Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
02-09-2015, 05:29 PM
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Here's a link to the book I referenced: http://www.amazon.com/Banshees-Royal.../dp/096952000X VERY highly recommended: You'll get to read some hilarious and fun stories!! There's a photo of a USN Banshee with my father's name on the side (LCDR J.C.Sloan, RCN) and also a photo of my uncle Walter holding a Sidewinder. 
OK, here's a weird one:
1. Single engine
2. Crew of three
3. It was a competitor to a very well known aircraft and actually was deemed to be a better aircraft than its competitor in early comparisons. However, a lot of unexpected delays kept it from being properly developed and produced and it never saw combat.
4. Fewer than 200 built.
5. Very evocative name.
OK, here's a weird one:
1. Single engine
2. Crew of three
3. It was a competitor to a very well known aircraft and actually was deemed to be a better aircraft than its competitor in early comparisons. However, a lot of unexpected delays kept it from being properly developed and produced and it never saw combat.
4. Fewer than 200 built.
5. Very evocative name.
Last edited by JohnnyS; 02-10-2015 at 05:23 AM.
02-10-2015, 07:54 AM
1. Single engine
2. Crew of three
3. It was a competitor to a very well known aircraft and actually was deemed to be a better aircraft than its competitor in early comparisons. However, a lot of unexpected delays kept it from being properly developed and produced and it never saw combat.
4. Fewer than 200 built.
5. Very evocative name.
6. First flew shortly after Pearl Harbour was attacked.
2. Crew of three
3. It was a competitor to a very well known aircraft and actually was deemed to be a better aircraft than its competitor in early comparisons. However, a lot of unexpected delays kept it from being properly developed and produced and it never saw combat.
4. Fewer than 200 built.
5. Very evocative name.
6. First flew shortly after Pearl Harbour was attacked.
02-11-2015, 06:47 AM
1. Single engine
2. Crew of three
3. It was a competitor to a very well known aircraft and actually was deemed to be a better aircraft than its competitor in early comparisons. However, a lot of unexpected delays kept it from being properly developed and produced and it never saw combat.
4. Fewer than 200 built.
5. Very evocative name.
6. First flew shortly after Pearl Harbour was attacked.
7. Production aircraft were radar-equipped.
2. Crew of three
3. It was a competitor to a very well known aircraft and actually was deemed to be a better aircraft than its competitor in early comparisons. However, a lot of unexpected delays kept it from being properly developed and produced and it never saw combat.
4. Fewer than 200 built.
5. Very evocative name.
6. First flew shortly after Pearl Harbour was attacked.
7. Production aircraft were radar-equipped.
02-11-2015, 11:06 AM
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I'll try to come up with a question by tomorrow. If someone else has one ready and would like to jump in, I wouldn't mind a bit.
The Wikipedia entry for the TBY has everything I know about it. It was the "crew of three" clue that tipped me off: Thought of the Avenger and looked for contemporaries. Good question.
The Wikipedia entry for the TBY has everything I know about it. It was the "crew of three" clue that tipped me off: Thought of the Avenger and looked for contemporaries. Good question.
02-12-2015, 09:12 AM
Avia S-199?
Bf 109G airframe but, with Junkers Jumo 211 F and propeller like on Heinkel He 111
The type proved unreliable and performed poorly in combat. One Avia pilot remarked "she tried to kill us on every take off and landing."
(from wikipedia)
Bf 109G airframe but, with Junkers Jumo 211 F and propeller like on Heinkel He 111
The type proved unreliable and performed poorly in combat. One Avia pilot remarked "she tried to kill us on every take off and landing."
(from wikipedia)
02-14-2015, 08:33 AM
My Feedback: (6)
Today's clue:
1. Last of its kind.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
1. Last of its kind.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
02-15-2015, 11:02 AM
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1. Last of its kind.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
5. It was larger and faster than the aircraft it replaced.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
5. It was larger and faster than the aircraft it replaced.
02-16-2015, 05:15 AM
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Today's clue:
1. Last of its kind.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
5. It was larger and faster than the aircraft it replaced.
6. Used by eight countries. But two of those countries cancelled orders because the first ones delivered handled so poorly.
1. Last of its kind.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
5. It was larger and faster than the aircraft it replaced.
6. Used by eight countries. But two of those countries cancelled orders because the first ones delivered handled so poorly.
02-16-2015, 08:07 AM
1. Last of its kind.
2. Many of its pilots disliked it.
3. Single engine, crew of two.
4. The prototype crashed, was rebuilt, and crashed again.
5. It was larger and faster than the aircraft it replaced.
6. Used by eight countries. But two of those countries cancelled orders because the first ones delivered handled so poorly.
North American F-82 Twin Mustang
02-16-2015, 09:11 AM
02-16-2015, 10:30 AM
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02-16-2015, 12:13 PM
Thanks. I have seen the one the CAF has at Ellington Field in Houston.
I'll work up some hints and post them when I get home from work this afternoon.
I'll work up some hints and post them when I get home from work this afternoon.
02-16-2015, 01:10 PM
What warbird?
1 - Developed from a previous design that never went into service
2 - Twin engine
3 - Many variants including single and dual seat versions
1 - Developed from a previous design that never went into service
2 - Twin engine
3 - Many variants including single and dual seat versions
02-17-2015, 02:42 AM
What warbird?
1 - Developed from a previous design that never went into service
2 - Twin engine
3 - Many variants including single and dual seat versions
4 - Over 800 produced
1 - Developed from a previous design that never went into service
2 - Twin engine
3 - Many variants including single and dual seat versions
4 - Over 800 produced
02-17-2015, 10:00 AM
What warbird?
1 - Developed from a previous design that never went into service
2 - Twin engine
3 - Many variants including single and dual seat versions
4 - Over 800 produced
5 - In military service over 25 years
1 - Developed from a previous design that never went into service
2 - Twin engine
3 - Many variants including single and dual seat versions
4 - Over 800 produced
5 - In military service over 25 years
02-17-2015, 11:50 AM