Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
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(ex USAAF B-24J 42-110007) The single US Navy BQ-8 detonated prematurely over the Blyth Estuary, England, killing Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. and Lt. Wilford J. Willy. See.. I thought it was a B-24.
Upkeep bouncing bomb, known by the manufacturers as Vickers Type 464, and I think it was dropped from a Avro Lancaster.
Upkeep bouncing bomb, known by the manufacturers as Vickers Type 464, and I think it was dropped from a Avro Lancaster.
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The Westland Whirlwind was a British escort fighter. By the way since I have already answered three questions correctly I'm done after this one.
1. Has this aircraft been made into a RC model?
2. Provide a reference for the rest of us.
1. Has this aircraft been made into a RC model?
2. Provide a reference for the rest of us.
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Brad, yes it has been made into an RC model and I have been lucky enough to have been its (this ones) only pilot.
Built from plans by mate Barry who loves this AC and got the plans from the UK.
He extended the wings by 6" and it flys beautifully.
I dont think it is avaliable in a kit though. I would say not.
Cheers,
Brad
Built from plans by mate Barry who loves this AC and got the plans from the UK.
He extended the wings by 6" and it flys beautifully.
I dont think it is avaliable in a kit though. I would say not.
Cheers,
Brad
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Brad, very good, the Whirlwind is one of those rarely modeled aircraft. There are two gentalmen working on a 1/5 scale Westland Whirlwind on RC scale builder here's the link http://www.rcscalebuilder.com/forum/...683&PN=1&TPN=1 you will need to create an account, but no worries it's free to view the build thread. Vance has already built one Westland Whirlwind 1/7 scale with 76" wingspan.
I bow to the man from down under, Brad the next question is your's
I bow to the man from down under, Brad the next question is your's
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Thanks mate, and yes I have seen that build a couple of times on that other site. ( I am a member)
Ok, to keep things rolling right along here,,,, being Spitfire mad it has to be a question on them.
So, which earlier marque Spitfire was used as the basis for the prototype Mk XIV airframe?
I hope that is in line with the idea of the thread. I'll be back on tomorrow to see if (how many) anyone got it.
Cheers and thanks for a great thread.
Brad
Ok, to keep things rolling right along here,,,, being Spitfire mad it has to be a question on them.
So, which earlier marque Spitfire was used as the basis for the prototype Mk XIV airframe?
I hope that is in line with the idea of the thread. I'll be back on tomorrow to see if (how many) anyone got it.
Cheers and thanks for a great thread.
Brad
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Well done wingspar!!!!!!!
Yes the MkVIII had a some what strengthened fuselage and wing compared to earlier Mk's and had the retractable tail wheel as well. Earlier Griffon engined Spits used some Mk V fuselages but the Mk XIV was a MK VIII.
You have next question my man.
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Yes the MkVIII had a some what strengthened fuselage and wing compared to earlier Mk's and had the retractable tail wheel as well. Earlier Griffon engined Spits used some Mk V fuselages but the Mk XIV was a MK VIII.
You have next question my man.
Brad
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Well, warbird trivia isn't really my thing. So here's a pretty easy one:
What was the USAAF designation for the navigator-trainer version of the twin Beech?
(And, for extra credit, what Pulitzer-prize-winning WWII novel opens with a scene involving that plane?)
What was the USAAF designation for the navigator-trainer version of the twin Beech?
(And, for extra credit, what Pulitzer-prize-winning WWII novel opens with a scene involving that plane?)