Originally Posted by
FlyerInOKC
I keep coming up with ideas but they never cover all the clues!
Keep plugging away; you'll figure it out! In the interim, here's an afternoon clue to help you along. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This airplane was produced in large numbers.
2. Numbers that might have been much greater; but it was replaced, or supplanted by, a new variant of itself.
3. Used in multiple roles.
4. One of which was as an escort fighter.
5. In fact, the design was based upon an earlier, successful fighter produced by the same company.
6. Less than five months elapsed between the requirement for a new aircraft being released and the aircraft’s first flight.
7. Less than three months later, the aircraft had been tested, approved, ordered and was being delivered to field units.
8. This aircraft was considered by enemy aircrew to be very dangerous.
9. Its maneuverability and rate of climb allowed it to take on enemy fighters on at least even terms.
10. Single Engine.
11. Two crew members.
12. Although it carried a crew of two, it could easily contend with any single seat fighter flown by the enemy.
13. This was, at least in part, due to its light construction.
14. And it came to be used heavily as a ground attack aircraft.
15. It was noted as being very useful in aiding friendly units on the attack.
16. And breaking up counterattacks by enemy units.
17. This was an “all wood” aircraft.
18. Plywood paneling was used.
19. Both crew members sat in the same cockpit.