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A Horned Dillema? Is that anything like a Horny Toad? And what makes a toad horny anyway? Sorry, I'm new here but couldn't resist. Maybe I should get my coat as well....

Part of the reason they were so good with the P47 is because they were one of the only units to actually train in it from scratch. A lot of the other groups that became P47 units had been flying either P40's or P38's beforehand. Thats probably why 5 of the top 10 US aces in ETO were in the 56th...

Here is a link to a pdf file for the German 88 for anyone that is interested in more info. It's a tech manual with all the goodies inside. http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/TM/PDFs/TME9-369A_Germ88.pdf

I loved the show as a kid, I've been watching them on YouTube and they bring back a lot of memories. If anyone wants more info on Boyington and VMF 214 there are 2 really good books by Bruce Gamble that covers both really well. They are available on Amazon. Amazon.com: Bruce Gamble: Books...

The US strategic bombing raids in Europe didn't really get going until 1943 anyway. We needed to get all those planes built, crews trained and then sent over. Then there was the problem of no fighter cover. Those guys on those early raids really took a beating.

Since the majority of US planes only had 50's I'd probably go the same route. The pilots at the time all seemed to do well enough with them. Weren't the only 2 US planes that were originally designed to carry a cannon the P38 and P39 anyway? And wasn't there also one varient of the Corsair...

Yeah, the SS Atlantus. What's left of it is still there at Sunset Beach. I think it's from WW1 though.

Yeah, I've been going down for over 25 years. It lost all of it's 1950's flavor a long time ago. They've torn down so many of the old hotels to build condo's, it's sad really. But I have a 13 year old who loves the rides and waterparks so we always make the trip down.

Hahaha, I've been spending a few weeks each summer 'down the shore' for years anyway. My family loves spending time in Cape May and Wildwood.

Hey a Long Islander! I originally hail from Brooklyn but grew up in Rockaway Beach. Sadly it was torn apart by Sandy. I'm actually across the river in NJ now. Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome, much appreciated!

Hello everyone, new guy here. I've looked into this forum for a long time and picked up a lot of info over the years! I've always enjoyed reading and studying military history and WW2 aviation has always been a favorite of mine. My knowledge is more about the war in the Pacific, primarily the...