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Offline Maverick

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Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« on: October 28, 2008, 09:02:44 PM »
This web link was sent to me by a buddy of mine. I thought there were some really different planes here. Some I hadn't seen before.

http://rareaircraf1.greyfalcon.us/UNITED%20STATES.htm
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Re: Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2008, 11:32:47 PM »
very awesome website!  :salute
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Re: Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2008, 04:53:14 AM »



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Re: Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2008, 07:41:45 AM »
Cool pictures!!!.... :aok   Do you think we could lobby Hi-Tech for the P-38T or the P-51 with cannons... :D

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Re: Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2008, 07:47:30 AM »
Funny how some of those aircraft resemble or take parts of German designed aircraft that might have been captured or shot down and incorporated them into the test designs during the war.
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Re: Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« Reply #5 on: October 29, 2008, 09:45:37 AM »


I wonder how this would be to fly? And what size motor this thing has in the front. Would be fun to fly. :salute
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Re: Interesting pix of rather unusual aircraft
« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2008, 12:58:15 AM »
the steam engine plane in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nw6NFmcnW-8
be sure to read the more info.

lol a steam powered spider.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uypuAHTTg_g
Wild Wild West movie machine looks like it is becoming a real thing.
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