Recent content by Denny G

Could it be a weak link? Glider tow lines in modern days have a weak link attached or built in so that in case of accidental restraint, the tow rope will set the two planes apart. Or, maybe it is just a keep sake example?

Here is a link where you can spend a couple of days reading. And there is much more if you search around a bit. The American Theater of Operations

My wife's uncle, John Fox, was a Liberator pilot in the 8th and flew the Black Cats (Black something anyhow) that dropped clandestine people and things into Europe. For a time he was with a squadron that was co-stationed in Italy with the 15th. I have read some 8th Air Force history but I feel...

Just in case there was an industry norm, I have read that the early Stinson Voyager series, at least at Model 10 time, had the serial number somehow engraved on the fuselage plate at center on bottom where the landing gear struts bolted together. Is there a similar place on an Aeronca? A long...

One or two more things. The Liason Aircraft Forum is a pretty new place. I posted a question there in the following thread about fuselage structure and someone added a great piece of information to it. Looking for L-5 fuselage and other detail information Also, Ron Vaillencourt has a large L-5...

I just made contact with a fellow in Italy. He has an L5 plan for 40 euro. He appears to be a master modeler. Disegni tecnici e tavole progettuali Denny