uncljoe

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Grumman F10F Jaguar

rcguy59

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Way to go, uncljoe. I thought that last clue might do it. The Jaguar wasn't exactly one of Grumman's finest, but they did learn a lot from it.

uncljoe

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Anyone with a question please jump in
Semper Fi

rcguy59

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OK, here's an easy one. Name three automobiles that were actually named after warbirds.

1. Two were American, one was not.

2. One jet, two recips.

3. One of the cars is still being made.

Ernie P.

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Off the top of my head, I can think of at least a dozen warbirds/cars with the same name. But... That doesn't mean the cars were actually named for the planes. In some cases, it may have been simply coincidence. Only so many names, right? Interesting question, rcguy59. Thanks; Ernie P.

Hydro Junkie

You're probably going to have the Mustang on that list but it was actually named after the wild horses in the American southwest

Top_Gunn

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OK, I'll take a shot. Alas, extensive searching has failed to turn up a car named after the Fairey Flycatcher, so:

For the piston engine planes, how about the Ford Mustang (still made) and the Triumph Spitfire not American). According to wikipedia:

"Executive stylist John Najjar, who was a fan of the World War II P-51 Mustang fighter plane, is credited by Ford to have suggested the name. Najjar co-designed the first prototype of the Ford Mustang known as Ford Mustang I in 1961, working jointly with fellow Ford stylist Philip T. Clark."


For jets, there are a lot. Mercury Cougar, Plymouth Fury, Olds Cutlass, Mercury Meteor, AMC (I think) Eagle, plus all the ones I haven't thought of. But, as Ernie said, it's hard to know whether these were cases of the car being named for the plane or just coincidental use of the same name for a plane and a car.

rcguy59

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The three I'm looking for here were ACTUALLY named after warbirds (documented) and not merely a coincidence.

rcguy59

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1. Two were American, one was not.

2. One jet, two recips.

3. One of the cars is still being made.

4. All were single-engined warbirds.

SimonCraig1

The Saab Viggen was named after the.... Saab Viggen

Top_Gunn

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And the Oldsmobile Starfire was named after the F-94, according to Wikipedia, so we have two jets.

There are claims that the Triumph Spitfire was named after the airplane (e.g. http://www.danjedlicka.com/classic_c..._spitfire.html), but I've also found people who say there is no record of where the name came from.

Ernie P.

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Actually, the Royal Navy had ships named "Spitfire" quite some time ago. Like, in sailing days. Thanks; Ernie P.

rcguy59

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Since Top_Gunn got the first two, I'd say he's gotten it. I was only looking for three, but there seem to be far more than I imagined. The three I was looking for were the Ford Mustang, Triumph Spitfire and the Buick La Sabre. As far as ships being named "Spitfire", the Brits also called a type of ship "Corvettes". It's all yours, Topp_Gunn.

Evenbigger D

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Dodge Hellcat, currently being made, definitely named after the aircraft.

Top_Gunn

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Well, I think SimonCraig1 should get the credit, since he came up with the clearest and most indisputable "named after" case possible. It's like calling the car "Junior." I had a couple of Saabs back in the day, but didn't realize they had names. That must have started after they became expensive. Anyway, I don't have a good question ready, If he doesn't want it, the floor's open.

rcguy59

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Many folks have posted many guesses that met the clues at the time, but were not what the question's OP had in mind. That doesn't make them "right" in the context of this thread.

Ernie P.

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I have to agree with rcguy59. If nothing else, if the Spit was one answer, and two of the planes were American, then the jet had to be American. He named Top_Gunn as the winner. Top_Gunn has declined in favor of SimonCraig1; and stated if SimonCraig1 doesn't want the lead, the floor is open. So how about we give SimonCraig1 a chance to either post a question or declare the floor open? Thanks; Ernie P.

SimonCraig1

I held back to let the discussion flow but I think I have an interesting question:

I'm looking for a pilot:
1. An ace he is credited with having one of the planes he shot down repaired, rearmed and repainted (at least the insignia!).
2. It is not confirmed that he ever flew this plane operationally.

SimonCraig1

I'm looking for a pilot:
1. An ace he is credited with having one of the planes he shot down repaired, rearmed and repainted (at least the insignia!).
2. It is not confirmed that he ever flew this plane operationally.
3. The armament conversion was probably made easier as the engine, cowling and mount were very similar.
4. He was seriously wounded in two wars.

SimonCraig1

I'm looking for a pilot:
1. An ace he is credited with having one of the planes he shot down repaired, rearmed and repainted (at least the insignia!).
2. It is not confirmed that he ever flew this plane operationally.
3. The armament conversion was probably made easier as the engine, cowling and mount were very similar.
4. He was seriously wounded in two wars.
5. He first saw the form of warfare that was to be identified with him, while observing military maneuvers in another country.

castlebravo

Billy Mitchell


CB

SimonCraig1

Nope, not Billy Mitchell, here's another clue (which could also fit BM).

I'm looking for a pilot:
1. An ace he is credited with having one of the planes he shot down repaired, rearmed and repainted (at least the insignia!).
2. It is not confirmed that he ever flew this plane operationally.
3. The armament conversion was probably made easier as the engine, cowling and mount were very similar.
4. He was seriously wounded in two wars.
5. He first saw the form of warfare that was to be identified with him, while observing military maneuvers in another country.
6. His most comprehensive victory was unfortunately for him, and everyone involved, Pyrrhic.

SimonCraig1

I'm looking for a pilot:
1. An ace he is credited with having one of the planes he shot down repaired, rearmed and repainted (at least the insignia!).
2. It is not confirmed that he ever flew this plane operationally.
3. The armament conversion was probably made easier as the engine, cowling and mount were very similar.
4. He was seriously wounded in two wars.
5. He first saw the form of warfare that was to be identified with him, while observing military maneuvers in another country.
6. His most comprehensive victory was unfortunately for him, and everyone involved, Pyrrhic
7. Ironically the enemy was sufficiently impressed by this and other actions to actively pursue this type of combat, with mixed effects..

rcguy59

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Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris.

Hydro Junkie

Curtis LeMay