Hardest plane to take down in WW2?

• Feb 10, 2006

• #141

helmitsmit

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Mar 9, 2005

Swansea

What about the Hawker Hurricane that could take a lot of damage.

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #142

plan_D

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The structure of the Hurricane certainly could take a lot of damage, but not it's engine. And the structure of the Hurricane, while strong, was not near the strength of the P-47 and F4U.

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #143

helmitsmit

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Mar 9, 2005

Swansea

Yeah I know just thought I would mention it. Thinking about it the Hawker family was all pretty rugged.

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #144

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pretty strong for 1935 though...........

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #145

FLYBOYJ

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Very Strong!

From IL-2 center, they have a lot more neat stuff there as well!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #146

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the fabric was very easy to replace also, all you needed was a roll of Irish Linen and some dope.......

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #147

FLYBOYJ

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Damage over a certain size had to be sewn or patched (I would guess 6") but small holes are easily repaired.

You also need some acetone!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #148

Dogwalker

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Manziana Field, near Rome

The C 202/205 was probably the sturdier of the italians.

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DogW

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #149

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Dec 20, 2003

FLYBOYJ said:

Damage over a certain size had to be sewn or patched (I would guess 6") but small holes are easily repaired.

You also need some acetone!

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and of course paint, we're british, to do anything whilst at war without everything being in prestine condition is seen to be treason of the highest order..........

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #150

FLYBOYJ

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the lancaster kicks ass said:

and of course paint, we're british, to do anything whilst at war without everything being in prestine condition is seen to be treason of the highest order..........

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Yea, like leaving a Pristine Live Blockbuster as a gate guardian!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #151

evangilder

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Good one, Joe!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #152

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Dec 20, 2003

yup, in perfect, original condition, a real collector's piece, would've been worth quite a bit........

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #153

FLYBOYJ

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the lancaster kicks ass said:

yup, in perfect, original condition, a real collector's piece, would've been worth quite a bit........

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And it would of been a real blast at an auction!!!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #154

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Dec 20, 2003

would've caused a real hole in their pockets though

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #155

FLYBOYJ

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yep, talk about a budget exploding!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #156

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Dec 20, 2003

i bet it would set the room on fire

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #157

FLYBOYJ

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I don't think it will bomb....

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #158

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Dec 20, 2003

it could just go up in smoke.........

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #159

FLYBOYJ

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Or maybe even dud!

 

• Feb 10, 2006

• #160

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Dec 20, 2003

how dare you suggest british equiptment might not work

but continuing the puns.........

i wouldn't want to be there when the hammer dropped.........