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WWII P-38 fighter discovered in Wales
AP on Yahoo ^ | 11/15/07 | Richard Pyle - ap

Posted on 11/14/2007 2:27:34 PM PST by NormsRevenge

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To: Moose4
"The Allison engine has gotten a bad rep compared to the Merlin . . . "

The Merlin seemed to perform better in the hydroplanes; most of the best boats of that era were powered by a Rolls Merlin rather than an Allison.
121 posted on 11/15/2007 7:27:57 AM PST by Steve_Seattle ("Above all, shake your bum at Burton.")
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To: tanknetter

The 39 was excellent in the ground attack role angainst german armour that is for sure.The Finns well they were some of the most shit hot pilots there were.


122 posted on 11/15/2007 10:09:26 AM PST by HANG THE EXPENSE (Defeat liberalism, its the right thing to do for America.)
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To: Red Badger

This is the William Phillips I was referring to.

If you like aircraft paintings, he’s the best.
http://www.prints.com/art.php?artist_id=57&RF=2

One of my favorites is called ‘Victory Pass’.


123 posted on 11/15/2007 10:55:12 AM PST by Vinnie (You're Nobody 'Til Somebody Jihads You)
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To: GreyFriar

Thanks for the ping. Now I know where that picture came from.


124 posted on 11/15/2007 1:08:00 PM PST by zot
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To: Squantos
Thank you Squantos.

125 posted on 11/16/2007 3:18:07 AM PST by bd476
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