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CF105
B-25 Mitchell?
Vickers Wellington?
Neither the Mitchell nor the Wellington, CF105; but here's an afternoon and a bonus clue for you. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was designed, and came into service prior to WWII.
2. It was designed for one role, but ultimately became famous for another.
3. It was named for a famous military figure.
4. A military figure NOT involved with aircraft in any way.
5. All the major combatants in WWII seem to have had an aircraft with similar performance characteristics, and performing the same general duties, as our subject aircraft.
6. The chief designer used a rather unique approach. He spent a lot of time talking to the pilots who would be flying the aircraft; finding out what they thought was needed in a new aircraft.
7. Which is not to say that those who would be making the decisions were necessarily of the same opinion.
8. The opinions of the pilots seemed to indicate the most important requirements were field of view, low speed handling characteristics and the ability to take off and land in limited areas.
9. And that is what the designers set out to deliver.