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Anyhoo, my next subject is the mighty Beaufighter
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that top picture's fantastic!
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Yeah it is! Good stuff!
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the lancaster kicks ass that top picture's fantastic!
It almost looks as though the bloke on the left is holding up a balloon Beaufighter.
A superb shot though, like the others.
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Good job Wildcat.
I like the picture of the squadron's motto..."spookus sneakinus"
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Great pictures. Nice and clear!
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Great pics Wildcat!!
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Nonskimmer It almost looks as though the bloke on the left is holding up a balloon Beaufighter.
A superb shot though, like the others.
well it might fool the japs
how much would you give to have a massive plane balloon as a kid! ok, as an adult too
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the lancaster kicks ass how much would you give to have a massive plane balloon as a kid! ok, as an adult too
It'd go well with your blow up doll hey Lanc
Some Mossie pics.
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Thought I would throw in this quick clip...
YouTube - Lockheed Hudson crash, 1940's
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Wildcat It'd go well with your blow up doll hey Lanc
whilst i don't encourage jokes against me i feel i must point out that site policy dictates it'd have to be a blow up sheep not a woman
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the lancaster kicks ass whilst i don't encourage jokes against me i feel i must point out that site policy dictates it'd have to be a blow up sheep not a woman
Well I didn't want to be too nasty now did I
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Lanc. First rule of humility is "Never encourage the staff".
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Matt308 And Wildcat, that clip was tragic. A foolish maneauver that was paid for handsomely.
The worse part is those a/c were making a public relations film about Beaufort torpedo bombers. The a/c were filmed making a mock torpedo run and were then to perform a "prince of wales" manoeuvre which ended in the tragic death of 8 men.
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Some clips from the movie "Kokoda" for anyone interested. Nothing to do with a/c but this is my thread so I can do what I like
YouTube - Kododa YouTube - Kokoda
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