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re: Old plane going across Miss River Bridge
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:26 pm to LongueCarabine
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:26 pm to LongueCarabine
This post was edited on 6/7/22 at 3:28 pm
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Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:29 pm to Sun God
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Never go full Oweo
That shite was way more entertaining than 8 paragraphs of nothing
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:33 pm to OweO
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The only thing I ever recall seeing that is worth mentioning is a car that was actually one fire.
Did they let it burn long enough to become two fire?
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:38 pm to Langland
very cool hobby
upvote
upvote
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:41 pm to Langland
Google is your friend.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:44 pm to Langland
Did Antique Tiger make an offer yet?
I'd love to see what he can flip it for!
I'd love to see what he can flip it for!
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:53 pm to TheRouxGuru
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Fwiw I completely made all of that up
Except the part about it being a P-51
Posted on 6/7/22 at 3:54 pm to facher08
Yep. That’s a P51 Mustang alright. Specifically a P51D, the version that gave the Mustang the reputation as being arguably the best fighter of the war. When the D came out it finally gave the 8th Air Force a fighter that could escort the bombers to and from targets in Germany. It was also very effective in ground attack as well.
This particular one has “invasion stripes” that was painted on all Allied aircraft during Operation Overlord.
This particular one has “invasion stripes” that was painted on all Allied aircraft during Operation Overlord.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 4:12 pm to Langland
Posted on 6/7/22 at 4:15 pm to Spray
Exactly. Didn't it seem strange to anyone that the "P-51" is about the same size as the pickup truck towing the trailer?
Posted on 6/7/22 at 4:23 pm to flyingtexastiger
I didn’t pay attention in the OP. But you’re right. However, I will also say the P-51 wasn’t that big of a plane, especially if you compare it to the P-47. That thing was a behemoth.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 4:32 pm to Darth_Vader
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When the D came out it finally gave the 8th Air Force a fighter that could escort the bombers to and from targets in Germany.
The P-47's could already do this with drop tanks. What you typically see are the comparisons of the P-51 with drop tanks and the P-47's range without (on the extreme ends). Then you have to take into account the P-51's fuel needs to be at (I believe) 70% internal fuel capacity to be fully combat effective maneuverability wise while the P-47 has no restrictions.
There is a good argument to be made the P-47s tore through the gauntlet of Germany's better pilots while the P-51 rode the coat tails, because the P-47's already destroyed the more experienced pilots.
A really good reason why the P-51 replaced the P-47 - unit cost. The P-47 was an expensive aircraft to build.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 4:57 pm to Junky
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There is a good argument to be made the P-47s tore through the gauntlet of Germany's better pilots while the P-51 rode the coat tails, because the P-47's already destroyed the more experienced pilots.
Yup, considering both Gabreski and Johnson, 1 and 2 respectively in the ETO, flew the 47.
Good post btw
Posted on 6/7/22 at 4:58 pm to Langland
How is that person allowed to own a weapon of war? It was specifically designed to kill people. you don’t need a P-51, just get a glider.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 5:04 pm to Langland
P51D
looks like he is restoring it.
looks like he is restoring it.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 5:19 pm to Langland
My son got to see a Falcon Heavy side booster in transit on I-10 yesterday
Posted on 6/7/22 at 7:43 pm to Langland
Posted on 6/7/22 at 7:46 pm to Pepperidge
Damn. It's disassembled but only 9500 bones. That's a steal
Posted on 6/7/22 at 8:12 pm to Sao
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Damn. It's disassembled but only 9500 bones. That's a steal
That’s pretty typical for a unfinished homebuilt replica with no engine. Will take probably another $50,000 to get it to fly, and homebuilt aircraft with automotive engines have a less than stellar safety record.
Posted on 6/7/22 at 8:16 pm to Pepperidge
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Says it's a 2/3 scale replica
Yes... I noticed it wasn;t a full size mustang too... I searched and found the same sight...
It's a small replica baws...
But it would still be fun as hell to fly...
This post was edited on 6/7/22 at 8:17 pm
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