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"ArtKramr" wrote in message ... A while ago the posts here were 95% pro war, pro neocon. Today they at least 60% anti-war and anti Bush administration. Things are looking up.Kerry may take the day after all. Arthur Kramer I keep hoping it will turn out to about military aviation. You aren't helping much. Too bad! You could have been a contender. Tex Houston |
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"ArtKramr" wrote in message ... A while ago the posts here were 95% pro war, pro neocon. Today they at least 60% anti-war and anti Bush administration. Things are looking up.Kerry may take the day after all. How many electoral votes does r.a.m have? Arthur Kramer 344th BG 494th BS England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany Visit my WW II B-26 website at: http://www.coastcomp.com/artkramer |
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Yep, this group is turning alright. Years ago you could guarantee reasoned
questions & answers on military aviation topics. Seems to be 90% off-topic (at a very rough non-scientific guess). Any chance of some on-topic chat? Duncan |
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DunxC wrote:
Yep, this group is turning alright. Years ago you could guarantee reasoned questions & answers on military aviation topics. Seems to be 90% off-topic (at a very rough non-scientific guess). Any chance of some on-topic chat? I remember reading stories about the air war in WWI, and I always wondered why Fokker included a third wing on that unique three-winger fighter the Germans used and why. I don't believe any other aircraft manufacturer built a line model with three wings, but I could be wrong about that. Comments? George Z. PS - Like you, Duncan, I'm tired of having to wade through so much seasonal political bull**** in RAM in order to read of things military aviation. In the interests of subject purity, I've given up even commenting on such impure intrusions on our "raison d'etre" and encourage others to follow my lead. Let's just ignore that stuff when it shows up and limit our responses to a simple two-letter "OT" if we feel obliged to say anything at all and then move on. Most of us have made up our minds already anyway, so look at all the bandwidth we'll be able to save. |
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George Z. Bush wrote:
I remember reading stories about the air war in WWI, and I always wondered why Fokker included a third wing on that unique three-winger fighter the Germans used and why. I don't believe any other aircraft manufacturer built a line model with three wings, but I could be wrong about that. Probably to increase wing area and still maintain a small profile. They are tiny planes even when compared to the small size of the Sopwith Pup and Camel. Sopwith came out with a 3-decker prior to the Fokker, but neither of them remained in service very long. The DR1 was mainly active between Nov 1917 and May 1918 and of the 320 or so made a large number crashed due to structural failures. They sure look cute in the flesh though. Out of curiosity, did you ever fly the C-46 at all, and if so, how did it compare to the C-47? I've often wondered what the difference in run length for take offs and landings was. Dave. |
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"George Z. Bush" writes: DunxC wrote: Yep, this group is turning alright. Years ago you could guarantee reasoned questions & answers on military aviation topics. Seems to be 90% off-topic (at a very rough non-scientific guess). Any chance of some on-topic chat? I remember reading stories about the air war in WWI, and I always wondered why Fokker included a third wing on that unique three-winger fighter the Germans used and why. I don't believe any other aircraft manufacturer built a line model with three wings, but I could be wrong about that. Well, just before Fokker started designing his triplane, the Royal Navy Air Service had been very successful with their Sopwith Tripes. They were basically a Sopwith Pup with 3 wings, instead of 2. IIRC, Caproni in Ita;y was building triplane (and trimotor) Heavy Bombers. They'd give you the advantage of more wing area for a given size, and, if it were wire-braced, a stiffer structure. The disadvanages are much more drag, both Profile and Induced, and lousy view from the cockpit. It must have been like flying a set of Venetian Blinds. -- Pete Stickney A strong conviction that something must be done is the parent of many bad measures. -- Daniel Webster |
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"ArtKramr" wrote in message ... A while ago the posts here were 95% pro war, pro neocon. Today they at least 60% anti-war and anti Bush administration. Which only indicates that the loons post far more messages. |
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"ArtKramr" wrote in message ... Speaking of drivel would you tell us all about your combat experiences? Who did you support for president in 1992? 1996? |
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"ArtKramr" wrote in message ... Speaking of drivel would you tell us all about your combat experiences? And, what exactly would you like to know about them, Art? Ed Rasimus Fighter Pilot (USAF-Ret) "When Thunder Rolled" "Phantom Flights, Bangkok Nights" Both from Smithsonian Books ***www.thunderchief.org |
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