tevans55

Very good!

Although, Wacs are sorta like RADAR...my wife is always telling me where to go and how to get there!!

Ernie P.

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No correct answers thus far. Although N1EDM's answer was incorrect, he has the right idea. Remember; this is an aircraft system. It was used on most of the USAAF aircraft, but the inadequacies of the system in use affected bombers more. Thanks; Ernie P.


Background: Just prior to the entry into WWII by the United States, the USAAF realized they had a big problem. This question examines that problem; and how it was solved.

Question: What inadequate USAAF aircraft component or system do I describe?


Clues:

(1) In mid 1941, the USAAF realized the aircraft system they had in place would not be sufficient for anticipated operations.

(2) Unless a new system was designed, and very quickly, USAAF aircraft, particularly bombers, would be handicapped. They simply would be unable to fulfill their intended mission.

(3) Fortunately, the British supplied examples of a captured German system; which was copied.

on_your_six

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Autopilots???

N1EDM

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RDF (i.e., Radio Direction Finding)?

Bob

Ernie P.

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No correct answers thus far. Come on, Guys; think about it. (-: Thanks; Ernie P.

scubajohn

code system ie the enigma machine

N1EDM

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OK, can I take two stabs at it in one message???

Does it have something to do with the bombs? Either the carrier/release mechanism or the arming device?

If I can't make two guesses (I just joined - not sure of the rules) I'll pick one of them...

Bob

scubajohn

the '' gee system '' the germans had lorenz and it was blockedby the allies i am geussing

Ernie P.

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No correct answers thus far. No one really close, either. This was a BASIC air craft system. Last clue for the evening. Thanks; Ernie P.


Background: Just prior to the entry into WWII by the United States, the USAAF realized they had a big problem. This question examines that problem; and how it was solved.

Question: What inadequate USAAF aircraft component or system do I describe?


Clues:

(1) In mid 1941, the USAAF realized the aircraft system they had in place would not be sufficient for anticipated operations.

(2) Unless a new system was designed, and very quickly, USAAF aircraft, particularly bombers, would be handicapped. They simply would be unable to fulfill their intended mission.

(3) Fortunately, the British supplied examples of a captured German system; which was copied.

(4) The effort to copy the German system was started in June of 1941

scubajohn

gyros

proptop

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That bombers couldn't really defend themselves against fighter attack...and that they needed fighter escort?

uncljoe

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Aircraft super/turbo chargers,along with 100 octane gas .
Semper Fi
joe

TimT2000

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Anti icing

Tim

scubajohn

in my time zone it is still 1/27/11 happy aniversery quiz thread

TimT2000

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Yes Thanks G-Pete,, I think.?? caused me many hours of reading
and I have learned much! Nice thread.

Cheers
Tim

psb667

Awacs(just cause it would be funny)

scubajohn

self sealing fuel tanks keeping fuel in the tank would help

Ernie P.

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No correct (or really close) answers thus far. Maybe this will help. BTW; my last post had two new clues. Thanks; Ernie P.


Background: Just prior to the entry into WWII by the United States, the USAAF realized they had a big problem. This question examines that problem; and how it was solved.

Question: What inadequate USAAF aircraft component or system do I describe?


Clues:

(1) In mid 1941, the USAAF realized the aircraft system they had in place would not be sufficient for anticipated operations.

(2) Unless a new system was designed, and very quickly, USAAF aircraft, particularly bombers, would be handicapped. They simply would be unable to fulfill their intended mission.

(3) Fortunately, the British supplied examples of a captured German system; which was copied.

(4) The effort to copy the German system was started in June of 1941

(5) By September, a new USAAF system was devised. In fact, it had a significant improvement over the German system.

N1EDM

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Ernie P.

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Gentlemen;

Additional clues. As always, you are expected to provide additional documentation or information supporting your guesses. I'll be out of pocket until this evening, so enjoy. Thanks; Ernie P.


Background: Just prior to the entry into WWII by the United States, the USAAF realized they had a big problem. This question examines that problem; and how it was solved.

Question: What inadequate USAAF aircraft component or system do I describe?


Clues:

(1) In mid 1941, the USAAF realized the aircraft system they had in place would not be sufficient for anticipated operations.

(2) Unless a new system was designed, and very quickly, USAAF aircraft, particularly bombers, would be handicapped. They simply would be unable to fulfill their intended mission.

(3) Fortunately, the British supplied examples of a captured German system; which was copied.

(4) The effort to copy the German system was started in June of 1941

(5) By September, a new USAAF system was devised. In fact, it had a significant improvement over the German system.

(6) Without this improvement, USAAF bombers would not have been able to travel the distances they had to travel, at the altitudes they had to fly.

glasscock

Drop tanks.

scubajohn

oxygen O2 allows you to fly higher and reduce drag with the turbos we already had you could go farther on a tank of fule

The Raven

Electrically heated flight clothing.

a65l

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Nuts Scubajohn guessed it first

psb667

Could also be proper radio sets.