 | How each fighter reflected each nation's unique culture....| Aviation Discuss How each fighter reflected each nation's unique culture.... in the World War II - Aviation forums; So wich part of the Soviet culture does the Lavochkin series belong to ?; " They talk the talk, but they ... |
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05-15-2005, 04:47 PM
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| So wich part of the Soviet culture does the Lavochkin series belong to ?; " They talk the talk, but they don't walk the walk" ?  
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05-15-2005, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by plan_D Or it could be the Ford GT40 since it was a British design team that designed the GT40. And with that "...it's the Ford that beat the Ferarri..." | Actually I can't see that, by the time the GT40 Mark 2s were there they were typicly american heavy with a huge engine with lots of torque and 500hp more like a P-38. The Mirages were lighter with 5 liter engines more like the P-51s. The Spitfire to me is lighter yet maybe like the Jags. and Aston-Martens, more of a knife fighter?
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05-15-2005, 06:38 PM
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Country:  | The Ford GT40 was designed by the British section of Ford. It was really a joke because of the comment made about the Mc.205 being a Ferrari. I think it could still be similar to the Griffon-engined Spitfires. Sleek and well-hung...I...uh...mean, a lot of power.
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05-15-2005, 06:55 PM
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| British and "well hung" are oxymorons. Now Italian and "well hung" ... 
At the point in time when the Italians exited the war in September of 1943, the Spitfire was inferior to the Regianne Re-2005, Fiat G.55 and probably the Macchi Mc-205 too although the latter is debateable. These were indeed the Ferrari's of the air both in looks and performance.
Don't fret though, the Spitfire will always be the "fish and chips" of the fighter world.
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05-15-2005, 07:06 PM
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Country: | How would you know about the British package, Davidicus? A keen examiner of men's jewels?
The Spitfire Mk.XIV was better than them all. End of story.
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05-15-2005, 10:18 PM
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| I don't think the Mk. XIV was operational by September of '43 when Italy exited the war so at the time that Italy bowed out, they had better fighters in addition to having larger and more powerful penises that featured greater endurance.
As for how I know about the size differential between Brits and Italians: 
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05-16-2005, 12:17 AM
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05-16-2005, 06:21 AM
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05-16-2005, 06:34 AM
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Country:  | morning Dave Italian aircraft are like Italian men very stylish very pretty and never too far from mamas apron strings 
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05-16-2005, 09:16 AM
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| Hey, I resemble that remark ... except about the stylish and pretty part. 
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05-16-2005, 10:04 AM
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The Spitfire Mk.IX would still handle itself perfectly well with any Italian fighter. Superior RAF pilots that don't surrender when the enemy starts firing have something to do with that.
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05-16-2005, 10:17 AM
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Country:  | Yeah but the British dont have their stunning good looks to worry about. a couple of bullets in their arm can only improve them, whereas the Italians have to preserve their beauty. 
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05-16-2005, 10:18 AM
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05-16-2005, 10:20 AM
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05-16-2005, 10:21 AM
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Country: | hey the RAF pilots were very dashing, a pair of RAF wings almost garanteed you'd score with any woman you wanted.........
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