Recent content by monsieurmonkey

Nobody ever talks about the Bristol Beaufort, which, with 4 50 calibers in it's nose and wing mounted guns was had more fire power than anything. With twin engines and lots of weight it wasn't maneuverable, but it was legengenary for coming home with pieces of the plane and the pilot covering...

One of my Favorite memories from childhood is my Grandfather stradling the nose of a Five propelered Tempest (My Northern Irish Mother's side.) The simple answer is speed. The armaments were similar and both of the planes have been over shadowed by the Spitfire and the 109, even though they were...