Right, they also used Ballons & Zeppelins, but the war also had the first use of a plane to attack a ground target. Short time later again the turks were the target of on of the first air attack, this time by the bulgerians. Your question.
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Originally posted by dave lukins View PostCorrect..Sept 17 1908. The pilot was Orville WrightSemper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.
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Tarek seems to be away from his computer, and we need him to give the answer.
In the meantime to keep the quiz going I'd like to ask:
What was the first rotary wing aircraft to land on a US warship?
Semper in excretum. Solum profunda variat.
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A Sikorsky H-5 onboard the USS Consolation 1951? I think it must have been earlier though.
Following predates that one, SS Daghestan, North Atlantic, 16 January 1944. This could have been by a Coast Guard pilot and also not a USN ship though."Liberty is a thing beyond all price.
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Tarek,
I hope you are feeling well. Keep us posted.
This one’s easy. This is a paraphrased ditty about WW 2 fighter aircraft. Some are named by their “P” designation, others by their “stable name.” Their unique flying or appearance or handling qualities will help you identify the six aircraft. As an extra hint, the names of the fighters must rhyme.
Name the six fighters:
Don't give me a ____
with props that counter-rotate.
They'll loop, roll and spin
but they'll soon auger in
Don't give me a ____!
Don't give me a ____
with an engine that's mounted behind
It will tumble and roll
and dig a big hole
Don't give me a ____!
Don't give me an old ___________.
It gave many pilots a jolt
It looks like a jug
and it flies like a tug
Don't give me an old ___________!
Don't give me a _____ ____ __,
a hell of an airplane, I know
A ground loopin' bastard.
You're sure to get plastered
Don't give me a _____ ____ __!
Don't give me a ____,
it was all right for fighting the Hun
But with coolant tank dry.
you'll run out of sky
Don't give me a ____!
Don't give me a ____,
for night flying it is fun
They say it's a lark.
but I'm scared of the dark
Don't give me a ____!Last edited by GAU-8; 10 Jan 08,, 03:27.
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I am back home now, but feeling already much better. On Tuesday I was vomiting 12 times in several hours (and I did not know how painful it is trying to vomit when your stomach is already completly empty...) After I called my doc to get an fast appointment but failed to show up (and that point I was unable to walk there or take the SBahn), they called me and asked if everything was alright. After I told them that Icould not get there on my own they called a taxi for me and the driver helped from my appartment to the car and all the way to the Docs office. From that point I don't remember much, except that they run several test and started giving me several infusion. Then on of his assitants brought me to the nearby hospital where again they run several test (but I don't have a clue which ones...I was half asleep most of the time) and gave me further infusions over the whole night. Whatever was in there it helped pretty well, though I am still feeling kinda sick and pretty ko I can slowly start eating again and my father could pick me up this morning (or yesterdays morning, depending on your timezone). Yay for German healthcare.
Uhm about your question and to get back on topic, are it only US-fighters?
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Sang this at Reno Air Races with Chuck Yeager in '83.
Originally posted by GAU-8 View PostDon't give me a P-38
with props that counter-rotate.
They'll loop, roll and spin
but they'll soon auger in
Don't give me a P-38!
Don't give me a P-39
with an engine that's mounted behind
It will tumble and roll
and dig a big hole
Don't give me a P-39!
Don't give me an old Thunderbolt.
It gave many pilots a jolt
It looks like a jug
and it flies like a tug
Don't give me an old Thunderbolt!
Don't give me a Peter Four Oh,
a hell of an airplane, I know
A ground loopin' bastard.
You're sure to get plastered
Don't give me a Peter Four Oh!
Don't give me a P-51,
it was all right for fighting the Hun
But with coolant tank dry.
you'll run out of sky
Don't give me a P-51!
Don't give me a P-61,
for night flying it is fun
They say it's a lark.
but I'm scared of the dark
Don't give me a P-61!
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