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Some pics of aircraft clipping the tree-tops during WWII. Sources are noted, otherwise unknown.
Last edited by Njaco; 12-29-2010 at 12:12 PM.
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Great stuff Chris. The Mosquito, code HT-E, is not WW2 though. It's a TIII, which was owned and operated by BAe at Chester, UK, until a fatal crash at Barton, Manchester, in the mid 1990s. That actually looks like one of my pics, but can't be sure. On air-show practice days, the pilot used to bring the kite in very low, and I mean low, with only a couple of feet clearance under the props ! It was a great aircraft, and great crew, sadly missed.
Thanks! I thought something was amiss with that pic - didn't look like it was taken 60+ years ago. Also thought that Ameins raid pic would interest you.
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Nice pics. I have them all ID'd except the 3rd one down. At first glance, looking at the nose, I thought it was a Coronado. Then I noticed the 6 engines and the tail was wrong. What is that?
Nevermind, I just ID'd it as a BV 238. Is that right?
Wiki says it's the only one ever made so that's a rare pic
Bv 238 - correct!
I believe its a pic of the taxxing trials on Lake Schaal in April 1944.
Last edited by Njaco; 12-29-2010 at 12:16 PM.
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Good shots! Particularly like that second one with the SM79's.
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Betty Torpedo bombers, notice how the higher aircraft is getting most of the AA fire
d@mn thats low!
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Here is what a low pass looks like from inside. I asked my pilot if we were trimming weeds.
Wheee! Bearcat on a low and fast pass.
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Doug Jardine wowing Riverside.
Thats a few of the ones I have, that I can publish without getting anyone in trouble.
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Great shots Eric!
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EXCELLENT PHOTOS AND SHOTS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!
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love that pic of the Betty's
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