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[syscom3]

USS Puget Sound (CVE-113). A patrol and anti-submarine blimp (non-rigid airship) [ZNP-] K-85 is moored on the deck for an exercise.

 

[SaparotRob]

I really wish someone would come up with a practical version of one of those. I want one.

 

[GTX]

I really wish someone would come up with a practical version of one of those. I want one.

As in a model kit?

 

[Snautzer01]

I really wish someone would come up with a practical version of one of those. I want one.

how about

 

[SaparotRob]

how about

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Can I get it in NMF?

 

[syscom3]

The Bell XFL-1 Airabonita, a prototype carrier-based version of the company's P-39. Testing was unsuccessful and the single airframe was disposed of at
NAS Patuxent River.

 

[at6]

The Bell XFL-1 Airabonita, a prototype carrier-based version of the company's P-39. Testing was unsuccessful and the single airframe was disposed of at
NAS Patuxent River.

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It was pushed inverted into the river.

 

[nuuumannn]

What different experiences we had as Brats!

Wow! That's real interesting, alright. The last time I was over in Germany we went to the former telecomms base at Zossen that the Soviets re-purposed. Some interesting ruins dating back to its Third Reich use there.

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[Snautzer01]

Airframes goes bit over the top with his new mobility scooter i think.

 

[Wurger]

A tractor would be better.

 

[Snautzer01]

quite earie i think.
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[Snautzer01]

A tractor would be better.

SHHHTTT dont put ideas in his head!!!!

 

[Wurger]

 

[Capt. Vick]

Well Terry just couldn't leave it there. Think of the kids.

 

[syscom3]

B-17G N8-N of the 398th BG

 

[Wurger]

 

[Snautzer01]

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[Snautzer01]

Notice MG captured beute

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[Wurger]

 

[syscom3]

B-17G of the 486th Bomb Group in flames.

Boeing B-17G "Happy Warrior" (43-39163) of the 835th Bomb squadron, 486th Bomb Group was hit by anti-aircraft fire as well as bombs from friendly aircraft during a raid on April 7th 1945. The aircraft went down with #2 and #4 engines in flames and 4 of the crew (Doug Spath, George Lyford, Frank Pikula, Bob Frauenholtz) were Killed in Action while the rest of the crew (Walt Center, Giovanni Cirelli, Albt Harris, Wyatt Kerr, Sam Powell , Bain Fulton) were taken prisoner.