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Offline B4Buster

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Call me a geek... but!
« on: May 11, 2009, 07:29:13 PM »
We have the O' Club for off topic....topics, but it gets cluttered with a bunch of random things.

I'm pretty big on reading aviation/WW2/WW1 books. I have an obsession. All my spare time revolves around flying. I KNOW there's many of you out there like me, so I ask for a "WW2 Aviation Book Discussion" forum. It's work just like every other forum, people could post about what they're reading/have read/what they're going to read...general discussion about the books...whatever! Call me a geek but I think it'd be pretty cool
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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2009, 07:35:53 PM »
geek.

I like that idea too.
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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2009, 08:00:55 PM »
 :aok :aok :aok
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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2009, 03:09:57 PM »
geek. :D

WW1 / The Unknown Soldier,     GF bought it xmas last, I said to her "I like planes stoopid" but she didnt know what ones I had already,  pretty intense graphic portrayal of life in the trenches from both sides.

I've seen Vimy ridge and Ypres first hand,  The Great war indeed.

As a note the German guy in the book Paul Hub keeps mentioning the German planes staying away from the front lines, up high, only attacking in numbers and then retreating at the first sign of Allied planes.   ;).  Where have I seen that before    :lol
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Offline Enker

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2009, 03:52:54 PM »
I recently read Richtofen: Beyond the Legend of the Red Baron and discovered that Manfred von Richtofen flew Albatros D. Variants for most of the war, and that his squadron, not just Manny, flew with red markings/red planes. 'Twas a very good book, dry at times, but informational nonetheless.
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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2009, 07:48:58 PM »
I really enjoy discussing combat aviation with fellow aviators and friends.  A forum in here would be wonderful, seems like there are a lot of enthusiasts in here.  We could also critique books we read to offer suggestions if it's worth reading.  Also being aware that certain good books exist is reason enough.  Some of the great books I've read I came across by chance at some random bookstore or library.  A book exchange would be nice too.  Many of these unique books aren't available in library so you need to buy these sometimes expensive books. 

Quote from: Bruv119 on May 12, 2009, 03:09:57 PM
As a note the German guy in the book Paul Hub keeps mentioning the German planes staying away from the front lines, up high, only attacking in numbers and then retreating at the first sign of Allied planes.   ;).  Where have I seen that before    :lol
  I wonder if this was an order by the German command to less experienced fighters.  I would imagine that the fighter pilots would be itching to fight especially the aces.
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Offline B4Buster

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2009, 08:45:43 PM »
exactly strong! It'd be a great place to discuss books we've read, and also get more material.
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Offline morfiend

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2009, 09:02:15 PM »
Great Idea,why not contact HTC and setup a forum like "SAPP" only dedicated to your topic?
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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2009, 09:38:04 PM »
Quote from: B4Buster on May 11, 2009, 07:29:13 PM
All my spare time revolves around flying.

Only your spare time?

I would make a 25ht hour so i could play that much longer.
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Offline trotter

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2009, 11:13:01 PM »
Good idea Buster.
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Offline 475FG Savlan

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #10 on: May 13, 2009, 12:16:24 AM »
Nice idea B4Buster  :aok

What would you think if maybe instead of limiting it to just books, we make a forum along the lines of 'game related hobbies & books'.  The forum here could be just like our virtual hobby shop, a place where we could trade info about books, reference materials, rc planes, scale models, photography, etc - all hobbies that connect to our AH hobby in one way or another.

I know what you mean about the o club....its a bit too wide open a forum, and lots of good posts get lost in there.

Thanks to your post in SAPP, I found that 'Aces High' book about Bong & McGure..reading it now :)

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #11 on: May 13, 2009, 02:28:15 AM »
Jeez that's all I need.  More books to have to get :)

Early Pacific B17s is my latest bit B4Buster.  Was Beaufighters prior to that.  I get sent on the hunt for different stuff all the time.  History detective stuff is great fun!
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Offline Fianna

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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #12 on: May 13, 2009, 02:40:04 AM »
Quote from: Guppy35 on May 13, 2009, 02:28:15 AM
Early Pacific B17s is my latest bit...  ....I get sent on the hunt for different stuff all the time.

Yes! That can only mean one thing.  :D ;) :lol




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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2009, 07:47:21 AM »
Have any of you read 'Schnaufer: Ace of Diamonds'?  It's about a ME-110 night fighter pilot who had 121 kills all at night.  He would shoot down the Lancaster bombers along their route and even vulched them on landing before.  He had a ME-110 equipped with upward firing cannons and would park under a bomber and unleash a few rounds into the wing, bringing it down.  He did perfect a way to shoot them down in a fashion that would allow time for the crew to escape  They also used the JU-88 as a night fighter interestingly enough.   
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Re: Call me a geek... but!
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2009, 08:32:20 AM »
Quote from: texastc316 on May 11, 2009, 07:35:53 PM
geek.

I like that idea too.

+1

Re-reading JG26 right now.
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