General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Arlo on September 14, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
Title: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: Arlo on September 14, 2020, 04:25:24 PM
(https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119180441_3427496143956350_7787748377300067527_n.jpg?_nc_cat=108&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=HKj1teQ9OZsAX8z-0ao&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=843cbd1f847b7b3842fd23b5c92efc2c&oe=5F876178) Great Lakes XSG-1 in 1933. Only one was built.
(https://scontent-dfw5-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/119446582_3433625183343446_6965094509496386136_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&_nc_sid=825194&_nc_ohc=QBttbBkllQEAX-R61-Q&_nc_ht=scontent-dfw5-2.xx&oh=452559c4b1955c1e9a7c7e965854163a&oe=5F8748D8) Loening OL-8A formation in 1929.
Title: Re: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: oboe on September 14, 2020, 05:53:49 PM
I have a soft spot for the F3F. Saw one fly at an air show once, and for as ungainly as it appears on the ground, it actually looked pretty cool during the fly bys.
Title: Re: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: Arlo on September 14, 2020, 06:02:02 PM
I have a soft spot for the F3F. Saw one fly at an air show once, and for as ungainly as it appears on the ground, it actually looked pretty cool during the fly bys.
:)
Title: Re: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: oboe on September 14, 2020, 06:40:22 PM
I would not have guessed you could dive one at 480 mph!
Here's a modern day look:
Title: Re: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: Arlo on September 14, 2020, 06:46:43 PM
Beautiful footage. Thank you. :salute
Title: Re: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: Bixby on September 14, 2020, 11:42:07 PM
Great era of aviation history. Amazing how aeronautical technology advanced in the 20th century.
Title: Re: Inter-war Naval Aircraft
Post by: Arlo on October 10, 2020, 06:17:52 PM