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Aeronautical Term by Nyal Williams
As I recall from a model airplane kit I built back in the late 1940s, the British observation plane, Westland Lysander, was equipped with small, short, secondary flying surfaces (hardly wings) attached to the landing gear just at about the top of the wheelpants. As I understood it at the time,...
August 4th 03 09:33 PM
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deHavilland Canada Chipmunk by Darryl Gibbs
Hi everyone. I have just uploaded the latest amendments to the CNAPG Chipmunk Individual Aircraft History page which is located at: http://www.cnapg.com/chipmunk.htm The site contains a production listing of the majority of Chipmunks produced as well as details of military serials, civil...
August 4th 03 03:34 PM
by Darryl Gibbs Go to last post
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Miles M.65 Gemini by Alf Milliken
Does anyone have any drawings/technical data on the Miles Gemini twin? I am involved in a restoration project and the organisation would appreciate any feedback.
August 3rd 03 06:33 PM
by Alf Milliken Go to last post
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"Target for Today" & "Thunderbolt": An Awesome WWII DoubleFeature at Zeno's Drive-In by Zeno
The Zeno's Drive-in 6th Anniversary Summer Film Festival Double Feature Stop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In (http://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com) and catch two awesome World War II aviation flicks. I'm celebrating our 6th anniversary on the 'Net with two of our favorites: the jam packed ...
August 2nd 03 06:14 PM
by Zeno Go to last post
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40,000 volunteer restoration hours going to waste? by Corrie
The last B-36 Peacemaker ever built, #52-827, needs your help. This magnificent airplane sat outside in the Texas weather for decades, subject to the summer sun, winter rains, birds, and vandals. Years of dedicated effort (44,000 hours) has restored the magnificent bird to near-new static-display...
July 29th 03 05:14 PM
by Corrie Go to last post
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EARN$£$600\week downloading free software by [email protected]
http://131695.PlugUsIn4Cash.com We know it sounds TOO good to BE true, but it’s REAL! Our International Technology firm will pay you hard cash each time FREE software is downloaded. Best of all you will only have to download ONE piece of software ONE time for FREE and you can be on your way to...
July 28th 03 03:22 AM
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Identifying aircraft by Rod Chavez
My sincere apology to all I have offended by asking a question concerning the origination of the aircraft in the EXTRA LARGE photo. And also for posting in the inappropriate forum.. Please forgive me for I am dim of wit and a slow study. MEA CULPA_MEA CULPA ...Thanks for all the help.Rod
July 27th 03 10:37 PM
by Craig Go to last post
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3D Models of WWII and other classic aircraft by Mike Peterson
In an earlier message, a fellow (John Price?) was looking for plans so he could make 3D cad models of WWII aircraft. There is a collection of those models online at www.10DollarModels.com downloadable for (you guessed it) $10 each. Sorry I couldn't link this to the original thread. mike at...
July 27th 03 06:53 PM
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Identifying aircraft by Rod Chavez
Sorry about the lavish use of bandwidth..OOOOPS..
July 26th 03 09:54 PM
by Craig Go to last post
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UK Firefly crashes by F7FTCAT
Am I imagining things or does there seem to be a pretty high attrition rate among the really rare airplanes at some of these UK airshows? I mean there was the P-38, P-63, Mosquito, the Me-109 (Black 6), then there was the Sea Fury on the golf course and the Sea Fury on the beach. Now there is...
July 26th 03 08:08 PM
by ngilder Go to last post
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ki-61 two tails? by old hoodoo
I have read a reference that kermit weeks' ki-61 has two tail units. I understand that there is an allegation that a relatively intact Ki-61 in PNG had its tail unit scavenged (illegally) and that the extra tail unit that is with the Week's 61 belongs to that aircraft. Considering the rarity of...
July 21st 03 03:44 PM
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classics in ireland by old hoodoo
The is the only B-239 in the world is reputedly at Dublin airport (this excludes the HUMU, a 239 fuselage mated to wooden wings that is on display in Finland). It may be under wraps however. It was recovered remarkedly intact by a for-profit recovery group under questionable circumstances and...
July 21st 03 03:36 PM
by old hoodoo Go to last post
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Aircraft Designations by David Townend
The second printing of "Military Aircraft Designations and Systems" is still available. We were out of print soon after our October 2002 printing so it is good to have copies available again. We are also able to hold the original price, too. Military Aircraft designations catalogued from 1913 to...
July 20th 03 02:41 AM
by David Townend Go to last post
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E2-C wheel bearings needed by CaptAro
The Cradle Of Aviation is wondering if there is someone out there who has some of the following wheel bearings as surplus....Timken Part#s Main Gear Inboard outboard Ammount Needed Cone L319245 L217849 2 each Cup ...
July 19th 03 04:32 AM
by Larry Go to last post
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Classics in Ireland? by JDupre5762
Does anyone know what airport in Ireland would have the most antique, classic or warbird aircraft? Would such aircraft be visible to a road bound visitor? Thanks to all, John Dupre'
July 19th 03 12:28 AM
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In need of parts for Cessna 140 by Vicente Vazquez
Hi, A friend of mine is in need of the following parts for a 1946 Cessna 140 restoration project. Part Number || Description 411495 || Support Assembly Landing Gear Left 0411495-1 || Support Assembly Landing Gear Right 0411-20 || BulkHead
July 16th 03 08:42 AM
by COUGARNFW Go to last post
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Replicas....a few questions by Paul Baechler
In article , (Wright1902Glider) wrote: And I would seriously argue the originality of the control system imparted by any of the aero club machines, pre or post Ft. Myer. By 1908, the Wright wing-warping system was common...
July 16th 03 03:22 AM
by Wright1902Glider Go to last post
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finnish air force museum pics by old hoodoo
for some great pics of beautifully restored aircraft at the Finnish museum see http://koti.mbnet.fi/tetrodi/keskisuomenilmailumuseo2003
July 13th 03 05:12 PM
by old hoodoo Go to last post
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OT Aviation Photographer and Historian Bill Larkins by Wayne Sagar
Wow, we've just set up a forum section for noted aviation historian and photographer Bill Larkins, who will host and moderate a forum discussing historic airplanes on our website!!! We feel honored to welcome this man into the forum system at aafo.com and we'd like to invite you over to discuss...
July 12th 03 06:07 PM
by Wayne Sagar Go to last post
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Rapists and Robbers have a New Weapon by Richard Lamb
Personal political agenda is the most likely cause. You know, morons... Jean-Paul Roy wrote: What the **** are you doing here in this NG group about aviation restauration???????? "rodney" a écrit dans le message news: ...
July 12th 03 03:20 PM
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