01-24-2008, 13:10 PM
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#139 (permalink)
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Banished
Military Professional
Join Date: 09-15-06
Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Albany Rifles
The Devastator was the US Navy's first all metal carrier aircraft....hence the need for brakes...just a clarification of what BadKharma said.
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Just what are you disputing about in my answer to BadKharma?  I merely pointed out that it was not the first all metal aircraft. It may well have been the first all metal aircraft that operated from US Navy carriers. I'm not sure of the connection between the neccesity of wheel brakes with the materials used in airframe construction so I would appreciate clarification on that. I'm sure the introduction of brakes made for safer operation of the aircraft on the flight deck whatever materials were used in its construction. |
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