Aviation Quiz - Page 4

braindead · 01-01-2008, 17:59 PM

this cargo aircraft has the most unfortunate names , given both by owners and opponents . One is embarrassing and other is somewhat rude . Name the aircraft and names ?

glyn · 01-02-2008, 12:31 PM

Hmm. I can think of a few aircraft that have gained 'unfortunate' nicknames. Some I wouldn't dare to post on WAB!

braindead · 01-02-2008, 12:40 PM

well , one is official , thought to be praising name , but on closer look it´s not so good of a name . The other is/was calling name / reporting name given by NATO .
And it´s a really big plane . And a cargo plane . Post WW2 .

glyn · 01-02-2008, 13:21 PM

**** was what the NATO side called the Antonov An 22 under the C for Cargo designation. I don't know what the Soviets called it though.

**** is Charlie Oscar Charlie Kilo

braindead · 01-02-2008, 15:20 PM

An-22 is correct . Can somebody find the other part of the question ?

braindead · 01-03-2008, 06:37 AM

Ok , time is up . An-22 ´Antaios´ . According to greek mythology , Antaios was invincible giant , who lost all his power when he was lifted from ground .

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glyn · 01-03-2008, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by braindead

Ok , time is up . An-22 ´Antaios´ . According to greek mythology , Antaios was invincible giant , who lost all his power when he was lifted from ground .

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Variously called 'Antei' or 'Antaeus' in the West. Is the explanation of his lost powers when lifted off the ground what you meant by embarrassing?

Bluesman · 01-03-2008, 12:02 PM

Never knew that. I'm fairly well considered expert on the subject, too, but had never heard what that aircraft was actually known as.

I love this Board.

glyn · 01-03-2008, 13:01 PM

OK braindead, you win.

Another question if you please.

glyn · 01-05-2008, 17:47 PM

OK then, an easy one until braindead can come up with a proper question.
What was the first helicopter to cross the English Channel (and when)?

Tarek Morgen · 01-05-2008, 20:08 PM

Uh it was a German built Drache (dragon) in 45, brought to the UK for testings after it was captured. Its purpose was to be used as MedEvac, but did not enter service..I think...

glyn · 01-05-2008, 20:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tarek Morgen

Uh it was a German built Drache (dragon) in 45, brought to the UK for testings after it was captured. Its purpose was to be used as MedEvac, but did not enter service..I think...

Correct!

It was a Fa 223E on the 25th July 1945. I reckon it's your go, Tarek.

Tarek Morgen · 01-05-2008, 20:48 PM

uhm another easy one, first use of planes to attack a ground target?

glyn · 01-06-2008, 06:32 AM

A good question which will provide a most interesting answer, so roll up, roll up and take part in the quiz everyone!

dave lukins · 01-06-2008, 06:59 AM

1911 Italy v Turkey. Italians used a 'plane to drop granades onto the Turks in Libya

01-01-2008, 17:59 PM	#46 (permalink)
braindead Lost in Translation *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-30-06 Location: estonia Posts: 1,131 Country:	this cargo aircraft has the most unfortunate names , given both by owners and opponents . One is embarrassing and other is somewhat rude . Name the aircraft and names ? __________________ ....

01-02-2008, 12:31 PM	#47 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	Hmm. I can think of a few aircraft that have gained 'unfortunate' nicknames. Some I wouldn't dare to post on WAB! __________________ Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.

01-03-2008, 12:02 PM	#53 (permalink)
Bluesman WAB Bartender *Defense Professional* *Military Professional* Join Date: 11-24-04 Location: Vacaville, CA. Posts: 7,311 Country:	Never knew that. I'm fairly well considered expert on the subject, too, but had never heard what that aircraft was actually known as. I love this Board. __________________ "The quickest way of ending a war is to lose it, and if one finds the prospect of a long war intolerable, it is natural to disbelieve in the possibility of victory." - George Orwell

01-05-2008, 20:08 PM	#56 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	Uh it was a German built Drache (dragon) in 45, brought to the UK for testings after it was captured. Its purpose was to be used as MedEvac, but did not enter service..I think... __________________ uh I might be wrong

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01-02-2008, 12:40 PM	#48 (permalink)
braindead Lost in Translation *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-30-06 Location: estonia Posts: 1,131 Country:	well , one is official , thought to be praising name , but on closer look it´s not so good of a name . The other is/was calling name / reporting name given by NATO . And it´s a really big plane . And a cargo plane . Post WW2 .

01-02-2008, 13:21 PM	#49 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	** was what the NATO side called the Antonov An 22 under the C for Cargo designation. I don't know what the Soviets called it though. ** is Charlie Oscar Charlie Kilo

01-02-2008, 15:20 PM	#50 (permalink)
braindead Lost in Translation *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-30-06 Location: estonia Posts: 1,131 Country:	An-22 is correct . Can somebody find the other part of the question ?

01-03-2008, 06:37 AM	#51 (permalink)
braindead Lost in Translation *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-30-06 Location: estonia Posts: 1,131 Country:	Ok , time is up . An-22 ´Antaios´ . According to greek mythology , Antaios was invincible giant , who lost all his power when he was lifted from ground . .

01-03-2008, 13:01 PM	#54 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	OK braindead, you win. Another question if you please.

01-05-2008, 17:47 PM	#55 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	OK then, an easy one until braindead can come up with a proper question. What was the first helicopter to cross the English Channel (and when)?

01-05-2008, 20:48 PM	#58 (permalink)
Tarek Morgen Contributor Join Date: 02-08-07 Location: Kassel Posts: 661 Country:	uhm another easy one, first use of planes to attack a ground target?

01-06-2008, 06:32 AM	#59 (permalink)
glyn *Military Professional* Join Date: 09-15-06 Location: Penzance, Cornwall UK Posts: 5,875	A good question which will provide a most interesting answer, so roll up, roll up and take part in the quiz everyone!

01-06-2008, 06:59 AM	#60 (permalink)
dave lukins *Military Professional* Join Date: 01-04-07 Location: cheshire uk Posts: 4,029 Country:	1911 Italy v Turkey. Italians used a 'plane to drop granades onto the Turks in Libya

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