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Offline skribetm

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1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« on: December 18, 2008, 04:03:00 AM »
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SBD 3 | A6M3 0

This was discussed here almost two years ago, but no video links were there. The original thread is here: http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,196719.0.html

This is a Dogfight Episode about "Swede" Vejtasa encountering 3 A6M3's that ganged him. Two kept HO'ing and the third was PICKing. The A6M3's, unbelievably lost.

I'm just curious if his rear gunner made it back with him or did he fall off the plane after all those ACM's?

It's a great episode, hope y'all like it and if you've seen it already I'm sure you wouldn't mind seeing it all over again. Great flying Swede!  :salute

PART 1:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEnDjwXnj3Y

PART 2:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1NTUzj7cGw
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2008, 05:13:28 AM »
Too bad all the other SBDs went down in flames. So if you count from the beginning:
SBD 3 | A6M3 3
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2008, 05:33:44 AM »
You realize this has all the classic Aces High2 Dogfight earmarks:

HO's
Stick Stirring
2 planes collide, only one takes damage.

The only thing missing was the burning Zero didn't chase the SBD around for five minutes.


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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2008, 06:32:43 AM »
Remember the horde of numbers guys dogfighting in SBDs the weekend that episode premiered?
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2008, 12:10:29 PM »
Quote from: Treize69 on December 18, 2008, 06:32:43 AM
Remember the horde of numbers guys dogfighting in SBDs the weekend that episode premiered?

Remember the burning hord of SBDs the weekend it premiered?  :t


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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2008, 12:44:39 PM »
Quote from: AWwrgwy on December 18, 2008, 05:33:44 AM
You realize this has all the classic Aces High2 Dogfight earmarks:
HO's
Stick Stirring
2 planes collide, only one takes damage.

The only thing missing was the burning Zero didn't chase the SBD around for five minutes.

Funny thing Wrongway... this post is rediculously accurate, except you missed one part
"Constant Flat turning"


I find it wild though that they said the dogfight lasted 17+ minutes. That's insane.

<S> to the Swede!
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2008, 12:47:13 PM »
Quote from: Knite on December 18, 2008, 12:44:39 PM
Funny thing Wrongway... this post is ridiculously accurate, except you missed one part
"Constant Flat turning"


I find it wild though that they said the dogfight lasted 17+ minutes. That's insane.

<S> to the Swede!

LOL...and add "spray and pray" also.
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2008, 01:28:14 PM »
One of my favorite episodes. I watched it again though. Thanks for posting.
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2008, 01:29:39 PM »
This is simply a real life example of the pilot being a large part of the equation. IRL a significant % of pilots were basically "numbers guys". Only about 5% of any one sides fighter pilots ever scored a kill, the other 95% were just along for the ride. The SBD is very functional as a fighter in the EWA/MWA vs an "average" pilot...
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2008, 01:55:47 PM »
Quote from: humble on December 18, 2008, 01:29:39 PM
This is simply a real life example of the pilot being a large part of the equation. IRL a significant % of pilots were basically "numbers guys". Only about 5% of any one sides fighter pilots ever scored a kill, the other 95% were just along for the ride. The SBD is very functional as a fighter in the EWA/MWA vs an "average" pilot...
By 'average', do you possibly mean pilots who would try to out-turn an FM2 in a low speed turn fight? :rofl

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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2008, 02:23:14 PM »
Quote from: humble on December 18, 2008, 01:29:39 PM
This is simply a real life example of the pilot being a large part of the equation. IRL a significant % of pilots were basically "numbers guys". Only about 5% of any one sides fighter pilots ever scored a kill, the other 95% were just along for the ride. The SBD is very functional as a fighter in the EWA/MWA vs an "average" pilot...

Those things are irritating when they don't just fly straight and level.  :D
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2008, 02:52:07 PM »
Quote from: macerxgp on December 18, 2008, 01:55:47 PM
By 'average', do you possibly mean pilots who would try to out-turn an FM2 in a low speed turn fight? :rofl

PROTIP: Spitfire 16's aren't that good in the turns. When you see an FM2, RUN. He(I) will perforate your rudder if you turn with him(me). ;)

Hmmm...

I'm a bit curious why you would link my comment here? 1st I dont recognize the BBS name in relation to any in game CPID. 2nd I almost never fly a spit XVI. 3rd I dont run much from FM-2's (unless slap is driving it).
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Re: 1 SBD vs. 3 A6M3
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2008, 03:32:24 PM »
I fought Tom in an SBD in his 38J, does that count?
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