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Saw this pic of a marauder and noticed, what appears as ducks for missions, I have seen whiskey bottles and other things, but ducks?

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/LIFE-WWII ... 308072172/

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Remember, the propeller is only there to keep the pilot cool.If you don't believe me, have it stop and watch the pilot start sweating!

The ducks were for when they flew as 'diversions' for the actual bomber force.

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I was gratified to answer promptly, I said "I don't know". - Mark Twain

As in "sitting ducks", it's like when our tankers would taxi out for a mission and return after not flying we would put penguines on ours.

Scott

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Scott Dunkirk
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"Yes sir, it's suppose to look like that"

Otherwise known as "Decoy" missions.
Jerry

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"Always remember that, when you enter the ocean or the forest, you are no longer at the top of the food chain."

I knew you folks would know. thanks

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Remember, the propeller is only there to keep the pilot cool.If you don't believe me, have it stop and watch the pilot start sweating!