Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
02-25-2019, 03:27 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
02-25-2019, 01:33 PM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
02-25-2019, 08:50 PM
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Good try, Sparky; but not the aircraft we seek. But you do get a bonus clue for your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
02-26-2019, 03:11 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
02-26-2019, 09:41 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
02-26-2019, 02:11 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
02-27-2019, 02:52 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
02-27-2019, 09:10 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
02-27-2019, 10:50 AM
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Not the P-39, Sir; but here's another bonus clue to aid your search. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
02-27-2019, 03:52 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
02-28-2019, 03:54 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
02-28-2019, 08:56 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
02-28-2019, 04:15 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
03-01-2019, 05:06 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
03-01-2019, 09:14 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
03-01-2019, 11:35 AM
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A slightly early evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
03-02-2019, 05:29 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
03-03-2019, 04:06 AM
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Today's clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
03-04-2019, 06:29 AM
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
03-04-2019, 07:37 AM
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Sparky; assuming you're taking about the Fokker C.I, the two seater D.VII, no. Our subject aircraft was "second best" to an aircraft of similar configuration and dimensions, and the exact same mission. But here's another clue to narrow your search. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
26. Which gave it an empty weight of a bit under 1,600 pounds.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
26. Which gave it an empty weight of a bit under 1,600 pounds.
03-04-2019, 10:52 AM
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
26. Which gave it an empty weight of a bit under 1,600 pounds.
27. Our subject aircraft had an endurance of around 2-1/2 hours.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
26. Which gave it an empty weight of a bit under 1,600 pounds.
27. Our subject aircraft had an endurance of around 2-1/2 hours.
03-04-2019, 02:45 PM
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
26. Which gave it an empty weight of a bit under 1,600 pounds.
27. Our subject aircraft had an endurance of around 2-1/2 hours.
28. Which was actually a good bit better than the “better airplane” that was favored.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was unfortunate enough to come into existence at the same time as a great and iconic aircraft.
2. A great and iconic aircraft that was much more favored by the pilots of the time.
3. As such, it was definitely considered “second best” by the men who flew it.
4. It was, however, at least an equal to the enemy aircraft against which it was matched.
5. Ironically, it was designed to emulate features of a current enemy aircraft.
6. The wing design of a foreign aircraft was largely emulated, if not outright copied, in the design of our subject aircraft.
7. Our subject aircraft was very strongly constructed, but was described as being somewhat heavy on the controls.
8. When compared with the favored aircraft, the typical comparison was that of thoroughbred horses and cart horses.
9. In an open competition with other potential manufacturers, another aircraft, already in production, was the clear choice of most of the judges.
10. However, at least two evaluators, one of whom was a famous and high scoring ace, preferred our subject aircraft.
11. His influence was such that several hundred, but less than 1,000, of our subject aircraft were produced.
12. Difficulties with the radiator delayed initial deliveries of production aircraft, but not for long.
13. Our subject aircraft could match its “better” partner in speed; and even out dive it; but it didn’t handle as easily or well.
14. It was also slower in a climb.
15. And was sometimes difficult to land.
16. After the first few hundred had been produced, the shape of the rudder and vertical stabilizer were changed to a more rounded appearance.
17. Four or five aircraft survive today; all in museums of one sort or another.
18. The aircraft appeared in at least two famous movies.
19. This was also the last aircraft of this manufacturer to go into widespread service.
20. Both our subject aircraft and its superior brother were biplanes.
21. Both were armed with two machine guns.
22. And both had a top speed of 100 MPH and change.
23. Which seems reasonable, as both had the same engines.
24. And both had wingspans between twenty nine (29) and thirty (30) feet.
25. Our subject aircraft was a bit heavier, at around 100 pounds more.
26. Which gave it an empty weight of a bit under 1,600 pounds.
27. Our subject aircraft had an endurance of around 2-1/2 hours.
28. Which was actually a good bit better than the “better airplane” that was favored.
