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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-01-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

Ernie P., As one of Ray Steven's song says...

Ernie P.,

As one of Ray Steven's song says "It's me again Margaret, he he....". I still Lurk around learning all kinds of things about war aircraft and related. I just haven't be doing things with...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

I don't think the Vought XF5U is correct as it...

I don't think the Vought XF5U is correct as it was an American product, see clue 15. And it did not use an existing fuselage, clue 7.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-15-2014, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

Ken is part of RCU (RCU Forum Manager/Admin) so...

Ken is part of RCU (RCU Forum Manager/Admin) so he can see what is going on in all the forums - traffic, problems, glitches, etc. He is one of the reasons we can all participate in this forum....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
12-18-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

So what was the item in question that MB...

So what was the item in question that MB developed? The ejection seat?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-26-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Ernie,

It sounds like a bunch of Harleys or an old Mack Truck.

Major Tomski

That was when they were first trying to get the DH-4 started. The engine had a few problems that have all...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Some info to fill in the blanks.

This aircraft entered WW1 in 1918. 1st DH-4 was delivered to France in May 1918

A fairly large 2 seater. Approximately 42’5” wing span, 30” fuse...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

You are up Mien Duff, Ernie had PM me with the correct answer earlier but you answered here so the ball is in your court.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Well I just got home so another clue before I turn out the lights and hit the sack.

Let’s go back to aircraft of WW1 (probably a softball).

This aircraft entered WW1 in 1918.

A...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Sorry, Nope

Last clue before I leave for work.

Let’s go back to aircraft of WW1 (probably a softball).

This aircraft entered WW1 in 1918.

A fairly large 2 seater.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2012, 09:40 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

NOPE
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-25-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Mien Duff,

Sorry, not the Airco DH-9 but you are going in the right direction.

Let’s go back to aircraft of WW1 (probably a softball).

This aircraft entered WW1 in 1918.

A...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-24-2012, 11:34 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

In researching for Robert Stanford Tuck, I found the "fact” that one of his 20mm cannon shells had passed precisely down the barrel of an exactly similar sized ground weapon and had exploded...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-24-2012, 12:34 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Robert Stanford Tuck http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Stanford_Tuck
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-20-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Finnish Air Force Capt. Hans H. Wind with 39 Buffalo air victories.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-01-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

The original Wright Flyer.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-14-2011, 06:42 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Google it.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-19-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

N1EDM,

The Jenny was/is not fast, the top speed was slower than the stall speed of the DH-4. I watched as they tried to take air to air photos from another plane. The photo plane and the Jenny...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-18-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

DH-4

Cruises about 125 mph
Designed as a Recon/Bomber
Original Rolls Royce engine replaced with the Liberty V-12, water cooled engine.
Over 4000 Built
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-10-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Ernie,

"The F6U Pirate fighter arrived at a critical juncture in naval aviation history, the time when propeller-driven warplanes were beginning to replace jets."

Something does not sound...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-24-2011, 12:18 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

PT - primary trainer
AT- Advanced Trainer
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-24-2011, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Miles M.9 Master
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

I think it was part of the question "women in ww2 were used to ferry planes" that cause most of us to think "about *American* women." Most of us knew (at least had it in the back of their minds) that...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
03-23-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

They were Flight Instructors, Test Pilots, Target Tow Pilots and promotional pilots for the B-29 (after some engines caught fire, 2 women pilots were chosen by Col Tibbets to fly the B-29 from base...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-24-2011, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Dave,

You got it. Your info is a little bit more thorough than mine. I find that light aircraft such as the L-4 and Storch to be just as interesting as the larger, and heavier fighters and...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-24-2011, 08:12 AM
Replies: 21,019
Views: 1,702,990
Posted By skylarkmk1

RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz

Not exactly the answer I was looking for.

This occurred in the European Theater.

It was not between 2 heavy metal aircraft or planes normally thought of as fighters.

The losing...
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