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CF105
Not to distract from the quiz, but the Starfighter was also used in a low level strike role by Canada. And the Wildcat was used primarily for anti submarine duties in the North Atlantic later in the war. It was also the first of the Grumman “cats”.
some of the clues could apply to the F-105 Thunderchief... or even the SR-71 (which started life as a high speed interceptor).
CF105; you can't distract from the quiz if you're passing on information. That's the whole point of the quiz. So please continue. It was neither the F-105 or the SR-71 (or any of its predecessors or derivatives), but you earn a bonus clue and it's time for an afternoon clue as well. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was originally designed to serve one purpose, but wound up serving several.
2. But it was never a star performer in its original purpose; although that could be argued.
3. And it gave birth to an entire family of aircraft.
4. It was originally intended to be a fighter.
5. But it was decided, after testing, it wasn’t maneuverable enough to successfully fulfill the role of a fighter.
6. It was, however, rugged and solidly built and easily controlled.
7. It was very fast.
8. And it could climb rapidly.
9. And it had a high ceiling.
10. The engine was powerful and reliable.
11. And the plane had a good range and could stay aloft an impressively long time.
12. So, rather than abandon it, it was decided to convert it to a reconnaissance aircraft.