Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
09-17-2015, 08:15 AM
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Both good guesses men. . . but not the plane I have in mind. So, here is your next clue bit ~
2) This bird was the designer’s first monoplane. It was created as an executive transport but wound up being used primarily by the military. It was very rugged in construction.
2) This bird was the designer’s first monoplane. It was created as an executive transport but wound up being used primarily by the military. It was very rugged in construction.
09-17-2015, 11:07 AM
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Nope - not that one but the Beech 18 is certainly in the same vein - here is another clue that might help out . . .
3) In addition to the US Military branches, this model was sold to the RAF, RCAF, France, Japan, Portugal, Peru, and other foreign countries
3) In addition to the US Military branches, this model was sold to the RAF, RCAF, France, Japan, Portugal, Peru, and other foreign countries
09-17-2015, 12:06 PM
Dakota / DC-3 / C-47 / Gooney Bird / AC-47 Puff the Magic Dragon / R4D / SkyTrain / ect
09-17-2015, 01:40 PM
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> The shotgun approach - I love it! Those ships are all in the category that my mystery ship belongs to - although I’m aiming for a little smaller ‘executive transport’ (people were a little smaller back then - right?) 
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So, here is another tip that may prove helpful ~
4) Prior to creating his own business - the designer of this warbird worked for (among others) Grover Loening (not the Wright Brothers!). [ack - the anesthetic must not have completely worn off from my cataract surgery yesterday! sorry for the error!]
--DJ
)So, here is another tip that may prove helpful ~
4) Prior to creating his own business - the designer of this warbird worked for (among others) Grover Loening (not the Wright Brothers!). [ack - the anesthetic must not have completely worn off from my cataract surgery yesterday! sorry for the error!]
--DJ
Last edited by David Johnston; 09-17-2015 at 02:04 PM. Reason: Loening Aeronautical rather than Wright Bros.
09-17-2015, 02:11 PM
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Wow - another great possibility (sorry again about the Wright Bros error) - but not the craft that I describe.
But as a reward - here is another (hopefully more accurate) clue!
5) One of these ships has been on display between the Boeing 747 and the French Concorde at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia
--DJ
But as a reward - here is another (hopefully more accurate) clue!
5) One of these ships has been on display between the Boeing 747 and the French Concorde at the Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia
--DJ
09-17-2015, 02:45 PM
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09-17-2015, 04:03 PM
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1. This aircraft has been used to "change the weather"
2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
Please copy/past and add clues ... Makes things easier to keep all clues in mind.
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1. This aircraft has been used to "change the weather"
2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
Please copy/past and add clues ... Makes things easier to keep all clues in mind.
Thank U
09-18-2015, 08:16 AM
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1. This aircraft has been used to "change the weather"
2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
3. 123 of these aircraft have been made
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2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
3. 123 of these aircraft have been made
CB
09-18-2015, 10:40 AM
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1. This aircraft has been used to "change the weather"
2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
3. 123 of these aircraft have been made
4. This AC has been used for a "Parade"
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2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
3. 123 of these aircraft have been made
4. This AC has been used for a "Parade"
CB
09-18-2015, 11:52 AM
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1. This aircraft has been used to "change the weather"
2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
3. 123 of these aircraft have been made
4. This AC has been used for a "Parade"
5. One of these AC was immediately withdrawn from service because it became "radioactive"
CB
2. This aircraft has 2 features that were similar in certain Boeing aircraft....but this is far from a Boeing aircraft...
3. 123 of these aircraft have been made
4. This AC has been used for a "Parade"
5. One of these AC was immediately withdrawn from service because it became "radioactive"
CB
09-19-2015, 07:06 PM
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09-20-2015, 06:31 AM
What warbird?
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
09-20-2015, 11:44 AM
What warbird?
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
09-20-2015, 10:36 PM
What warbird?
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
5) The man who founded the company that designed it was an "ace" in an earlier war.
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
5) The man who founded the company that designed it was an "ace" in an earlier war.
09-21-2015, 03:11 AM
What warbird?
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
5) The man who founded the company that designed it was an "ace" in an earlier war.
6) There have been modern reproductions available as plans, kits and certified aircraft - in 75% size.
1) In the main conflict where it was used, it was used by both sides.
2) Its wings could be folded back.
3) The many variants include anti-submarine and "COIN" versions.
4) At least one "victory" AGAINST this type involved the use of .45 caliber guns.
5) The man who founded the company that designed it was an "ace" in an earlier war.
6) There have been modern reproductions available as plans, kits and certified aircraft - in 75% size.
09-21-2015, 04:05 AM
Almost sounds like a Mustang. There are companies that make 75% versions of it and I know it was flown by both the allies and Luftwaffe, crashed versions that were repaired/rebuilt in the later case.