Now that i do agree with. The only problem with published books (even from respected authors) is i find they can be at best a little unreliable when it comes to hard facts/truth. And a lot of events/battles i have recently learnt about have been deleted from history altogether. Or shall we say...
It may take a little a time, but i can certainly dig through my files/interview statements and archive material to source some more information. And im not trying to be vague or spread disinformation/talk nonsense. My filing has gotten a little untidy over the years and my secretary can no...
Excellent. So there is plenty of experienced aviators/mechanics here. I have been on the ground in a full combat situation and spent many hours talking to pilots old and new. I now work in civil aviation so i too have good knowledge of aviation. And i have great respect for anyone who has a...
I think you know very well it all depends on what Mk of Dora it is. Even the most basic armament is still almost twice the weight of anything used by the allies. And if you want to try and reduce the discussion to knit picking so i will give you some stats as your assessment/opinion of the...
I can tell you that despite an initially high loss rate, the DeHavilland Mosquito ended the war with the lowest losses of any aircraft in RAF bomber command service. Post war, the RAF found that when finally applied to bombing, in terms of useful damage done, the Mosquito had proven itself 4.95...
Ok, im just going to say this once more as everyone seems to be missing the point. Stats and so called "hard data" mean nothing on paper compared to how the aircraft actually flies and handles/performs in combat. I dont source my research or info from wikipedia. Are there actually any trained...
Last one for today...
CV-5 Shoots Down Attacking Fighters: Eight of the dive bombers were quickly dispatched by the Wildcat defensive screen and another two by flak but the accompanying top cover of Zeros were able to keep the F4Fs occupied enough to allow a handful of Vals to unleash their...
ATA Pilot Joan Hughes in front of a Short Stirling bomber during WWII. The first of Britain's 4 engine "heavies" the Stirling was specifically designed to bomb the Ruhr valley. Unfortunately thanks to some seriously bizarre decisions, such as shortening the wingspan so it could fit into existing...
If you were a novice pilot thrown into a Dora in late 44 early 45 would complain about flying a bad aircraft?
And i think your quote about lumping the 200 series is a little like splitting hairs. The engine is the engine, it doesnt matter what gets bolted on afterwards to squeeze a few more...