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Not sure if the comparison is unfair...M.20 was a rushed affair with first flight in September 1940 when the Mk I was still exclusively in service. (first deliveries of the Mk II admittedly started end September beginnnig October.) Also need to remember that the M.20 was matching speed with the...

No one mentions the Miles M.20 (or am I blind) 1. Off the shelf parts. 2. Easy and cheap to produce (apparently) 3. First 'bubble' type canopy on a fighter (i'll stand corrected if thats not accurate) 4. Faster than a Hurricane I by as much as 20mph. Used a Merlin XX. 5. Higher ammunition...

A few more Grand old lady admired. Damn she's fine ...(the aircraft :lol:) Office view Heading out What a view, what a high! Finals :cry: Flights over Passing another timeless classic. Lockheed Lodestar hiding away in the back. And finally, a...

Got a chance to experience some old school flying yesterday morning. Better than a weekend round of golf. 8) My ride yesterday Beautiful from all angles One concession to the modern era in this office. Old school ASI on the strut. Accurate as well.:shock: Thundering...