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Now remember, it's just like tipping the V1 back in dubya dubya too Hank!
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 10:45
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...and so the concept of the Shackleton Mk3 was born.
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 11:34
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Very impressive, Hoskins. But when I said you were the ideal candidate to test a new parasite fighter, I was referring to worming pills.
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 11:53
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Well, that's one way to beat the slots at Heathrow!
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 12:38
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[Attenborough][awed hushed voice]And so a never-before seen glimpse of young B-29s being taught to fly by a proud parent [/awed hushed voice][/Attenborough]
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 12:56
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The idea is we tip tow up behind the enemy while he not looking then let him have it.
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 12:59
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The problem came when setting Zero hour for the attack, 06.00 Mountain Time, Pacific Time or Central Time when the pilots were all in different Zones...
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Old 9th Nov 2021, 13:03
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At Amarc the surplus Fighters were used as auxiliary Tip Tanks. ...Greta would be impressed
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