Ernie P.

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And JohnnyS takes his first shot. A little wide of the mark, but he prepares his second shot and.... No Bullseye on the first shot, JohnnyS; but here's a bonus clue to reward your participation. I'm sure your second try will be closer. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.

Ernie P.

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Well, tunakuts 3d has it figured out after some hard searching. But as he was last up, he wants some one else to take the lead. So, here's a morning clue to help the rest of you catch up. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.

FalconD

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I'm not sure of its designation, but is this it?

tunakuts3d

you gotta be joking! read clue #14

Ernie P.

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Well, FalconD; that's quite a pic. I'm not at all sure what it is, although I suspect it's photo shopped, but it isn't the plane for which we seek. Maybe this afternoon clue will assist your search. Thanks for playing, and keep trying. You'll get it if you try. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.

Hydro Junkie

Martinsyde F.4 Buzzard

Ernie P.

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Now there's a well thought out, though incorrect, answer. You're starting to narrow it down, Hydro Junkie; keep at it. And here is a late night bonus clue to reward your participation. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.

Hydro Junkie

Okay, throw a curve ball at us. If you hadn't put in clue 14 about being a bipe, I would have said the F8F Bearcat AND THEN you throw in the word "BOMBER"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Have a heart already

Ernie P.

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I have a heart. It may, however, be three sizes too small. So, here's a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.

Hydro Junkie

Ansaldo A 1 Balilla (Hunter) or SPAD S XIII

Ernie P.

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Hydro Junkie; both well thought out and defendable answers, though both incorrect. However, I'll award a bonus clue to reward your participation. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.

N1EDM

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It's beginning to sound like a Macchi but can't pin it down....

Ernie P.

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Not a Macchi; but this may help. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This aircraft unfortunately came along toward the end of its war; and was therefore immediately an unneeded aircraft.
2. It was, however, an excellent aircraft.
3. The first prototype flew before war’s end, but couldn’t make the required ceiling.
4. The second prototype had a larger wingspan, and was able to make the required altitude.
5. But by then, the war was over.
6. Still, it was put into production and proved to be a capable performer; both as a military aircraft and in civilian hands.
7. It was the fastest military aircraft of its time.
8. Initial deliveries of the aircraft were slow in coming; mainly because the war was over and no one was in all that much of a rush.
9. By the time it was being delivered, the war had been over for several years.
10. Fortunately, it was, for the time, a popular export aircraft.
11. License built versions were built.
12. Racing versions were developed and were successful.
13. It was a single seat fighter aircraft.
14. It was a tractor biplane.
15. It served in combat.
16. It had ailerons on the lower wing only.
17. Some of the racing versions were built with a reduced wingspan.
18. It was used by more than a half dozen different countries’ militaries; in addition to the racing versions.
19. The racing versions won some pretty prestigious events.
20. One racing version reached nearly 200 MPH.
21. It was an equal span biplane.
22. It was used, and was successful, as a fighter.
23. It was used, and was successful, as a bomber.
24. It was used, and was successful, as a racer.
25. It was used, and was successful, as a float plane.
26. It was copied and used, and was successful, in another country’s military.
27. There was a tendency to enter a spin rather easily.
28. It was noted for having a very powerful engine.
29. The prototype had ailerons on both the upper and lower wings.
30. It had a fixed tail skid.
31. It had an open cockpit.