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That's what I was thinking. If the filler tube extended down below the bottom of the aircraft's filler tube, that'd probably do the trick. Our crew chief served aboard a carrier and worked on Bearcats but he remembers nothing special with regards to fuelling equipment or procedures. I was hoping...

Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has any information on how these aircraft were refuelled. When we fuel ours the filler tube burps fuel all over the place. The only way to avoid this spectaclular event is to fuel very slowly. So, when in service, the options were fuel quickly and cover the fuellers...

Hi, When fueling our Bearcat everything goes fine until, after a few minutes, the fuel filler tube burps fuel onto the wing. Of course, the wing root is oily which, the last time this happened, resulted in me sliding off the damn thing onto the ramp. Nothing hurt this time but my pride. It's...

Hi, Does anyone have a pilot's operating handbook, maintenance manuals or performance information for the MS760 Paris Jet? Thanks

Hi, Does anyone have a pilot operating handbook for the MS.760? I'm also looking for any other technical information or maintenance manuals relating to this aircraft and its engines. Thanks!!

I read this little bit of verse about Bomber Command a year ago or so ago. I've tried finding it again but can't. I'm pretty sure this is how it went but don't remember if this is all or just part of it. Does this ring any bells for anyone? Every bloody evening at half past bloody eight You...

"An Irish airman foresees his death" William Butler Yeats I know that I shall meet my fate Somewhere among the clouds above; Those that I fight I do not hate Those that I guard I do not love; My country is Kiltartan Cross, My countrymen Kiltartan's poor, No likely end could bring them...

"Luck" by Denis McHarrie I suppose they'll say his last thoughts were of simple things, Of April back at home, and the late sun on his wings; Or that he murmured someone else's name As earth reclaimed him sheathed in flame. Oh God! Let's have no more of empty words, Lip service...

"A man of few words" by Meville Hardiment Black eyed Corporal Farrell was a man of few words other than the usual anglo-saxons sprinkled around barrackrooms and camps. He had no words for the ragged shrapnel slicing through his kneecaps but used his morphia and that was that. We sat side by...

T-6, cuz I fly one. Very satisfying and a lot of fun!!

Hi, When fueling our Bearcat everything goes fine until, after a few minutes, the fuel filler tube burps fuel onto the wing. Of course, the wing root is oily which, the last time this happened, resulted in me sliding off the damn thing onto the ramp. Nothing hurt this time but my pride. It's...

Hi, Not sure where the caption came from for this one, but the oval direct vision panel in the canopy had been deleted on the Mk.IX. The Mk. IX had a circular rear view mirror, the last rectangular ones having been fitted to the Vb. The squadron identity code for 312 Squadron was DU. The...

Hi, Your question was forwarded to me by a friend and, although it is a naval aircraft tyre, I couldn't figure out which one. Then I found this: Findaplane.com - Aircraft For Sale I love the internet!! I know that the FAA never operated the SB2C although some were built in Canada before their...

Hi, I know it's probably here. I've searched every way I can think of but does anyone have an AT-6G/SNJ-5 pilot manual? Thanks

Hi, I have just finished Dave McIntosh's book "Terror in the Starboard Seat" (again!!) and wondered if anyone here had information regarding a fatal accident at RAF Hunsdon in 1944. I can find no record of such a loss of a 418 Sqdn. aircraft and can't find a record of the pilots lost inn this...