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Out of curiosity in your research did you find out when Republic and North American were asked to extend the range of their fighters? Also how much emphasis was placed on this. Often the manufacturers were giving multiple requests some more important than others.
Ordered at Osprey web-shop (that I can just recomend for the people at Old Continent)
Well, just ordered mine today.US Customs continues to be the hold up. K got their block in early July. Amazon states October now for US deliveries.
Amazon product ASIN 1472839668
already a lot of Kindle sales.I bought mine on Kindle. Got it now
Yes. Two major drivers. Arnold Fighter Conference in Jan 1942 which drove Materiel Command to develop combat tanks. ACOS General Barney Giles issuing 'instructions in July 1943 to NAA, Republic and Lockheed to increase 'internal fuel'. NAA delivered prototype SS fuselage 90 gal fuel tank (not self sealing) 10 days later. Lockheed had a 80 gal tank resdy for tail cone but abandoned that line and went for leading edge tanks for the P-38J. Republic was far behind because of major design issues to modify wings (P-47M/N) or increase fuselage fuel (305 to 370) for P-47D-25 - which required extensive mod under and aft of cockpit.Out of curiosity in your research did you find out when Republic and North American were asked to extend the range of their fighters? Also how much emphasis was placed on this. Often the manufacturers were giving multiple requests some more important than others.
Well Sir,Note to all: If you want my sorry signature and blessing in any book I rote - send me a self addressed envelope to; 10148 Bluebonnet, Scurry TX 75158.
Tell me which name you want in the book.
I will write a personal note on a sticky back 4x5 label and send back to you. Beats the hell out of shipping a book two ways.
Thank all of you for your kind remarks.
Bill
Be glad to sign - where do you live?Well Sir,
I'm ashort drive away and when this is covid stuff is all said and done?
It would be an honor to provide a few rounds of your favorite libation as a thank you for your signature.
Near Roanoke. Probably around 70-80 miles away. You know, just on the "other side" of the "Metroplex"Be glad to sign - where do you live?
I'm in Dallas and Waxahachie and Lewisville often.Near Roanoke. Probably around 70-80 miles away. You know, just on the "other side" of the "Metroplex"