The Greatest Attack Aircraft of All Time... - Page 3 - Aircraft of World War II

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-02-2006, 11:18 AM

Dont take me wrong the A-1 was a great aircraft and you are certainly entitled to your opinion.

The A-10 however has been successful in Iraq (twice), Kuwait, Afganistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and based off of the service there it would have been successfull in Germany as well if the Russians had attacked (based off of the way it performed in Bosnia and Kosovo.).

Twitch · 07-02-2006, 11:40 AM

I feel a special afinity for ther Spads due to the fact that they had a close personal hand in keeping us breathing several times. After a B-52 strike once that didn't kill the target a section of A-1s came in at like 100 knots and pickled their ordnance on Charlie dead on. And I remember my high school history teacher who was also a Marine fondly recalling how they saved his butt in Korea. Who knows, maybe even the same exact planes.

davparlr · 07-02-2006, 05:46 PM

I thought this was where we were talking about low flying Brits but I was wrong. Anyway, here is a sight that looks interesting. I didn't watch it all but the few frames I saw looked good. Looked low and British.

YouTube - fly

FLYBOYJ · 07-02-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch

I feel a special afinity for ther Spads due to the fact that they had a close personal hand in keeping us breathing several times. After a B-52 strike once that didn't kill the target a section of A-1s came in at like 100 knots and pickled their ordnance on Charlie dead on. And I remember my high school history teacher who was also a Marine fondly recalling how they saved his butt in Korea. Who knows, maybe even the same exact planes.

My brother was with the 82nd AB in Vietnam 1968-69. He spent time in the Ashore Valley and in Hue. He has called in airstrikes and says continually that the Skyraider is one of the things that kept him alive while in Vietnam.

Glider · 07-08-2006, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by davparlr

I thought this was where we were talking about low flying Brits but I was wrong. Anyway, here is a sight that looks interesting. I didn't watch it all but the few frames I saw looked good. Looked low and British.

YouTube - fly

I think you will find they were Mirage F1's and presumably French but an excellent clip.

Twitch · 07-11-2006, 01:44 PM

Flyboy- I was there right after him.

syscom3 · 07-11-2006, 02:05 PM

The Israeli's used A4 Skyhawks with deadly effect against Arab tank formations.

A1 or A4......... a toss up for which was most effective in what it was supposed to do.

trackend · 07-11-2006, 02:34 PM

I like the Sky raider as well Joe I still think its an ugly thing though

FLYBOYJ · 07-11-2006, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch

Flyboy- I was there right after him.

Wow - you guys could share some memories. He's still in the guard - he trying to go to Iraq at 57!!! God help THEM!

FLYBOYJ · 07-11-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by trackend

I like the Sky raider as well Joe I still think its an ugly thing though

AGREE!!!

evangilder · 07-12-2006, 08:54 AM

Nice shot Lee. That seems a common paint scheme with the Spads. I think it may depend on the era. For Korea and Vietnam, I would say the A-1 without a doubt. From the 80s on, the A-10. Both are incredibly effective. Check out the speed brake on the Skyraider! They are only that big on the A-1H, according to Skyraider Bob.

trackend · 07-12-2006, 10:08 AM

Great shots Eric I bet when you dropped that plate it was like standing on the stop pedal. The ordnance is not bad either.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 07-12-2006, 11:54 AM

Nice shots there.

Gnomey · 07-12-2006, 12:08 PM

Good shots Eric!

evangilder · 07-13-2006, 08:28 AM

Cheers guys. I would imagine pulling the speed brakes on the A-1H would be like getting hit with a very large gust of wind. I am still amazed every time I see those things. You do notice the speed change from the ground. Notice that he is pulling out of a dive in that shot. Obviously need a good airspeed before opening them up. But it is a good demonstration of how the A-1 could get to a hot spot quickly, slow down for attack, and then accelerate away.

View Poll Results: The Greatest Attack Aircraft of All Time...
A-10 Thunderbolt {Warthog}	63	49.61%
A-4 Skyhawk	12	9.45%
Sepecat Jaguar	6	4.72%
Su-25 Frogfoot	3	2.36%
BAE Harrier II	5	3.94%
Mig-23 (BN)	1	0.79%
A-1H Skyraider	14	11.02%
AC-130U Spectre {Spooky}	4	3.15%
P-47D {Triple-tube 4.5 in. rockets}	6	4.72%
Il-2 Type 3M {37mm cannon}	8	6.30%
Fw 190F-9 {Panzerblitz}	5	3.94%
Voters: 127. You may not vote on this poll

07-02-2006, 11:18 AM	#31
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,065	Dont take me wrong the A-1 was a great aircraft and you are certainly entitled to your opinion. The A-10 however has been successful in Iraq (twice), Kuwait, Afganistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and based off of the service there it would have been successfull in Germany as well if the Russians had attacked (based off of the way it performed in Bosnia and Kosovo.). __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

07-02-2006, 11:40 AM	#32
Twitch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: City of the Angels California Posts: 809	I feel a special afinity for ther Spads due to the fact that they had a close personal hand in keeping us breathing several times. After a B-52 strike once that didn't kill the target a section of A-1s came in at like 100 knots and pickled their ordnance on Charlie dead on. And I remember my high school history teacher who was also a Marine fondly recalling how they saved his butt in Korea. Who knows, maybe even the same exact planes. __________________

07-11-2006, 01:44 PM	#36
Twitch Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: City of the Angels California Posts: 809	Flyboy- I was there right after him. __________________

07-11-2006, 02:05 PM	#37
syscom3 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 10,811	The Israeli's used A4 Skyhawks with deadly effect against Arab tank formations. A1 or A4......... a toss up for which was most effective in what it was supposed to do. __________________ "Pilot to copilot..... what are those mountain goats doing up here in the clouds?"

07-02-2006, 05:46 PM	#33
davparlr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,562	I thought this was where we were talking about low flying Brits but I was wrong. Anyway, here is a sight that looks interesting. I didn't watch it all but the few frames I saw looked good. Looked low and British. YouTube - fly

07-12-2006, 10:08 AM	#42
trackend Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canvey Island, Essex Posts: 4,030	Great shots Eric I bet when you dropped that plate it was like standing on the stop pedal. The ordnance is not bad either.

07-12-2006, 11:54 AM	#43
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,065	Nice shots there. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

07-12-2006, 12:08 PM	#44
Gnomey "World Traveller" Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Royal Deeside/St Andrews, Scotland, UK Posts: 16,510	Good shots Eric! __________________ "Success is not Final, Failure is not Fatal, it is the Courage to Continue that Counts" Sir Winston Churchill "To him the People of the World Largely owe the Freedom and Liberties they Enjoy Today" Enscription on Hugh Dowding's (AOC Fighter Command 1936-40) statue in London WW2 Talk: A WW2 Discussion Forum My Photo Collections on Flickr

07-13-2006, 08:28 AM	#45
evangilder "Shooter" Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 15,420	Cheers guys. I would imagine pulling the speed brakes on the A-1H would be like getting hit with a very large gust of wind. I am still amazed every time I see those things. You do notice the speed change from the ground. Notice that he is pulling out of a dive in that shot. Obviously need a good airspeed before opening them up. But it is a good demonstration of how the A-1 could get to a hot spot quickly, slow down for attack, and then accelerate away. __________________ For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return. Leonardo Da Vinci

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