I imagine just the size of the engine block, against the overall fuselage length. Or maybe the fuel tank is in front of the pilot instead of...
Heroes all, Carl. About the diary, tho'. A bit like the 'Hitler diaries' a few years ago. Some jerk trying to con the world. (and failing ;)...
Specs for the Mk 43 Tellermine Diameter: 12.5 inches Height: 3.5 - 4 inches Weight: 17 - 20 lbs. Igniters: T.Mi.Z. 42 Firing Load: 440 - 600...
Eleven ranks in nine years is very impressive. Was there the same class distinction in the German Army as there was in the British Army? If so,...
I salute you, Kai. You are a far braver man than I. Although the editor in me points out that, by the dates you give in your post you served less...
Well, Carl, that would make it THREE things they have in common, they both fought the Germans. So that is no excuse my friend. :D
Hear, Hear, Stefan. My sentiments, exactly. Let those that want to fight volunteer. You get a far better army that way.
Polikarpov I-16 Ishak (Rata) From the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum Though it looked like a stumpy racer, the Polikarpov I-16 was very...
I think you mean the Dewoitine D520. Many were captured in 1940-1942 and used as hunter trainers by the Luftwaffe....
Milos have a look at this page http://www.russian-mosin-nagant.com/zaitsev.htm I think that is the guy you refer to. Allegedly 400 kils, 149...
Okay....Mmmmmmm (thinks) What two things do the 1st Duke of Marlborough and Winston Churchill have in common? (with dates please) I expect this...
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Prince Eugene of Savoy, Marshal Tallard, Max Emmanuel. Not happy with the last one but it is the best I...
Sounds fascinating. Count me in too. I've never played this kind of game before so it would be a chance to learn a lot I think.
I have never served, but my Father, Grandfather and Great Granfather all served. My Dad was in The R.E.M.E. (Sorry, Royal Electrical & Mechanical...
I came across this report on the BBC website, and thought it might be interesting to some of you guys http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2962494.stm...
wilconqr, further to your question about the designation of USA a/c's check out...
Thanks Erich. I'll have another look and post the link there.
Sorry, Urgh. It has been one of those days. :rolleyes: Thanks for the links. How do I post an Image on here? I have a piccy of the 'Three...
OK, Urgh, point taken. Also, Stefan, and I know we are way off topic now, the Merchant Navy flies the white ensign, the red ensign, (or red...
Just read through this whole thread. Very interesting. I could fly up to 8 County and National flags. (if I could get that many flagpoles in the...
