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12-20-2004, 07:34 PM
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| Experimental Aircraft of WW2 Germany Hello! I received a copy of an article recently, which describes Adalbert Schmid's c. 1942 experimental aircraft propelled by flapping wings. According to the article, which appeared in the German magazine Weltluftfahrt after the war, this aircraft flew successfully a number of times despite the unusual means of propulsion. I'd like to know if anyone has more information about this project, or other flapping wing aircraft reported to have made successful flights. Thank you, Nathan Chronister |
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12-21-2004, 07:58 AM
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  | Hmm never heard of that - Ill have a look around for you  |
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12-22-2004, 09:44 AM
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| Thanks. I'd really appreciate it. I know there are several books about WW2 experimental aircraft. Does anyone know if they talk about flapping wings? |
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12-31-2004, 11:24 AM
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| Cheddar cheese, that sig file image is a strange photo. Are these cars up on a roof or something? |
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12-31-2004, 02:24 PM
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| i think that's a car in a rear view mirror..............
__________________  "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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12-31-2004, 02:32 PM
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| Minister of Whoopass   Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi
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| It is a reflection of the front nose of a Ford Mustang in a rear view mirror.... Why he has it as his siggy is beyond me.....
__________________  My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk |
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12-31-2004, 02:35 PM
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| what does your siggy mean??
__________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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12-31-2004, 03:02 PM
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| Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi
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| Hurensohn: Son of a Bitch!!!!! Hau Ab: Piss Off!!!!! The bottom saying: To My Wingman: Thanks for nothing, you backstabbing son of a scraggy bitch whore....
__________________ My IL2 Video Tribute to My Grandfather: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtzN5RuNNJk |
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12-31-2004, 03:10 PM
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|  Perfect! |
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12-31-2004, 03:13 PM
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| very good
__________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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12-31-2004, 03:17 PM
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| Minister of Whoopass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Long Island Native in Mississippi
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| I thought it rather witty...... 4 against 1?? Not very fair wouldnt u say????
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12-31-2004, 03:18 PM
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| Nope! Looks like he's screwed! |
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12-31-2004, 03:21 PM
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| good drawing though............
__________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy." |
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12-31-2004, 03:22 PM
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| About as screwed as u can get in aerial combat, hence why I like the pic so much.... The sayings just came natural I suppose.....
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01-03-2005, 06:06 PM
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