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[michaelmaltby]

If I am not mistaken, this B-29 was a smooth little psy-ops play - create some noise about B-29s coming to Europe, in England - to cover the movement of B-29s to China - to commence 'the alternative' strategy to bomb Japan to ashes.

 

[special ed]

It was also to indicate possible higher attacks when B-29s were used by 8th AF (psyc as there were no plans to use the 29 in Europe). It did change some German thinking, i.e. the Bv 155 project for example.

 

[syscom3]

Bombardier 2nd Lt. William Duane of the 388th Bomb Group during a mission over Europe. Note his oxygen mask and relatively rare M3 flak helmet

 

[syscom3]

P-47 Thunderbolt over Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy, France.

 

[Wurger]

 

[vikingBerserker]

That is a great shot!

 

[Crimea_River]

I agree. And a nice scheme for Geo, given the port wing tip.

 

[Crimea_River]

Colourized but well done. From Warbird Information Exchange Facebook page.

Caption: Royal Air Force men examine a Messerschmitt 109 which crash-landed in Windsor Great Park, October 1940 piloted by Oberleutnant Karl Fischer of 7/JG27. Fischer survived and was captured. He made the forced landing after being attacked by Hurricanes whilst defending his bombers attacking London.

 

[Airframes]

Nice colourisation job.
Fischer was very lucky, as the aircraft nosed-over, ending up on it's back, with the windscreen crushed. There are a few pics showing the '109 upside down, and also being lifted right way up by a crane.

 

[Wurger]

 

[michaelmaltby]

 

[michaelmaltby]

 

[michaelmaltby]

 

[Snautzer01]

FOTO - MOTORRAD Kradmelder - FLUGZEUG - Messerschmitt Me 109 Staffelwappen ID125 | eBay

 

[SaparotRob]

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Someone tried to "Ford" a river?

 

[Crimea_River]

You've been having a pint with Terry. Got a coat?

 

[syscom3]

Northrop F-15 Reporter. This was the recon version of the P61. The first flight was made in July 1945. Served until the end of 60's. here it is flying over the mountains of Southern California.

 

[Gnomey]

Nice shots guys!

 

[at6]

Northrop F-15 Reporter. This was the recon version of the P61. The first flight was made in July 1945. Served until the end of 60's. here it is flying over the mountains of Southern California.

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The last example was used for fire fighting in the 60s and 70s. Was always a thrill to see it every summer when it was based here in Fresno. This, several TBMs, and at least 5 B-17s every year.

 

[Wildcat]

Japanese oil barge on fire following attacks by RAAF Beaufighters.