P-47s In Action
Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:31 am
Thu Nov 15, 2007 10:55 am
Interesting bubble on the side of the canopy on #2...
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:39 pm
Love those Jugs!!
Thu Nov 15, 2007 5:59 pm
Hal B wrote:Interesting bubble on the side of the canopy on #2...
you beat me to it! It doesn't look very effective IMHO. It would bend everything all to hell AND obstruct your side view...
Thu Nov 15, 2007 7:31 pm
muddyboots wrote:Hal B wrote:Interesting bubble on the side of the canopy on #2...
you beat me to it! It doesn't look very effective IMHO. It would bend everything all to heck AND obstruct your side view...
It depends on when you want to see what is in front of you and what the temp is outside.
On Princess, a P-51C, the 1st time I taxied I opened the sliding windows and tried to look out as I S turned. With a big wack the David Clark was knocked down over my eyes.
If the weather is very cold out that side bubble would be welcome to avoid opening the canopy to taxi. Even at idle the wind chill can take your breath away.
Otherwise, maybe it would help obtaining a visual for a target you want to bomb. Lean over and watch for the target to come up to the leading edge and then puch over.
Rich