When you put the SBD list on post #94, it immediately caused confusion. In my photo collection, I have first tried to get info from the data plate, second from the owner or pilot, and third from the FAA site. Back in 79 thru 82 at CAF airshows, I noted the CAF bird as a RA-24B-15-DT . Your data is confirmed in Naval lists and FAA. Do you have any idea what aircraft could have been seen at those shows?
Hello sir, you mentioned that the He 162 ejection seat was of the rocket type, unlike the gas catapult system of the He 280. Do you have any further information about this?
Do you know oCheers, Billf any members in the San Francisco area?
That doesn't make any sense at all. I meant......
Do you know of any members in the San Francisco area?
Cheers, Bill
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hi...you ref your uncle rescuing personnel including Japn aircrew in WWII while on submarines. Do you know his sub name and service time? I am trying to do a list of aviators (504) rescued by US Subs in WWII. That is the first I have heard of Japanese aircrews (US subs did take a few POWs if possible during the war)
Hi GG! I have a P-40 i'm doing for a group build and had a quick question. I have a panel to the right of the pilot with a crank.... I was curious if you knew what it was....
The He162 used explosive charges that drove the seat up rails and out of the cockpit. It's technically referred to as a "rocket system" because the seat is driven by expanding gases.