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Title: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 16, 2009, 08:58:08 AM
I've been thinking alot lately about the over usage of the Spitfires and I think I've came up with a plan to fix that. Just allow only the Brits to fly them. I'm sure all of us has ran into one of the queens subjects in the heat of battle, and you must agree that they do need the convulsing,fish flopping,circus like manuever capibilities of the Spitfires in order to be victorious.

I for one have always held our friends across the pond with great respect, and by golly I'm willing to give them a leg up in this game so they won't have to die by the hands of a more "gifted" pilot. It's just not right that they have to fight against their own countries premiere WW2 fighter flown by really skilled pilots...I.E. the Americans.

So what do ya say my fellow yanks? Lets stay out of the Spitfires,Hurricanes and Tempests and let the needing British buggers fly them. Heck we don't need those planes. If we did we would of built them already.


On a side note: this doesn't apply to Lynx. I've heard him talk...I'm sure he's from Kentucky (the southern part)

Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: ImADot on January 16, 2009, 09:03:32 AM
Oooh, how's about this:

HiTech insert some coad to figure out what country in the world your IP address is coming from.  Then based on that, limit your plane choices to planes that your real-life country used in WW2.

I get your joke, uptown.   :aok
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Bruv119 on January 16, 2009, 09:05:51 AM
I've been thinking alot lately about the over usage of the Spitfires and I think I've came up with a plan to fix that. Just allow only the Brits to fly them. I'm sure all of us has ran into one of the queens subjects in the heat of battle, and you must agree that they do need the convulsing,fish flopping,circus like manuever capibilities of the Spitfires in order to be victorious.

I for one have always held our friends across the pond with great respect, and by golly I'm willing to give them a leg up in this game so they won't have to die by the hands of a more "gifted" pilot. It's just not right that they have to fight against their own countries premiere WW2 fighter flown by really skilled pilots...I.E. the Americans.

So what do ya say my fellow yanks? Lets stay out of the Spitfires,Hurricanes and Tempests and let the needing British buggers fly them. Heck we don't need those planes. If we did we would of built them already.

On a side note: this doesn't apply to Lynx. I've heard him talk...I'm sure he's from Kentucky (the southern part)



 :huh  wtf is that supposed to mean uptown?  I don't know what your getting at but I for one and most of my squad would not need to resort to such stick stirring in order to own your pee fifty one.

If there were more runstangs that extend a sector before turning back in, I think i'd puke.    Anytime you want to fight p51 vs p51 gimme a shout and i'll give you some pointers.


Oh  and GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!  stick that in your pipe and smoke it
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Kazaa on January 16, 2009, 09:08:11 AM
Sounds liked you've hooked a nice Bruv fish. :rofl
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Bruv119 on January 16, 2009, 09:08:49 AM
least make it a lil entertaining kaz
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 16, 2009, 09:10:50 AM
:huh  wtf is that supposed to mean uptown?  I don't know what your getting at but I for one and most of my squad would not need to resort to such stick stirring in order to own your pee fifty one.

If there were more runstangs that extend a sector before turning back in, I think i'd puke.    Anytime you want to fight p51 vs p51 gimme a shout and i'll give you some pointers.


Oh  and GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!  stick that in your pipe and smoke it
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Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 16, 2009, 09:18:26 AM

   Anytime you want to fight p51 vs p51 gimme a shout and i'll give you some pointers.



Being the gentleman I am, I can not allow you to be at such a disadvantage. The P51 is a complicated, technical aircraft the should be flown with the utmost caution and skill, which the British just don't have at this point and time. But I will accept your challenge, my fine sir. But you have to allow me to fly a less capable aircraft. Say a C47?  :D
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: thrila on January 16, 2009, 09:24:07 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Kazaa on January 16, 2009, 09:27:04 AM
Middle Earth is missing another troll. :lol
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Greebo on January 16, 2009, 09:43:59 AM
Of course the P-51 would have to be revised back to a P-51A....can't have a British designed engine flown by Americans, can we?  :devil
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: save on January 16, 2009, 09:46:17 AM
"HiTech insert some coad to figure out what country in the world your IP address is coming from.  Then based on that, limit your plane choices to planes that your real-life country used in WW2."


Nice - Me as a swede get the p51d, gloster gladiator, capronis and the Danes gets .... a sheepdress with a zipper on the back ....  :cool:


Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 16, 2009, 09:54:39 AM
Of course the P-51 would have to be revised back to a P-51A....can't have a British designed engine flown by Americans, can we?  :devil
:uhoh
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: dedalos on January 16, 2009, 10:10:20 AM
I've been thinking alot lately about the over usage of the Spitfires and I think I've came up with a plan to fix that. Just allow only the Brits to fly them. I'm sure all of us has ran into one of the queens subjects in the heat of battle, and you must agree that they do need the convulsing,fish flopping,circus like manuever capibilities of the Spitfires in order to be victorious.

I for one have always held our friends across the pond with great respect, and by golly I'm willing to give them a leg up in this game so they won't have to die by the hands of a more "gifted" pilot. It's just not right that they have to fight against their own countries premiere WW2 fighter flown by really skilled pilots...I.E. the Americans.

So what do ya say my fellow yanks? Lets stay out of the Spitfires,Hurricanes and Tempests and let the needing British buggers fly them. Heck we don't need those planes. If we did we would of built them already.


On a side note: this doesn't apply to Lynx. I've heard him talk...I'm sure he's from Kentucky (the southern part)



I fought you a few times.  I don't think the Spitfire is the reason you die  ;)
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: BnZs on January 16, 2009, 10:19:22 AM
The 2x fuel burn already does a half-way decent job of keeping short-range interceptors in their place, so, no.
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: TOMCAT21 on January 16, 2009, 11:00:49 AM
If I recall, didnt the US fly spits..and the brits flew: hellcats and wildcats, avengers..just to name three... nah...I like the Spit one of the very, very few fighters I can flay. I can't the fly 51 to save my life...sorry uptown...
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Tr0jan on January 16, 2009, 11:18:50 AM
Of course the P-51 would have to be revised back to a P-51A....can't have a British designed engine flown by Americans, can we?  :devil

You tell em greebo!!!  :D
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: dedalos on January 16, 2009, 11:27:17 AM
Crap, I am Greek.  What do I get to fly?  :lol
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: SEraider on January 16, 2009, 11:33:11 AM
Crap, I am Greek.  What do I get to fly?  :lol

Something with a sword and a shield?  :devil
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Anaxogoras on January 16, 2009, 11:34:05 AM
Apollo's chariot. :rofl
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 16, 2009, 12:13:22 PM
I fought you a few times.  I don't think the Spitfire is the reason you die  ;)
<-----put thumbs in ears, sticks tongue out and flaps fingers at Dedalos  :P
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: stroker71 on January 16, 2009, 12:25:33 PM
Of course the P-51 would have to be revised back to a P-51A....can't have a British designed engine flown by Americans, can we?  :devil

How about we warp back in time and have the US not enter into WW2....how ya like me now?  If that happened my fine Brit friend you would be speaking german now.
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: FLOTSOM on January 16, 2009, 12:29:37 PM
Crap, I am Greek.  What do I get to fly?  :lol

young boys.............

FLOTSOM
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: thrila on January 16, 2009, 12:34:28 PM
How about we warp back in time and have the US not enter into WW2....how ya like me now?  If that happened my fine Brit friend you would be speaking german now.

Oh noes!!11!

Clearly jerry was poised to invade the uk in early' 42 :uhoh
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: warhed on January 16, 2009, 12:43:37 PM
Never argue with British people, even the dumb ones will win because they just sound smarter  :t
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Fianna on January 16, 2009, 01:26:36 PM
How about we warp back in time and have the US not enter into WW2....how ya like me now?  If that happened my fine Brit friend you would be speaking german now.

I think this is the first true "bite."
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: lyric1 on January 16, 2009, 01:44:02 PM
I think this is the first true "bite."
Not so sure about that I think there was a Battle called??  ah??? what was it?? don't help me I will get it. June 1940 I think it was?? Oh yeah the Battle of Britain. Seem to think the British pretty much solved the long term answer of what language was to be spoken at that point. Oh yeah when was it before the USA entered the fray?
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: dedalos on January 16, 2009, 01:44:55 PM
young boys.............

FLOTSOM

Ahhh, those are for riding.  I said fly
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: SlapShot on January 16, 2009, 01:55:34 PM
Crap, I am Greek.  What do I get to fly?  :lol

Do feathers and wax ring a bell ?
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: SectorNine50 on January 16, 2009, 02:19:04 PM
Ahahaha what a good thread...
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: B4Buster on January 16, 2009, 02:20:52 PM
nevermind
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Impakt on January 16, 2009, 02:57:19 PM
As a Greek you can fly Pegasus, or imitate Icarus, or steal Apollo's chariot like Phaeton---plenty of options, Yasu!


    Too bad the US didn't have the wisdom and foresight to try and build planes that worked, i.e., we should have tried to build Spitfires under license starting in 1939 or 1940. Imagine id all of our clunker P-39s and p-40s had been Spits.
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: MaSonZ on January 16, 2009, 02:59:10 PM
i have no issue with the spits. when i come across em all they do is HO. i jig outta way and use my advanatge and fight my damdest, win or lose. love it when you get a spit 16 in one or two turns, and back in tower you know hes saying "WTF was that! That fu........"
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: dedalos on January 16, 2009, 03:16:28 PM
Do feathers and wax ring a bell ?

That should take care of the alt monkeys lol
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: doleboy on January 16, 2009, 03:53:56 PM
I, (http://i339.photobucket.com/albums/n453/ufuka/pissoff.gif)

How about we warp back in time and have the US not enter into WW2....how ya like me now?  If that happened my fine Brit friend you would be speaking german now.

on your post.  ;)
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: SgtPappy on January 16, 2009, 04:41:10 PM
As a Greek you can fly Pegasus, or imitate Icarus, or steal Apollo's chariot like Phaeton---plenty of options, Yasu!


    Too bad the US didn't have the wisdom and foresight to try and build planes that worked, i.e., we should have tried to build Spitfires under license starting in 1939 or 1940. Imagine id all of our clunker P-39s and p-40s had been Spits.

That leaves my Canuck self with... a maple leaf?
Bah. Americans needed the Spitfires for a good amount of time in the war as defence (and sometimes offense) fighters. 52nd, and 31st FG anyone? The US obviously hasn't really showed the Yanks much about the efforts of that group.. and a few others in the ETO prior to the North African and Italian campaigns.
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Greebo on January 16, 2009, 04:41:49 PM
How about we warp back in time and have the US not enter into WW2....how ya like me now?  If that happened my fine Brit friend you would be speaking german now.

I think you need to get a sense of humour stroker. I was poking fun at Uptown's "idea", not insulting Americans in any way. Note the smiley at the end of my post.

Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Gabriel on January 16, 2009, 04:58:11 PM
I support this  :salute
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: 68Wooley on January 16, 2009, 05:03:50 PM
According to well informed chat on 200 last night, the Russians won the war. And it must be true because the BBC said so.

Now then, under the new 'only fly the planes of your country' rule, what do you get if you're a Brit living in the colonies?

S'pose I could up a Boston. Or maybe someone will lend-lease me a destroyer if they have one spare. Been telling the missus I want a boat for ages now.
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: lunatic1 on January 16, 2009, 05:24:09 PM
the brits flew everything the americans flew,and the americans flew what the brits flew  :cool:
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: crazyivan on January 16, 2009, 05:37:50 PM
According to well informed chat on 200 last night, the Russians won the war. And it must be true because the BBC said so.

Now then, under the new 'only fly the planes of your country' rule, what do you get if you're a Brit living in the colonies?

S'pose I could up a Boston. Or maybe someone will lend-lease me a destroyer if they have one spare. Been telling the missus I want a boat for ages now.
you get one of those fancy boats and ill join yah.
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Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: viper215 on January 16, 2009, 06:08:45 PM
Being the gentleman I am, I can not allow you to be at such a disadvantage. The P51 is a complicated, technical aircraft the should be flown with the utmost caution and skill, which the British just don't have at this point and time. But I will accept your challenge, my fine sir. But you have to allow me to fly a less capable aircraft. Say a C47?  :D


yep...$50 on bruv
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Becinhu on January 16, 2009, 06:50:16 PM
The US wouldn't have joined the war if the Germans hadn't bombed Pearl Harbor!
 :noid
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: stroker71 on January 16, 2009, 08:16:00 PM
I think you need to get a sense of humour stroker. I was poking fun at Uptown's "idea", not insulting Americans in any way. Note the smiley at the end of my post.



I forgot my smiley faces I was kidding also.  I was just biting on the rusty hook!  :salute :rolleyes: :D :lol :rofl
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Bruv119 on January 17, 2009, 04:31:20 AM

yep...$50 on bruv

The current form book for this P51D matchup would suggest myself as a short favourite. 

All kills in Pony D since we both started playing  (thanks Spatula  :aok)

Uptown      Kills  2206  Deaths 1252   K/D 1.76
Bruv119     Kills  2459   Deaths 171     K/D 14.30

We have to duke this out uptown I can't have people making fun of Her Majesty's subjects when it comes down to P51 flying,  I love that plane and if I win you have to fly Spitfires for a whole month.   :D

Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Sloehand on January 17, 2009, 04:32:47 AM
According to well informed chat on 200 last night, the Russians won the war. And it must be true because the BBC said so.

Now then, under the new 'only fly the planes of your country' rule, what do you get if you're a Brit living in the colonies?

S'pose I could up a Boston. Or maybe someone will lend-lease me a destroyer if they have one spare. Been telling the missus I want a boat for ages now.

Excuse me???!!!  There are BRITS living in the U S of A???  Unbelievable!  I'm calling INS.  Put down the Yorkshire Pudding!!!  Step AWAY from the Yorkshire Pudding!!  And take you and your soggy tea bag back across the pond.    
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Gianlupo on January 17, 2009, 05:27:56 AM
Not so sure about that I think there was a Battle called??  ah??? what was it?? don't help me I will get it. June 1940 I think it was?? Oh yeah the Battle of Britain. Seem to think the British pretty much solved the long term answer of what language was to be spoken at that point. Oh yeah when was it before the USA entered the fray?

:lol looks like we have a pretty good "second bite"! I'd say Lyric is the winner, though! ;)

Great thread, Uptown.... now gimme an aerobatic biplane fighter with fancy paint schemes! :D
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Wmaker on January 17, 2009, 05:37:47 AM
Great thread, Uptown.... now gimme an aerobatic biplane fighter with fancy paint schemes! :D

CR.42 to AH! :)  :aok
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: lyric1 on January 17, 2009, 10:05:25 AM
The current form book for this P51D matchup would suggest myself as a short favourite. 

All kills in Pony D since we both started playing  (thanks Spatula  :aok)

Uptown      Kills  2206  Deaths 1252   K/D 1.76
Bruv119     Kills  2459   Deaths 171     K/D 14.30

We have to duke this out uptown I can't have people making fun of Her Majesty's subjects when it comes down to P51 flying,  I love that plane and if I win you have to fly Spitfires for a whole month.   :D


I don't think his CO will allow him to fly a Spit for the entire month some how. http://www.brauncomustangs.org/site/
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: USCH on January 17, 2009, 10:17:00 AM
I think this is the first true "bite."
.sad that you dodnt read more
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: USCH on January 17, 2009, 10:19:10 AM
How about we warp back in time and have the US not enter into WW2....how ya like me now?  If that happened my fine Brit friend you would be speaking german now.
you too
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: stroker71 on January 17, 2009, 10:59:03 AM
When I first read the very first post I chuckled and thought what a fun thread.  So I posted and had to defend what I said from people who don't get it.  No I didn't put  :rofl or anything.  But from the feel of the first post I assumed (yes I know what that means) that it was all in fun! 
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 17, 2009, 11:09:59 AM
The current form book for this P51D matchup would suggest myself as a short favourite. 

All kills in Pony D since we both started playing  (thanks Spatula  :aok)

Uptown      Kills  2206  Deaths 1252   K/D 1.76
Bruv119     Kills  2459   Deaths 171     K/D 14.30

We have to duke this out uptown I can't have people making fun of Her Majesty's subjects when it comes down to P51 flying,  I love that plane and if I win you have to fly Spitfires for a whole month.   :D


In looking at these stats, it's appears that I am in fact the clear underdog. But if one would look at how the #keys are positioned on the keyboard, it is clear to me that your cockney tea tipping typing fingers hit two keys at once resulting in a 14 instead of a 1 as you intended.

Secondly, if the above stats are accurately displayed, a bribery investigation must be conducted at once. For I submit that Spatula was promised tawdry English tarts and Her Majesty's finest light ale for such blantant and downright obscene manipulation of our esteemed stats and scoring page.

Thirdly, I contend the Spatula is in fact a English agent and is involved in a conspiracy to fill the skys of AH2 with Spitfires and other British weapons of war in an effort to dominate AH2 and the world as a whole. This will not stand, as we will fight to the last man to crush the English rebellion and defeat the redcoats once and for all. :furious
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 17, 2009, 11:15:12 AM
When I first read the very first post I chuckled and thought what a fun thread.  So I posted and had to defend what I said from people who don't get it.  No I didn't put  :rofl or anything.  But from the feel of the first post I assumed (yes I know what that means) that it was all in fun! 
Do not be alarmed sir. This is clearly the work of MI6  :noid
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: JimmyC on January 17, 2009, 12:34:59 PM
I believe thou wast smote/smited with a glove of challenge uptown
now step up and duel, foils, pistols or 51`s??
the honor of the american colony is in your hands.
I have full faith in Brother Bruv to defend the realm from such torrid accusations & slander,
And be victorious for Queen, country and beer!
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: The Fury on January 17, 2009, 12:37:10 PM
I believe thou wast smote/smited with a glove of challenge uptown
now step up and duel, foils, pistols or 51`s??
the honor of the american colony is in your hands.
I have full faith in Brother Bruv to defend the realm from such torrid accusations & slander,
And be victorious for Queen, country and beer!


LMAO  :rofl

Well said.
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: uptown on January 17, 2009, 12:45:26 PM
I believe thou wast smote/smited with a glove of challenge uptown
now step up and duel, foils, pistols or 51`s??
the honor of the american colony is in your hands.
I have full faith in Brother Bruv to defend the realm from such torrid accusations & slander,
And be victorious for Queen, country and beer!
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Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: JimmyC on January 17, 2009, 03:35:26 PM
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Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Vulcan on January 17, 2009, 05:32:43 PM
Better not let the yanks fly the pony, after all it was designed for an RAF specification. Oh and didn't the Fleet Air Arm teach the yanks you could land Corsairs (Hawgs) on carriers?
Title: Re: Spitfires and the British
Post by: Borsuk on January 17, 2009, 05:36:05 PM
You mean there were allied planes in WW2 that weren't spits, hurri's, mossies and lancs. Always wondered what the Ex Colonials flew.  :)

No offence to our neighbours across the pond.  :salute

Though if we use Imadot's suggestion of you only fly your IP address I'm stuffed as I live in Spain, work in the ME and South America, I think that qualifies me to fly a parachute