Recent content by jernst

Okay folks..... This has been a very informative discussion, and quite honestly, I hadn't meant for it to be as contentious as it was.....sorry. It's been a couple of weeks, and I'm still interested in the topic. Several people from other groups and forums have expressed an interest also...

Very interesting. Thank you Rich.

Thanks for the great picts.

I'd love to think a SBD group could be viable. As suggested above, I'm not sure if SBD 'only' discussion can sustain a group for very long. I'm thinking a 'Aircraft of the PTO" might have a better shot at making it. Thoughts? john ernst

I'd love to take you up on your offer syscom3 :D Thanks. john ernst

Hmm......should the group be a "PTO" discussion group......or "dive bomber' discussion group.....? john ernst

Thanks for your help and input guys. You're probably correct...there might be little interest in the SBD once the 'group' gets up and running. john ernst

I'm wondering if there might be any interest among members to participate in a YAHOO discussion group about the SBD Dauntless and it's variants? Thanks.

Thanks Samu. That helps alot.

Can someone please explain how the Gunner/Radioman canopy worked in the SBD? I'm guessing it was some type of "telescoping" system that allowed the section at the gunner to slide into the center section behind the pilot. But what about the extreme rear section of canopy - the wrap around...