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Offline Replicant

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RIP - Pierre Clostermann
« on: April 29, 2006, 11:37:55 AM »
Not sure if this has already been posted but I've only just learnt of the passing of the great French fighter ace Pierre Clostermann who died on 22 March 2006.  A full obituary can be found here.

Although I haven't played AH2 for over 1 1/2 years, if my memory is correct the Hawker Tempest in AH is modelled on the 3 (Fighter) Squadron plane flown by Clostermann.



Also, another ace has gone - Wg Cdr 'Bunny' Currant.  Obituary

May they both RIP!

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RIP - Pierre Clostermann
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2006, 01:49:10 PM »
You're correct, the Tempest JF-E with a red propeller hub cover (term?) was Pierre Clostermann's "Le Grand Charles".

RIP to those heroes.
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RIP - Pierre Clostermann
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2006, 02:57:17 PM »
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Originally posted by deSelys
propeller hub cover (term?)


Spinner.

RIP
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