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Re: Spanish-built CASA 2.111

Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:19 pm

I now see it is the Stuka (87 NOT 88) that they were bringing back to life - my mistake.


I think Allen generally did not fly extreme rarities (the FW190D for example), except maybe a single short flight to demonstrate flyability, and I think that was the plan for the Ju.87.

Re: Spanish-built CASA 2.111

Mon Apr 29, 2024 4:42 pm

Chris Brame wrote:
OD/NG wrote:WIX facebook page

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Only one guy, Gary Smith is saying this. There's been no other reports about this. Brad Pilgrim said it arrived safely and I heard nothing else when I asked someone from that camp.

It's not adding up.

Re: Spanish-built CASA 2.111

Mon Apr 29, 2024 7:20 pm

JohnH wrote:Brad Pilgrim said it arrived safely and I heard nothing else when I asked someone from that camp.

It's not adding up.


To be clear, all I said was it was now sitting in the warehouse with the Hispano. I was in Houston working on the B-23 when the Heinkel was moved.

Re: Spanish-built CASA 2.111

Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:07 pm

old iron wrote:
I now see it is the Stuka (87 NOT 88) that they were bringing back to life - my mistake.


I think Allen generally did not fly extreme rarities (the FW190D for example), except maybe a single short flight to demonstrate flyability, and I think that was the plan for the Ju.87.


If the Jumo 211 can operate reliably I don't think there is anything inherently dangerous to fly the Stuka unless it doesn't fly well in engine-out situations, which it may not. I doubt the dive capabilities would be demonstrated just yet.
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