We've got some pretty good proof for the P51, how about for the USN heavy iron?
-Blogs
Originally posted by Hack9
Regarding use of flaps in combat in P51 Mustangs.
This is taken from a USAAF document circa June 1944; commentary on combat tactics in P51 by 1Lt. C. A. Vitali, 360th FS/356th FG:
"I find that the tightest turn ma be obtained in a pinch by putting the prop in very fine pitch with manual control if necessary, lowering about 10 degrees of flaps, and trimming the ship in the turn."
(used without permission)
Taken from: Aircraft of the Aces #31, VIII Fighter Command at War, 'Long Reach', compiled by Michael O'Leary, Osprey Publishing, 2000.
-Hack9
