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General Forums => Aces High General Discussion => Topic started by: Gorf on January 31, 2000, 04:28:00 PM
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hehehe.. just giving you F4U pilots a little tease. Just did not know that there was a Mustang that had 4x20mms. I believe only the Brits used it from what I could tell. Will read more.
(http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
Gorf
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Hang Drools with expectation..
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Yup, there sure was, and by all accounts was a good low-level dogfighter. Base defense? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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Hehe, me too. They were used by the U.S. mostly in the photo-recon role.
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Doug "Pyro" Balmos
HiTech Creations
"If it's stupid but works, it's not stupid."
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So when do we get the Mustang Ia(P-51), in RAF colours?
The only reason that the number of RAF tactical reconnaissance squadrons with Mustangs diminished to only one by the end of WWII was not because of any deficiency in the aircraft, but simply due to attrition of an aircraft that was no longer in production. The aircraft that replaced it (Typhoons and Spitfire fighters fitted with cameras) were not so good in that low-level role. The Allison Mustang still was one of the highest performing aircraft at low altitude right up to the end of the war, and besides its role in reconnaissance scored quite a number of victories as a fighter in the process.
The A-36A or P-51A(Mustang II) would be nice too, since they can carry bombs. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
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(http://www.hpcisp.com/~kieren/p51mk1a.jpg)
P51 Mk Ia
(http://www.hpcisp.com/~kieren/p51na.jpg)
P51NA
The nearest I can tell on production run is 650. These are taken from two different sources, same plane. By all that I can read, it would appear that the bulk were cannon-armed. Grognards?
[This message has been edited by dolomite (edited 01-31-2000).]
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Yes! RAF colours.
In honor those who got the Mustang started in the first place and then experimented with it to bring us the Merlin powered version.
-Westy
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WHAAAAT??.. I'll take mine in US markings; thank you. Preferably; as shown above.
What self respecting ponyboy would EVER wanna be confused with a (phtui) twitfire pilot, even at a distance. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/biggrin.gif)
You brit lovers can keep yer warm beer; the damn bullseye target markings (aim here; Hans) and pitiful pubs wit the shaved sheep ta yerselves. With my blessings.
Hummph. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)
Hang (made in the USA)
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Noone will confuse it with a Spitfire, it has big yellow stripes on the wings to aid recognition. (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif) If not this one in RAF colours, then the Mustang III instead! (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/tongue.gif)
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Well, if it wasn't for the RAF coming to North American looking for a P40 and getting a superior fighter and if it hadn't been for the British test pilot Ronald W. Harkers' observation that the plane BEGGED for a Merlin where would the P51 have been????
(http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/images3/ETO/10.jpg)
(http://www.hobbymania.com.br/plasti/aero48/ACCURATE%2048/ACC_3410_RAF_MUSTANG.JPG)
-Westy
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Gee there must have been, what 30 of those in USAAF service? (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
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55. Don't make me come over there... (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/wink.gif)