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General Forums => Wishlist => Topic started by: thndregg on October 13, 2014, 11:15:31 AM

Title: The "F"...
Post by: thndregg on October 13, 2014, 11:15:31 AM
...for the historical factor.

Thank you.

(http://www.detailandscale.com/artwork/world_war_II/Boeing%20B-17F%20Flying%20Fortress%20flown%20by%201st%20Lt%20Jim%20Dieffenderfer,%2063rd%20BS,%2043rd%20BG,%20SW%20Pacific,%201943.jpg)
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: ONTOS on October 13, 2014, 01:08:09 PM
A big yes +5. Very historic and she's a good looking bird. Some people have said the waist gunner's were opposite of each other instead of off set in later models. In this game you can only fire one side or the other so that is of no matter. (B-26 waist gunners are opposite of each other).
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: EagleDNY on October 13, 2014, 02:20:51 PM
I've been watching old episodes of 12'OClock high on youtube and they are all flying F models (first thing I noticed).   
Given the number of people that want to come down on B17s instead of doing a head on attack, I'd probably fly the F just for the extra dorsal .50 Cal.

Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Chalenge on October 14, 2014, 09:50:23 AM
Memphis Belle, right? I think the one at the Museum of Flight in Seattle is an 'F' model also. Sure, I'm for it.  :aok
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Coalcat1 on October 14, 2014, 02:28:10 PM
+1
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Someguy63 on October 14, 2014, 02:47:54 PM
+1
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Vraciu on October 14, 2014, 03:15:35 PM
Give us a PB4Y-2....
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Fish42 on October 14, 2014, 03:25:25 PM
+1 but it would be a long way down the list. A B-17 that is a bit faster and carries 1 more 50cal with a limited arc covering the High 6, does not sound like it would add much to the game.

Beaufighter, Boomerang, Macchi C.200 & Wellington for example, I feel would add more to the game at this time.
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Arlo on October 14, 2014, 03:26:42 PM
Ah. The doors been kicked open to talk about everything but the F, it seems.

Sparviero.  :D
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Chalenge on October 14, 2014, 04:38:19 PM
It's a valid wish. There is literally no single airplane you could add to AH that would change the game drastically (except perhaps the F8F). DWHBG is a pretty big group of guys that enjoy flying scenario type events in the main arena and for that reason alone I think this wish should be honored.
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Nefarious on October 14, 2014, 05:19:24 PM
B-17F would be a fine addition. +1
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: steely07 on October 14, 2014, 05:19:57 PM
+1 from this Dickweed, but not at the cost of new airframes IMHO :)
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: earl1937 on October 16, 2014, 03:33:16 AM
...for the historical factor.

Thank you.

(http://www.detailandscale.com/artwork/world_war_II/Boeing%20B-17F%20Flying%20Fortress%20flown%20by%201st%20Lt%20Jim%20Dieffenderfer,%2063rd%20BS,%2043rd%20BG,%20SW%20Pacific,%201943.jpg)
:airplane: No doubt a great aircraft, but I would opt for the twin 50's of the top turret than the single 50 in the dorsal, when attacked from something on high!
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Cheyenn on October 16, 2014, 06:09:51 AM
Benn asking for the E/F model of the B-17 for the last 2 years. We mostly need the F model in this game. Esp for the Speaicals Events.
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: CASHEW on October 16, 2014, 08:51:45 AM
Memphis Belle, right? I think the one at the Museum of Flight in Seattle is an 'F' model also. Sure, I'm for it.  :aok
Just Brought the Girl down there a few days ago. 17 was gone.
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Chalenge on October 16, 2014, 10:01:42 AM
I think I saw pictures of it in restoration again.
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: Bino on October 18, 2014, 01:41:09 PM
<reads scroll, nodding>  Aye. This petition is worthy.  <turns to servant>  Page, be so good as to fetch my signet ring and hot wax, would you?
Title: Re: The "F"...
Post by: EagleDNY on October 23, 2014, 09:01:49 PM
:airplane: No doubt a great aircraft, but I would opt for the twin 50's of the top turret than the single 50 in the dorsal, when attacked from something on high!

don't worry I'll be in the top turret - it would just be nice to have those extra 3 .50 cals popping away at the high con coming in...   :t