I get a regular email update from the AWM about what's on exhibition wise etc (even though I've never been there...yet). I;ve seen regular mention...
Some great points there, Kitty.
You can say that again! Nice one, DL.
Wouldn't have dared step on your toes, Kitty! Good post!
Complex beasties. I wonder who's writing the Haynes book? This one, which I'm sure many of you have, is a beautiful example of the work that goes...
Welcome Hugh! Good to see you here. Ahem, I was born in 1976!
Makes you wonder what editors get paid for these days. That book's on my list already, Kyt so I don't have to abuse you for adding another to it!
He has a go at a few books in his "sources" link for getting losses wrong etc. An authority on 211 if ever there was one!
Aaaaaaand it's twin engine gear in/over/around the Med...not that I go on about that stuff much... Bloody good site to stumble onto at lunchtime I...
Smart girl.
Yes, they might not be able to write it right (or the editors edit!) but they were there and they've made an effort to record it.
I've often wondered what a P-38 would have been like with Merlins!
The response I was hoping for, thanks Geoff. Some inaccuracies but worth reading for the experiences.
Had not heard of this so did some digging. Unfortunately not worth it apparently. http://www.elsham.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/raf_bc/raf_book.html...
211 Squadron RAF Surfed into this through its bibliography. http://users.cyberone.com.au/clardo/
The F is the Merlin engined version. Bloody rare and has a slightly different profile to the Allison-engined jobbies. This photo was taken by Ben...
Makes you wonder what the architect was thinking. Might have known what he was doing...
Wow, hard core!
Or 12th and 13th going by the weight!
Pretty mystified myself. Looks like Morse might be the dirty mind here...
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