Author Topic: Any questions for FL Alan Peart (Spit Ace)? (Read 357 times)

faminz · « **on:** August 19, 2002, 02:01:50 PM »

There seems to be some questions that guys want to ask from my post about Alan Peart.

No guarantees, but if people want to post questions about flying a Spit in WW2 in any theatre, or about other related matters that Alan may be able to shed light on, ill try to get him up again to my place, ask the questions and record the answers.

If possible Ill then post a sound file.

He seemed fairly keen to repeat the experience with AH so Ill phone him today and check out his availability...

we might even get him in the air again and you could talk to him... some would have to change sides of course.
(be funny to see exrooks and exknights and bishops in one huge friendly gaggle...lol)

feel free to post questions here.

Thrawn · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2002, 02:08:57 PM »

Ask him to join the 418th!

thrila · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2002, 02:11:44 PM »

Hmmmm....

Which theatre did he prefer and why.

Fave spit and why.

Did he fear any model of enemy a/c- ie hated 190's.

Can't think of anymore at the present time. Have a good time with your spit Ace

gofaster · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2002, 02:27:45 PM »

a) Euro theatre vs Pac theatre: was there a variation in tactics associated with the types of planes expected to be encountered? Sort of a Big Wing or Small formation question. There's been a lot of discussion about the use of the big wing theory during the Battle of Britain and application in the year following.

b) mechanically, which climate proved to be the most difficult to maintain equipment?

c) ground crew quality - which theatre's crews seemed to do the best job?

d) attitude towards enemy pilots in each theatre - hated Germans more than Japanese? Feared Japanese more than Germans if captured? Which pilots seemed to have the better training?

deSelys · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2002, 02:34:19 PM »

Please give him a big for what he did.

And never ever let out the expression 'Spit dweeb' in front of him.... This is private AH slang.

jonnyb · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2002, 03:37:10 PM »

What were the advantages and disadvantages of the Spitfires, and how did he account for each in his engagements?

Did he fly any other combat aircraft, and if so, how did they compare to the Spitfire?

Now that he's played Aces High, and terminated drones with extreme prejudice, how does he feel the flight model, armament model, damage model in the game relate to his experience?

funkedup · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2002, 04:56:10 PM »

Please ask F/L Peart for me:

Who was the best pilot (stick and rudder) he ever saw in action?

Who was the best shot he ever saw in action?

Who was the best fighter leader he ever saw in action?

Thanks and please pass on my gratitude to F/L Peart.

oboe · « **Reply #7 on:** August 19, 2002, 05:04:29 PM »

"Then on to operations over Italy and then to Burma with 81 squadron and spitfire Mk VIII's (which he considers by far the best mark he ever flew)..."

What was it about the MKVIII that made them so great compared to other Marks? Did he fly the Mk XIV?

What were his tactics when facing 24 Ki43s?

Thanks Faminz!

Virage · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2002, 05:18:52 PM »

I would like his experiences concerning armament, the 20 Hispanos and the .303 mgs. Which did he prefer?

I realise he flew many different models; but in general, what speed would he consider minimum for doing a loop and other vertical maneuvers? How easy was the spitfire to handle while performing vertical maneuvers?

Could he compare his experiences fighting against the Airforces of both Germany and Japan? How were they similar, and different?

Thnx for offering!

Kuben · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2002, 05:39:08 PM »

Just two questions here:
How often in combat did he stare down the enemy's gun barrels waiting to squeze the trigger in a head-on?

Does he know any pilots that would take that shot? (not from the 1 o'clock or 11 o'clock, I'm talking dead ahead)

Kuben

Kweassa · « **Reply #10 on:** August 19, 2002, 09:54:54 PM »

The efective range of .50s and Hispanos are known to be upto 1.2k..... I'm sure every WWII pilot would have had a "spray and pray" experience.

I'm wondering if it was possible that no matter how straight the enemy was running away, a wild spray behind hit him over 700 yards of distance. If there were "long range shots" made by him, or maybe any other member of his squadron, what were the circumstances of that, and how often did it happen?

Toad · « **Reply #11 on:** August 19, 2002, 10:16:43 PM »

Please just pass on my thanks for his service and my very warmest & best regards.

Karnak · « **Reply #12 on:** August 19, 2002, 10:21:01 PM »

Hear, hear, Toad.

Seeker · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2002, 03:29:06 AM »

How long did it take Spit flaps to deploy?

How much difference was there between individual machines of the same marque?

How well informed did he feel regarding his adversaries plane performance?

How much Jabo (if any) did he do in a Spit?

And....thanks, to him and you both.

brendo · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2002, 04:16:16 AM »

There is a big discussion amoungst my Australian Warbirds friends regarding roll intertia... ie if you are rolling an aircraft at full aileron and its maximum roll rate, and you center the stick....an aircraft will continue to roll for a moment, after the stick is centered. BUT no one know HOW much an aircraft would continue rolling.

At low speed
Does the aircraft stop rolling INSTANLY or
After a tiny amount of roll, stop rolling
After 30 degrees or so stop rolling
After 45 degrees stop roling
After 60-90 degrees stop rolling
Takes more than 90 degrees to stop roilling when you center the stick.

At normal speed
Does the aircraft stop rolling INSTANLY or
After a tiny amount of roll, stop rolling
After 30 degrees or so stop rolling
After 45 degrees stop roling
After 60-90 degrees stop rolling
Takes more than 90 degrees to stop roilling when you center the stick.

At high speed
Does the aircraft stop rolling INSTANLY or
After a tiny amount of roll, stop rolling
After 30 degrees or so stop rolling
After 45 degrees stop roling
After 60-90 degrees stop rolling
Takes more than 90 degrees to stop roilling when you center the stick.

Please please please help with this question. We dont have anyone to ask for an answer.