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Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:30 pm**

Mgawa got me to digging around for B-25s in Europe and one of the photos I found was this one...

Ryan

Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:40 pm**

Aaah, the infamous B-25 unicycle, didn't go over too well due to the huge weight required in the nose to allow for proper CG, the circus high-wire performers trained as crews and the failure of the single tire to withstand the weight loading!

Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:42 pm**

Actually, I would like to find the "after" picture. Between the tail bumper and a wingtip I wonder how much damage it actually caused.

Ryan

Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 9:50 pm**

Guess a lot of that would depend on if they kept it straight down the runway and the nosegear didn't collapse. A bumpy ride for sure! :shock:

Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 10:30 pm**

Doesn't look like the nosewheel is all the way down..it probably collapsed as soon as it got weight on it.

SN

Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:37 pm**

Any chance this is a takeoff with a slower retract of the nosewheel? No landing flaps extended which could be because of hydraulic problem or becuase he just took off. Could be a hotshot takeoff...keeping it low for the impressive climbout display?

Posted: **Mon Feb 02, 2009 11:49 pm**

it could be a takeoff but why whould he be over the grass? It seems as though he's coming in for a landing in the dirt to avoid blocking the runway... just a thought

Posted: **Tue Feb 03, 2009 12:40 am**

I think the one prop feathered is a giveaway...

Robbie

Posted: **Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:48 am**

At least he's not on fire....yet :shock:

Just doesn't look good

Posted: **Tue Feb 03, 2009 8:08 am**

Apparently the B-25's name was "Angel of Mercy" and indeed it was on landing. The hydraulic system was shot up after a rough mission and the crew elected to attempt a landing.

Ryan

Posted: **Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:35 am**

" Please keep your hands & feet inside the ride until we have come to a FULL and COMPLETE stop....No need for chocks!!"

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One wheel down and locked...

One wheel down and locked...