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P6M Seamaster info?
Anyone got any reliable sources on the P6M? I've done some web hunting and
found some useful info, but also some glaring errors (Many sites claim it carried only 4,000 lbs of bombs, and several list an armament of several twin .50-cal machineguns.) Specifically, I'm looking for how much fuel the plane had and where it was carried (wings or fuselage). Also, electronics planned would be nice (radar, radios, any countermeasures systems, etc.) Many thanks. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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Try the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola or the Naval Historical Center in
Washington D. C. WDA end "Thomas Schoene" wrote in message ink.net... Anyone got any reliable sources on the P6M? I've done some web hunting and found some useful info, but also some glaring errors (Many sites claim it carried only 4,000 lbs of bombs, and several list an armament of several twin .50-cal machineguns.) Specifically, I'm looking for how much fuel the plane had and where it was carried (wings or fuselage). Also, electronics planned would be nice (radar, radios, any countermeasures systems, etc.) Many thanks. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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WDA wrote:
Try the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola or the Naval Historical Center in Washington D. C. WDA I was hoping for something a little less time-intensive. Just looking to satisfy some curiousity, not write a book. (Indeed, I was hoping someone had already written a book.) -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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I assume you are aware of the book "Martin P6M Seamaster" by Martineer
Press? Probably has everthing you are looking for. Problem is, it's going to cost about $35. "Thomas Schoene" wrote in message ink.net... Anyone got any reliable sources on the P6M? I've done some web hunting and found some useful info, but also some glaring errors (Many sites claim it carried only 4,000 lbs of bombs, and several list an armament of several twin .50-cal machineguns.) Specifically, I'm looking for how much fuel the plane had and where it was carried (wings or fuselage). Also, electronics planned would be nice (radar, radios, any countermeasures systems, etc.) Many thanks. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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John Fitzpatrick wrote:
I assume you are aware of the book "Martin P6M Seamaster" by Martineer Press? Probably has everthing you are looking for. Problem is, it's going to cost about $35. Now I am. Thanks. If I could find one for $35, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But the best I can find online is $60+ (from an Australian dealer). Amazon wants to sell me one for $190, which is extortionate. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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Just checked and Amazon.Com has a second hand copy at $49.99 from a
store in Texas. Worth a look? Pat Carpenter On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 22:10:13 GMT, "Thomas Schoene" wrote: Martin P6M Seamaste |
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Aeroplanebooks.com in Virgina has it listed for $34.95. They have an 800
number that could probably give you shipping charges to Australia. John "Thomas Schoene" wrote in message ink.net... John Fitzpatrick wrote: I assume you are aware of the book "Martin P6M Seamaster" by Martineer Press? Probably has everthing you are looking for. Problem is, it's going to cost about $35. Now I am. Thanks. If I could find one for $35, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. But the best I can find online is $60+ (from an Australian dealer). Amazon wants to sell me one for $190, which is extortionate. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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John Fitzpatrick wrote:
Aeroplanebooks.com in Virgina has it listed for $34.95. Thank you! These guys didn't turn up in my various web searches, but they seem to fit the bill. They have an 800 number that could probably give you shipping charges to Australia. Actually, I'm in Virginia, which is why the Australian dealer was so noteworthy. Buying a book from half way around the world seemed a bit extravagant. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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Thomas Schoene wrote: Anyone got any reliable sources on the P6M? I've done some web hunting and found some useful info, but also some glaring errors (Many sites claim it carried only 4,000 lbs of bombs, and several list an armament of several twin .50-cal machineguns.) Specifically, I'm looking for how much fuel the plane had and where it was carried (wings or fuselage). Also, electronics planned would be nice (radar, radios, any countermeasures systems, etc.) Many thanks. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) Try these links: VP navy at Http://www.vpnavy.com/aircraft_p6m_history.html Vindication for the P-6M Seamaster at http://www.geocites.com/itsg.geo/p6mseamaster.htm |
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Thomas Schoene wrote:
John Fitzpatrick wrote: Aeroplanebooks.com in Virgina has it listed for $34.95. Thank you! These guys didn't turn up in my various web searches, but they seem to fit the bill. Quick followup. I really need to put in a good word for the folks at www.aeroplanebooks.com . I placed the order on Sunday, got a shipment confirmation on Monday, and received the book on Tuesday. Remarkable. And the book looks like it's got pretty much everything I wanted. -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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