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    .50 cal Loadouts in the P-47 and P-38.

    Friendly bump Here is my updated questions. I am researching for P-47/51s and need to know this about tracers and their introduction into the beltings. • How much ammo in each gun in the 47. Was it a pilot's choice, was it limited when there was a ammo shortage, etc... • How common it was...
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    P-47 Loadouts

    Thanks alot man! Is it correct that the P-47 never carried a 1000lb bomb on the centerline? only 500lbs and under?
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    P-47 Loadouts

    That would be so helpful Micdrow, you have no idea. Thanks alot! :)
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    P-47 Loadouts

    I need some help with the various loadouts of the P-47D throughout the war. I am working on a mod for IL-2 and will be making new loadouts, but i need some valid sources to use because i'm making this as professional as possible. I read about how P-47s sometimes had 2 guns removed to save...
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    Best/favorite WW2 Light tank

    I just love the look of the Chaffe. Also it was a fast little bugger and did ok in the various battlefields.
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    .50 cal Loadouts in the P-47 and P-38.

    What was the belting in the .50 cals and Hispano in the P-47 and 38? What were the beltings they used for each theatre? And also how were tracers implemented? Was it the pilots choice of how many tracers to put into the belting, and did they usually choose what guns had them? Did they put the...
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    P-47 Variants

    I can see why. Does he have anymore pages like this? With different planes? EDIT: Found his homepage. Joe Baugher's Home Page TONS of good stuff on alot of planes. Thanks again!
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    P-47 Variants

    Thanks alot! Exactly what i needed. :D
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    WWII Pacific Fleet Defense

    Wow Great video! Thanks. Really shows the hectic situation during a sea battle.
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    P-47 Variants

    Anyone have a pdf/chart/website or anything about each P-47 variant? i.e D-5-RE, D-6-RE, etc.... All the changes between each model (loadouts, fuel changes, motor changes) Would like it focus on the D series but if possible the C, M, and N. And if possible how many of each were built. Thanks
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    P-47 Performance Thread

    Thanks alot for these! Do you have any power settings (cruise max cruise, eco cruise, etc) for the R2800-59 in the P-47D? All of those specs are for the R2800-21.
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    F4F Wildcat versus P-40E Tomahawk

    Hmm. To add my $.02 about this. The F4F was the underdog of the two, thats obvious. I personally like the P-40 better for its superior ammo arrangement (more of it and tighter gun config) and its a sexy aircraft, P-40B/C esspecially. Both made a HUGE impact on the pacific theatre, the P-40...
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    P-47 vs Fw-190,Spitfire,P-38,P-51

    Thanks a bunch! I'm enjoying reading all these articles and improving my IL-2 flying by using them. :) I am suprised that the Mustang and P-47 turn about the same. And they say "The Thunder can only evade the FW190 successfully by diving; it is out-classed in the climb and general...
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    Color footage/photos of Luftwaffe's Blue tracers?

    Anyone have any footage, photos or any other info about the Luftwaffe's blue tracers? I'm interested in learning more about the different Tracer configs used on WWII aircraft and this is one item of info at the top of my list.
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    "Savoirs of Guadalcanal"

    Story behind this next composite. I didn't include it my other post of composites, because the story is so descriptive and gritty, i felt it could use its own thread. Please read the short story first. Composite is at bottom. source for story The Cactus Air Force
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