Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.

Hydro Junkie

How about the J-52?

Ernie P.

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Hydro Junkie; I'm familiar with the P&W J52 engine, but not familiar with an aircraft with that designation. Did you perhaps mean the Junkers Ju52? If so, the answer is no; not the plane we're seeking. However, the next clue may help. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.

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I think Hydo Junkie meant to say the JU-52. I had the same thought last night as well.
I have about 4000 hours sitting on top of a P&W J-52 P8 and P408
Sparky

Hydro Junkie

Actually, I had typed JU-52, had the batteries in the wireless keyboard, here at the house, fail midpost. When I retyped the missing letters, I missed the "U"
Gee P8 and 408 say something in the A-6 family, does it not?

Ernie P.

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No correct answers thus far, but I'll still drop a bonus clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.

elmshoot

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Well The JU-52 wasn't the correct answer we BOTH thought of...
Intruders J-52 P8 for 1300 hrs and Prowlers J-52 P408 about 2600, and maybe TA-4J J-52 P6 for 100+ plus the odd other planes in the Navy inventory during my time.
Sparky
As far as the quiz... some Italian or British plane I'm thinking.
Sparky

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.

Hydro Junkie

Almost sounds like the Catalina but I don't think so since it either had removable gear(the -5) or retracts(the -5A)

Ernie P.

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No, not the Catalina, Hydro Junkie. But here's a bonus clue for trying. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.

Ernie P.

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Today's clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.
28. Bomb load was over 1,000 pounds.

Ernie P.

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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.
28. Bomb load was over 1,000 pounds.
29. It was a monoplane.

Ernie P.

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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.
28. Bomb load was over 1,000 pounds.
29. It was a monoplane.
30. By the time the retractable gear version was ready and ordered by the military, the developing aircraft company had been purchased by another company.

Ernie P.

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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.




Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.
28. Bomb load was over 1,000 pounds.
29. It was a monoplane.
30. By the time the retractable gear version was ready and ordered by the military, the developing aircraft company had been purchased by another company.
31. Export versions were sold under the new owning company’s name as “(Name) Model (number)”.

Ernie P.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.
28. Bomb load was over 1,000 pounds.
29. It was a monoplane.
30. By the time the retractable gear version was ready and ordered by the military, the developing aircraft company had been purchased by another company.
31. Export versions were sold under the new owning company’s name as “(Name) Model (number)”.
32. The last reported active service use was in 1954.

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Question: What warbird do I describe?

Clues:

1. This warbird was in front line service for more than 20 years.
2. Although not necessarily with the country of origin.
3. It was, after all, utilized by at least ten countries.
4. It was, for the time, considered to be a very good aircraft.
5. Designed for a single mission.
6. A mission that was redefined regarding aircraft design, thus eliminating our subject aircraft from consideration.
7. Nevertheless, several hundred were produced.
8. It was also used as a patrol aircraft.
9. It was a popular aircraft, very reliable, with no handling vices.
10. This aircraft was used in two simultaneous, though not connected, wars.
11. It was actually derived from a transport aircraft.
12. The original prototype aircraft was submitted for testing, and was accepted after some modifications were specified by the military.
13. Among those modifications was the fitting of fixed landing gear, rather than the semi-retractable landing gear of the prototype.
14. The aircraft had perforated flaps.
15. The fixed landing gear had partial fairings.
16. It had both internal and external bomb racks.
17. An “A” version was quickly produced that featured fully retractable landing gear.
18. The military quickly purchased the new variant; but within two years a new specification, mandated for all aircraft of this type, eliminated this successful plane from further consideration.
19. Nevertheless, the aircraft was still a good plane, and began to sell in other countries.
20. In the end, at least nine foreign countries utilized this aircraft.
21. Of course, a war was looming.
22. Once war broke out, the plane was used for coastal patrol duties.
23. Then, they were used as utility aircraft.
24. The producing country finally retired the last of them before the end of the war.
25. Two crew members.
26. Pilot and gunner.
27. Armament was five machine guns.
28. Bomb load was over 1,000 pounds.
29. It was a monoplane.
30. By the time the retractable gear version was ready and ordered by the military, the developing aircraft company had been purchased by another company.
31. Export versions were sold under the new owning company’s name as “(Name) Model (number)”.
32. The last reported active service use was in 1954.
33. By Argentina.