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When Hollywood Ruled The Skies - Volumes 1 through 4 by Bruce Oriss


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Andy in Beds
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Coo...I'm learning something here. :)

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Now you've arrived, we are not worthy, oh great one. :lol: :lol:

Wing description please a,b,c,e etc please.
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Question number 496.

I was reading the link Mrhenniger provided, and found this,

Seafire 47: 451 mph (724 kph)


Dayyam! Have these been taken to Reno?

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I think that speed is at altitude, down low those big radiators create a lot of drag compared to the p-51 scoop which is a lot smaller. I also heard that the scoop on the mustang actually creates a bit of thrust.
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I think that speed is at altitude, down low those big radiators create a lot of drag compared to the p-51 scoop which is a lot smaller. I also heard that the scoop on the mustang actually creates a bit of thrust.
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Mike,

The Spitfire also used a ducted radiator design to utilise the 'The Meredith Effect' to generate thrust. Initially with a two position manual flap, to regulate temperature, it was not as efficient as the P-51, but then it was designed in 1935. I believe the efficiency was improved as the aircraft was developed through the marks and that those massive droopy Griffon radiators were not quite the impediment they might first seem.

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Andy in Beds wrote:
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Coo...I'm learning something here. :)

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Now you've arrived, we are not worthy, oh great one. :lol: :lol:

Wing description please a,b,c,e etc please.

Andy,

I was surprised to find you third in line to contribute to a boring old Spitfire thread. :wink:

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I was surprised to find you third in line to contribute to a boring old Spitfire thread. :wink:
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I know, I weakened just once. :wink:
I've had young Shreeve pointing out the holes in my Supermarine knowledge all day (Robbo too). :oops:

Perhaps we should get a Hawker thread going. :?
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Round is Beautiful...

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Okay, Okay Col Rohr, just testing! No need to sue for libel .... :D

I have to admit round is beautiful :)

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But, pointy is beautiful too :wink:

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WHAT ABOUT THE B-29 AND THE BEAUFIGHTER?????????
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Oh yeah, and the FW 190 too. That is the most beeyouutifull aircraft ever!!!!
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I can help with the B-29

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This is the best FW-190 have. Since NASM Udvar Hazy doesn't permit tripods it isn't as good as I want.

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Sorry, no Beaufighters in my inventory.
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Yup, me like round too...........
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and as for Spitfires how about this....................
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Lets see, four bladed prop, rounded tips, and a bubble canopy what mark could it be......................................... :wink:
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Hey Jeff you can't prove that where the photos or video I claim I'm being frame by the pointy engine crowd I'm getting my Lawyer we'll see how this plays out

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A photo challenge? Now let me see, Round engine in back of pic. and Col. taking photo of Mustang?
I'm sure it was purely for educational purposes.


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Three hours of sleep, huh...

Rob, the way that police officer is frowning at you, and with all the other photographers back there...you were wearing pants, right? :oops:

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