Aviation Quiz - Page 19

RustyBattleship · 02-18-2008, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by T_igger_cs_30

Did we get the answer to Glyn's question ?

Oops. I didn't intend to jump over Glyn. I went down the page too fast and did not recognize his post as a question.

Anyway, I think the Blackburn Roc was a first in having a fully traversable (rotating) gun turret allowing the rear gunner to give defense fire in any direction. I think it was sort of neat looking myself, but it slowed the plane down too much with air resistance and air drag.

glyn · 02-18-2008, 05:41 AM

The Blackburn Roc only shot down one aircraft in air to air combat, but it also shot down an attacking aircraft while it was itself still on the ground.

I think this episode is unique.

entropy · 02-18-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by glyn

The Blackburn Roc only shot down one aircraft in air to air combat, but it also shot down an attacking aircraft while it was itself still on the ground.

I think this episode is unique.

How did that happen, sir?

entropy · 02-18-2008, 06:53 AM

Well, I do know that the Phantom was a victory of trust over aerodynamics. Could that be the answer?

glyn · 02-18-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by entropy

How did that happen, sir?

The Roc had been damaged earlier, but the C.O. of the detachment ordered the gunners into the machines in case there was a further raid. There was and with 4 barrels of .303" calibre hosing upwards a result was gained!

glyn · 02-18-2008, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by entropy

Well, I do know that the Phantom was a victory of trust over aerodynamics. Could that be the answer?

Ah entropy, trust is fine in theory but I think you'll find thrust more helpful!

T_igger_cs_30 · 02-18-2008, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by glyn

Ah entropy, trust is fine in theory but I think you'll find thrust more helpful!

bum bum or should I say boooooom booooooooom

tankie · 02-19-2008, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by dave lukins

Quite right Wayne, but as I was talking to Eric. I have to keep it Simple

if you know what I mean

Watch it pal , or you will be doubling round the square witha gpmg high above your head , whilst proclaiming in a very high pitched whinge, what a clod you are .

tankie · 02-19-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tankie

Andre Jacques Garnerin on Oct 22 1797 in the UK while suspended in a basket from a balloon , dont know the altitude maybe about 200 feet ? the first freefall jump was by a guy called Capt Tom Baldwin , at Quincy IL ,which is where Baldwin field is named after him .

Did i get the Q right then Ironduke ?????

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 13:55 PM

6 Day Rule!!!!

Okay, at FT Stewart, GA, there were earth mounds scattered throughout training areas about 40 feet long, 10 feet high and about 8 feet wide. They had a paved strip running along the entire top, like a stretch of road. These were found away from the mian trailes in clearings in the woods.

The question is: What were they for? And yes, this IS aviation related.

entropy · 02-25-2008, 13:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

6 Day Rule!!!!

Okay, at FT Stewart, GA, there were earth mounds scattered throughout training areas about 40 feet long, 10 feet high and about 8 feet wide. They had a paved strip running along the entire top, like a stretch of road. These were found away from the mian trailes in clearings in the woods.

The question is: What were they for? And yes, this IS aviation related.

Carrier landing practice?

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 13:59 PM

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Originally Posted by entropy

Carrier landing practice?

Not big enough....

entropy · 02-25-2008, 14:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Not big enough....

Pulling gliders then. The glider would be pulled manually by two bunches of men, one bunch on every side of the runway.

Albany Rifles · 02-25-2008, 14:14 PM

Nope...the US Army did not use gliders in the 1980s...and these were built around 1980 and rebuilt to slightly larger dimension later.

If you can go to Google Maps, get a satellite view FT Stewart, GA, and it may become apparent after looking around.

entropy · 02-25-2008, 14:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Albany Rifles

Nope...the US Army did not use gliders in the 1980s...and these were built around 1980 and rebuilt to slightly larger dimension later.

If you can go to Google Maps, get a satellite view FT Stewart, GA, and it may become apparent after looking around.

You did not mention the date. I thought they were gliders for air cadets.

I've located some of the strips. Now I'm thinking...

02-18-2008, 05:41 AM	#272 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 6,886	The Blackburn Roc only shot down one aircraft in air to air combat, but it also shot down an attacking aircraft while it was itself still on the ground. I think this episode is unique. __________________ Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.

02-25-2008, 13:55 PM	#280 (permalink)
Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 1,202 Country:	Okay... 6 Day Rule!!!! Okay, at FT Stewart, GA, there were earth mounds scattered throughout training areas about 40 feet long, 10 feet high and about 8 feet wide. They had a paved strip running along the entire top, like a stretch of road. These were found away from the mian trailes in clearings in the woods. The question is: What were they for? And yes, this IS aviation related. __________________ "Always with the negative waves Moriarty, always with the negative waves." TSGT Oddball, Tank Commander

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entropy Senior Reader *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 03-19-07 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,628 Country:	Well, I do know that the Phantom was a victory of trust over aerodynamics. Could that be the answer?

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Albany Rifles *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 04-27-07 Location: Prince George, VA Posts: 1,202 Country:	Nope...the US Army did not use gliders in the 1980s...and these were built around 1980 and rebuilt to slightly larger dimension later. If you can go to Google Maps, get a satellite view FT Stewart, GA, and it may become apparent after looking around.

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