Author Topic: Time for the Brewster? (Read 8367 times)

airspro · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2002, 04:28:15 PM »

Brewster into AH!

Jack55 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 01, 2002, 05:04:58 PM »

Yup, since it was scorned by the USN, it has to have the Finnish markings. They seemed to have loved the things, and were the most successful users.

Plus it would be fun to have Wildcat v Buffalo battles.

Were the Finn's Buffalos still carrier capable?

Mitsu · « **Reply #17 on:** May 01, 2002, 05:23:13 PM »

Jack,

The naval equipment was removed in Finnish Buffalo.

mipoikel · « **Reply #18 on:** May 01, 2002, 05:28:02 PM »

I put my name on this list.

I want Brewster and I-16 or I-15 + SB3

LLv34_Camouflage · « **Reply #19 on:** May 01, 2002, 06:00:51 PM »

Thanks for the support, guys!

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From -MY-'s website:
To the purchasers surprise all US Navy "property" were removed at the factory from the Brewsters bought by Finland: guns, sights, instruments and carrier equipment. Initially separately purchased Aldis-optical (binocular) sights were used, but in the spring of 1941 before reflector sights (Finnish Väisäla T.h.m.40 sights which were based on Revi 3c) were installed in the Finnish Brewsters. Metric instruments were installed in Finnish Brewsters. The Finnish B-239 "export"-models were equipped with refurbished R-1820 G-5 engines taken from DC-3 airliners.

The reduced weight from removing the carrier equipment helped to make it even more maneuverable. The B-239 was really a screamer at the time...

Camo

BlauK · « **Reply #20 on:** May 02, 2002, 07:56:21 AM »

Yup.. we _NEED_ this Pearl

Naso · « **Reply #21 on:** May 02, 2002, 12:12:23 PM »

Agree 500.332566845 %

The finnish version.

Vladd · « **Reply #22 on:** May 02, 2002, 05:19:57 PM »

I know the RAF rejected the Brewster for ETO use, but in combat against the Japanese it didn't seem to do any worse than the Hurricane.

Was a Buffalo more manouvreable than the Hurricane, or superior in any other way?

Vladd

Vladd · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2002, 05:24:03 PM »

Oops, just checked one of Camos links

http://www.danford.net/eagle.htm

The Brewster looks a pretty fine addition to me.

LLv34_Camouflage · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2002, 07:47:20 PM »

Vladd, notice that the evaluation is of the model 339, the heavier and already "spoiled" Brewster.

Camo

M.C.202 · « **Reply #25 on:** May 03, 2002, 12:06:56 AM »

ra said:
That guy shot down 3 of 5 Zeros before getting shot down, and he says 'if only I'd had a Buffalo'. Talk about high self-esteem.
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You can always tell a Naval Aviator... You just can't tell them much:D

Xjazz · « **Reply #26 on:** May 03, 2002, 12:59:35 AM »

Fully agreed with Camo!

Wmaker · « **Reply #27 on:** May 03, 2002, 02:03:03 AM »

Hey come on rest of the finns!!

If you haven't registered yet...do so now and show your support for the Brewster!!

Tumor · « **Reply #28 on:** May 03, 2002, 02:57:30 AM »

YES!! We need the Brewster if for nothing else than to have a clear-cut "ugliest ride in AH" winner

... Boyington was SO eloquent eh? That guys been my hero since Baa Baa Blacksheep!!

JussiK · « **Reply #29 on:** May 03, 2002, 03:15:46 AM »

Yeaaa...i put name on this list too.

JussiK
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