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Title: boomerang
Post by: phatzo on January 18, 2009, 10:35:20 PM
the boomerang could wing with the buffalo

http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/air-ww2/boomerang.jpg
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: 1pLUs44 on January 18, 2009, 11:34:52 PM
Armament similiar to the spitfire, 4 .303s and 2 20mm cannons. I say yes! Why can't the Aussies have their own plane in AHII?
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: BaDkaRmA158Th on January 19, 2009, 12:57:05 AM
I would have to agree with this.

Time to bring on the 40-43 fighters.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Krusty on January 19, 2009, 01:25:51 AM
Why can't the Aussies have their own plane in AHII?

They do! They have many!!!!


They, uh, all just happen to be imported  ;)
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: phatzo on January 20, 2009, 09:24:56 PM
(http://www.pacificaces.0catch.com/_borders/CAC%20Boomerang%20-%201.jpg)
(http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/air-ww2/boomerang.jpg)
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_vOjsgHxk69I/RRJ85JefABI/AAAAAAAAAGo/jrZPrYUo0pw/IMG_4270.JPG)
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: 1pLUs44 on January 20, 2009, 11:45:06 PM
They do! They have many!!!!


They, uh, all just happen to be imported  ;)

 :lol

Okay okay... Why can't the Aussies have their own HOMEMADE planes?  :P
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: FTJR on January 21, 2009, 12:08:32 AM
Surprising amount of photo's here

http://cas.awm.gov.au/TST2/cst.acct_master?surl=995052835ZZZWRQSJYAVGS60684&stype=6&simplesearch=&v_umo=&v_product_id=&screen_name=cas_search_pkg.pr_search_by_link&screen_parms=acid~ps_query=SELECT+~query_id,+u.umo_id,+u.attribute1,+u.attribute2,+u.attribute3,+u.umo_id+FROM+umo+u,+umo_attribute+ua1+WHERE+ua1.value=%27Boomerang+aircraft%27+AND+u.umo_id+=+ua1.umo_id+AND+ua1.attribute_id+IN+(1666)~ps_query_text=Browse+Related+subject:+Boomerang+aircraft&screen_type=BOTTOM&bvers=5&bplatform=Netscape&bos=MacIntel


The link is a bit wacky. Hope it works.  Anyway, the only way we'll see it is if we support the IAR 80 guys. How about it Treize?
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: 1pLUs44 on January 21, 2009, 12:14:00 AM
Did they get the body style for the Boomerang  from the P-40/P-36? Looks like it honestly.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Karnak on January 21, 2009, 12:42:53 AM
Did they get the body style for the Boomerang  from the P-40/P-36? Looks like it honestly.
Actually it was based on the AT-6 trainer aircraft.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: 1pLUs44 on January 21, 2009, 02:08:51 AM
Actually it was based on the AT-6 trainer aircraft.


Huh, now I'm even more surprised. That's pretty cool

Don't know how maneuverable it is, but I've been reading up on google, and I'm getting max speeds of 305 mph to like 350mph.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Denholm on January 21, 2009, 09:50:05 AM
Here's to more variety. *Ding*
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: gusman on January 21, 2009, 10:06:41 AM
It's a cool plane but it probably would send me right back to the tower

Cheers,
gusman44
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Getback on January 21, 2009, 10:57:04 AM
Is it me or does that look similar to an f6?
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: APDrone on January 21, 2009, 11:06:47 AM
Is it me or does that look similar to an f6?

It's you.

 :t
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: waystin2 on January 21, 2009, 12:11:04 PM
Yes it would be a good add. :aok
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Greebo on January 21, 2009, 01:23:12 PM
I wouldn't be against having it, but its got a very limited scenario potential and would not see much MA use either. I'd rather see a Ki 43 for the SEAC scenarios.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: FTJR on January 21, 2009, 06:59:26 PM
Just like the Buffalo?  :D
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Puck on January 21, 2009, 07:43:20 PM
:lol

Okay okay... Why can't the Aussies have their own HOMEMADE planes?  :P

Wings aren't bent.  What good is it?

:D
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: FYB on January 21, 2009, 09:47:43 PM
the boomerang could wing with the buffalo

http://www.diggerhistory.info/images/air-ww2/boomerang.jpg
I have but one question, you post this thread but would you fly the darn thing even though everyone uses planes armed with more fire power, greater speed, higher maneuverability and greater defense?

Just a small question...  Think about that.  ;)

-FYB 
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: FTJR on January 22, 2009, 12:22:47 AM
I have but one question, you post this thread but would you fly the darn thing even though everyone uses planes armed with more fire power, greater speed, higher maneuverability and greater defense?

Just a small question...  Think about that.  ;)

-FYB 


I certainly would, your question would apply to many of the planes we have in game, like any plane, the p39d for instance, its not the best in many aspects, but there are circumstances that it can be used, field defence for instance, or just for the hell of it.

I agree its low on the priority list, lets get the Beaufighter first.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Karnak on January 22, 2009, 09:57:31 AM
I have but one question, you post this thread but would you fly the darn thing even though everyone uses planes armed with more fire power, greater speed, higher maneuverability and greater defense?

Just a small question...  Think about that.  ;)

-FYB 
Boomerang has the same firepower as the Spitfires Mk V, VIII and IX and Seafire.  Not too bad.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: phatzo on January 22, 2009, 07:09:54 PM
I have but one question, you post this thread but would you fly the darn thing even though everyone uses planes armed with more fire power, greater speed, higher maneuverability and greater defense?

Just a small question...  Think about that.  ;)

-FYB 

I would fly it a lot but I rarely take the sme aircraft up twice in a night
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: lyric1 on January 24, 2009, 11:10:12 PM
Lets get real old school with an Australian death trap then bung this one in the game. 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAC_Wirraway  Sorry for the thread steal.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Enker on January 25, 2009, 08:54:10 PM
I have but one question, you post this thread but would you fly the darn thing even though everyone uses planes armed with more fire power, greater speed, higher maneuverability and greater defense?

Just a small question...  Think about that.  ;)

-FYB 
The same reason people fly P-40s and Hurricane Is; it's fun.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Motherland on January 25, 2009, 08:56:45 PM
I have but one question, you post this thread but would you fly the darn thing even though everyone uses planes armed with more fire power, greater speed, higher maneuverability and greater defense?

Just a small question...  Think about that.  ;)

-FYB 
For the same reason not everybody flies Spit 16's and N1K's.
For the same reason I fly the 109E and F when we have the G and K. Same reason I fly the 190A when we have the D. Same reason I fly the Stukas when when we have the 190F. They're fun aircraft to fly, period. And sometimes they even add some challenge where there is none :)
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Hajo on January 26, 2009, 01:57:51 PM
The Aussies manufactured the Beaufighter also.  The MkXXI was manufactured in Australia under license.  It had 4X50 cals along with the 4 Hispanos.

The Beaufighter...for its' record is truly a war winning aircraft.  Its' contribution in many areas was valuable.

And yes.....the Boomerang belongs in AH as well.  Was developed and tested quickly by the Australians.  They considered that there may be a problem

of getting aircraft delieved from GB and the US.  As a matter of fact Great Britain was of little help to Australia in the early war stages.

Great Britain in essence made them stand alone in the PAC.  GB was concerned with GB and not Australia.
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: phatzo on January 26, 2009, 07:45:54 PM
Great Britain in essence made them stand alone in the PAC.  GB was concerned with GB and not Australia.

We all a bunch of Pommy convicts as far as they were concerned. Expendable
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: 1pLUs44 on January 26, 2009, 09:30:00 PM
Wings aren't bent.  What good is it?

:D

good point...

:noid
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Plawranc on January 27, 2009, 12:09:45 AM
Armament similiar to the spitfire, 4 .303s and 2 20mm cannons. I say yes! Why can't the Aussies have their own plane in AHII?

Thats what i said :D
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: FYB on January 27, 2009, 12:53:41 AM

I certainly would, your question would apply to many of the planes we have in game, like any plane, the p39d for instance, its not the best in many aspects, but there are circumstances that it can be used, field defence for instance, or just for the hell of it.

I agree its low on the priority list, lets get the Beaufighter first.
Someone whom is drinking my type of alcohol!  :D
Beaufighter is a definite yes.

-FYB
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: Sharrk on January 27, 2009, 03:39:58 AM

Just a previous thread on the Boomerang with some pics,

http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/index.php/topic,248552.0.html


And I would still like to see it in the game...
Title: Re: boomerang
Post by: FTJR on January 27, 2009, 07:57:20 PM
Wings aren't bent.  What good is it?

:D

If you look at it in the plan view, you would see that the wings are in fact bent.