 | Possible End of the ww2| Old Threads Discuss Possible End of the ww2 in the Old Stuff forums; I was reading the other day about a kind of jump (not sure what its called) where you go up ... |
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05-21-2005, 09:32 AM
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#271 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country:  | I was reading the other day about a kind of jump (not sure what its called) where you go up in a Helicopter and hover over a net at a given altitude. You then Free fall, without a chute, into the net 
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05-21-2005, 09:46 AM
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#272 | | He who does not skim
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Country:  | I know what kind of jump that is: Stupid! | |
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05-21-2005, 09:50 AM
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#273 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country: | Ugh I cant find what it was called 
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05-21-2005, 09:51 AM
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#274 | | Konfused with a 'K'
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Country: | Oop no, I got it...Its called SCAD diving.
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05-22-2005, 01:57 PM
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#275 | | Der Crewchief
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Originally Posted by MP-Willow C-47s were everywhere. In the CBI they were a big part of the "Hump" misions. I have seen a picture of one with camel mission mrks on it. | That I know, I was just implying that I did not know about picking up special ops in Europe or Asia.
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05-23-2005, 01:29 PM
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#276 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Adler that is fine.
C-46 was made to hold the bigger stuff, just like the C-53 was for troops. But they all were born from the DC-3, what a great bird. The "Hump" claimed a lot of aircrews and planes. I think that was the hardest mission to fly. But that helped to develope the airlift Comand 
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05-23-2005, 01:56 PM
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#277 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | Actually, the C-46 was evolved from the Curtiss CW-20 airliner.
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05-24-2005, 12:50 PM
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#278 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | I knew it was evolved from an airliner but I was not sure which one. What can you tell me about the CW-20?
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05-24-2005, 04:22 PM
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#279 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | A bit. The design actually goes back to the 1930s, although it first flew in 1940, if memory serves correctly. The CW-20 was the first pressurized airliner. The Army never flew them pressurized though. Give me a couple of weeks and I will get a full rundown for you. I am working on a presentation on the C-46 for July at the museum. Once I have all the info compile, I can tell you a lot more. I am taking a week off from research as I just gave a presentation over the weekend.
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05-26-2005, 08:00 AM
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#280 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Actually you are right. Now I remember. There is one at the National Air and Space Museum. It is a civilian airliner for Pan Am and it said about how it was the first pressurized airliner.
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05-26-2005, 09:44 AM
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#281 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I picked up alot of facts about the C-46 from being around one at the museum. We have had hump pilots visit and spend some misty-eyed tours in "China Doll". It's very moving to see these guys get choked up at the site of something they flew over 50 years ago.
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05-26-2005, 01:24 PM
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#282 | | Der Crewchief
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05-27-2005, 02:44 PM
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#283 | | Senior Member
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Country: | Evenglider, thanks for the help. I would love to read your presentation when you get it done. I cannot get to see it, but unless it is webcast maybe
As for wistyeyed, I do when I see these old birds or even the families of pilots or crews. To think how meny young men never sew there children. That is why I am glad we are saving some of these planes to keep flying.
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05-27-2005, 03:02 PM
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#284 | | "Shooter"
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Country: | I have an article on the TBM Avenger I need to get written first before I do the C-46. Not to worry, it should be a couple of weeks or so.
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05-31-2005, 02:20 PM
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#285 | | Senior Member
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Country: | Evenglider thanks. The TBM, it did a little bit of everything yes? Am I right to say it was one of the first COD. planes? Also did some have extra seats put in the bomb bay?
I really like your sig for Memorial Day!!! 
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