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05-26-2005, 08:47 AM
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I've always thought the Liberator was the best at this but what does everybody else think?
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05-26-2005, 09:02 AM
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#2 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country:  | PBY HANDS DOWN! =D>
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05-26-2005, 09:23 AM
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#3 | | Your ad here. ;)
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Country: | I gotta go with FBJ on this one. Catalina.
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05-26-2005, 09:31 AM
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Country: | Tell that to 120 Squadron- they got 14 U-Boat kills
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05-26-2005, 09:38 AM
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#5 | | Your ad here. ;)
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Country: | Yes, but maritime patrols also picked up downed airmen. Simple to do in a catalina, just put it down on the water and bring him home.
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05-26-2005, 09:53 AM
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#6 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country: | The Cat participated in all theaters during WW2 (With the exception of the Russian Front  ) destroyed subs, ships, picked up downed airmen, reconnaissance (found the Bismark and the Japanese fleet at Midway) conducted conventional bombing and even torpedo strikes. The Lib and and the Sunderland performed well, but the Cat, thought to be totally obsolete, in my opinion proved its worth ten-fold by performing functions that it's original designers wouldn't of dreamed of!
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05-26-2005, 10:12 AM
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05-26-2005, 11:32 AM
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#8 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | Sunderland..........
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05-26-2005, 11:38 AM
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Sunderland
Swordfish in that order | |
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05-26-2005, 11:40 AM
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#10 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | yes the swordfish is cirtainly up there with the best..........
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05-26-2005, 11:41 AM
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05-26-2005, 11:44 AM
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#12 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | well, what exactly are we looking for in a maritime patrol aircraft??
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05-26-2005, 11:56 AM
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Country: | 1000 miles range or 9 + hours flying time with extra fuel tank wasn't bad for a relitively smallish plane and with a stall speed of only around 60-70 kts it was ideal for stooging around targets.
When throttled back in a shallow dive almost as quiet as a glider ideal for night attacks. | |
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05-26-2005, 11:58 AM
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| The Cat has to get the vote although from a crew members perspective the Sunderland was probably more comfortable. | |
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05-26-2005, 12:01 PM
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#15 | | Master of Ewes
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Country: | you kidding me!! the sunderland was huge, you could invite the entire RAF around for a party in that fusilage.......
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