Why does the Breda 88 get shit on so much

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As DerAdlerIstGelandet said, there is much more to aircraft performance than power and wing loading. The "soft" features of performance, such as departure (stall-spin) characteristics, visibility, cockpit ergonomics, and cabin heating can make or break a combat aircraft. One of the reasons the P-40 remained competitive far past its nominal "use-by" date was its [reputed] fine handling, which meant that a low-time pilot could get far more out of the aircraft than the same pilot could have gotten out of an aircraft with [ahem] quirky handling. Other issues could include availability (if the plane can't launch, it's useless), serviceability (if it can't be kept in service, it's quickly useless), and structural integrity (I think few would willingly fly an aircraft that would break during normal maneuvers)
 

If I'm reading you right, you were in one branch and then transferred to the other? Or does the Army give Air Medals as well?

In any event, respect and salute to you.
 

I'm sorry for loss. Been there and know its painful.
On the other hand, about a year ago we had a soldier being shipped home. He was being escorted by a SSgt. When he was being both loaded and unloaded, the Captain and I (both retired military) formed with the SSgt and rendered the proper military courtesy's. Most of the time this goes unnoticed, but it does happen. He was a non-combat loss as well.

Cheers,
Biff
 

Each life is a reminder that there's no free lunch here. There's nothing much more sad than standing honor guard like that.
 

I did over 29 years, with too many trips to the Middle East. Here is my retirement photo…


 
BiffF15 said:
I did over 29 years, with too many trips to the Middle East. Here is my retirement photo…


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GrauGeist said:
Hey, that silver dinner plate award in the middle of the sash - that's for cleaning out the local Swedish Smorgasbord on "all you can eat night", isn't?
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Thumpalumpacus said:
I believe that's his "Busboy of the Year" award.
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In my youth I actually was a busboy and we never got pretty awards like that. Only food stains from dirty dishes.
 
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