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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:34:43 PM EDT
 ???? 16 Spitfires Flying Together, The Sound of Victory " Goosebumps " ???? I know a lot of us have a soft spot for the mustang but for me it's the SPITFIRE |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:37:25 PM EDT
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Such curves...
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:38:46 PM EDT
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Yep, great looking plane.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:39:10 PM EDT
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I think that sometimes it's OK to have more than one favorite.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:40:04 PM EDT
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Close Second to the p-51 in terms of looks.
The ‘stang is more agressive looking |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:41:29 PM EDT
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Spitfire VS Corsair is a very tough choice looks wise
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:41:37 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:44:14 PM EDT
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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6c3v9iihgw
I know a lot of us have a soft spot for the mustang but for me it's the SPITFIRE I don't. The Spitfire is a nice looking fighter for sure but I'm more of a F4 U Corsair or P 40 man myself. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:48:08 PM EDT
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox.
Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:49:10 PM EDT
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The Spitfire is a beautifully graceful airplane, while the Mustang is more aggressive looking. However the FW190 D is absolutely lethal in looks.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:49:38 PM EDT
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:49:40 PM EDT
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It was always one of my favorites, and the P-51 Mustang, and the P-38 Lightning.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:49:41 PM EDT
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Yeah but the macchi 202 is even better looking imo
I'm probably partial |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:50:24 PM EDT
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Lifers... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:50:32 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:51:26 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I don't. The Spitfire is a nice looking fighter for sure but I'm more of a F4 U Corsair or P 40 man myself. Told the wife, I win crazy money on Powerball. I'm buying a P40. And a tank. 
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:51:44 PM EDT
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The RAF operated Spitfires with pink camo for early dawn recon missions.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:51:50 PM EDT
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made. Except for the Zero. 
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:52:10 PM EDT
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Agreed. A beautiful plane. Even as a kid building models it had a quality that just grabbed your attention.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:52:52 PM EDT
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My buddy likes it so much that he built a full scale replica. https://a4.pbase.com/o9/72/325172/1/155683143.lFzul6cQ.ag1.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Spit_jpg-1117401.JPG |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:53:53 PM EDT
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Quote History |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:54:27 PM EDT
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My buddy likes it so much that he built a full scale replica. https://a4.pbase.com/o9/72/325172/1/155683143.lFzul6cQ.ag1.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Spit_jpg-1117401.JPG  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:55:06 PM EDT
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Watched a video sometime ago that documented his build of that Spitfire. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My buddy likes it so much that he built a full scale replica. https://a4.pbase.com/o9/72/325172/1/155683143.lFzul6cQ.ag1.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Spit_jpg-1117401.JPG I watched him build it from when was just a pile of plywood, aluminum, steel, and a set of plans... |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:56:51 PM EDT
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made. 
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:57:00 PM EDT
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One of my favorite airplanes. They sound great as well.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:57:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All those old WW2 airplanes handled like a flying brick. Except for the Zero. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 5:58:48 PM EDT
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Yeah, there are several of those videos, just Google 'DeFord Spitfire'. I watched him build it from when was just a pile of plywood, aluminum, steel, and a set of plans... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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My buddy likes it so much that he built a full scale replica. https://a4.pbase.com/o9/72/325172/1/155683143.lFzul6cQ.ag1.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Spit_jpg-1117401.JPG I watched him build it from when was just a pile of plywood, aluminum, steel, and a set of plans... |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:03:53 PM EDT
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Quote History |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:09:21 PM EDT
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All those old WW2 airplanes handled like a flying brick. Except for the Zero. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made. Except for the Zero. 
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:11:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYes, yes it is.
Perhaps the most beautiful ever made. Certainly a contender anyway, |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:12:05 PM EDT
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Agreed. A beautiful plane. Even as a kid building models it had a quality that just grabbed your attention.
(You hear that Textron? Fix your ugly ass rifles!) |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:15:40 PM EDT
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Which handled like a marshmallow on a stick that got too close to the campfire. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: All those old WW2 airplanes handled like a flying brick. Except for the Zero. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:16:49 PM EDT
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Pure unadulterated sex. Nothing else is close.
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:19:22 PM EDT
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On a world tour at this moment: https://www.silverspitfire.com https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/12179/FD683A4C-FAFA-47FE-9C8E-6B41A2DFE683-1117388.png |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:20:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:24:56 PM EDT
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My neighbor, Larry Forrester (Tora, Tora, Tora,) crashed three of them during the Battle Of Britain, before his wings were yanked.
They told him 'you're helping the Germans more than us.' It was probably for the better. Chris |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:25:48 PM EDT
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I think that sometimes it's OK to have more than one favorite. But I also like the P51 Mustang, the Corsair & the P38 Lightning. I also like the lines of the Me109. Since I don't fly, this is no commentary on performance just on looks. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:26:44 PM EDT
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FW-190D / TA-152
They look sexy/nasty with the awesome Luftwaffe paint job. 
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:27:19 PM EDT
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:29:04 PM EDT
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I have this print |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:30:21 PM EDT
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Agree. I like the Spitfire, it's got clean lines. But I also like the P51 Mustang, the Corsair & the P38 Lightning. I also like the lines of the Me109. Since I don't fly, this is no commentary on performance just on looks. I love the looks of this Sea Fury. 
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:32:21 PM EDT
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Arguably the finest looking plane ever to come out of Britain.
Our best looker? The Eagle. or the sled. Not talking about anything but looks. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:33:02 PM EDT
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All curves, no legs [to get to Berlin]
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The P51 was a useless piece of junk. I'm surprised anyone racked-up a single kill in that deathbox. Spitfire was beautiful, as was the Hurricane. However, nothing beats the Brewster F2A Buffalo -- universally regarded as the most beautiful, graceful airplane ever made.
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The Spitfire is a beautifully graceful airplane, while the Mustang is more aggressive looking. However the FW190 D is absolutely lethal in looks. The Dora is a menacing looking A/C |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:37:46 PM EDT
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I like the Spitfire but the Mustang is number one.
And not to forget the P40, P47 and Corsair. As for the axis, the BF109 and Fw190 were good looking aircraft. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:39:05 PM EDT
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My buddy likes it so much that he built a full scale replica. https://a4.pbase.com/o9/72/325172/1/155683143.lFzul6cQ.ag1.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/20962/Spit_jpg-1117401.JPG |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:41:20 PM EDT
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The Zero was actually pretty bad ass; almost a quantum leap in development of the fighter plane, and aircraft in general (IIRC, was the first to use what have come to be known as 7000-series aluminum zinc alloys). The plane was remarkably formidable...at least until we set several thousand men to the task of making a machine to kill it, specifically (Hellcat). Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: All those old WW2 airplanes handled like a flying brick. Except for the Zero. It wasn't until we got one to test that we really learned how to kill it. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:42:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All those old WW2 airplanes handled like a flying brick. Except for the Zero. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:42:17 PM EDT
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The P-51 is a beautiful airplane from every angle except the rear quarters; the scoop blends in with the after part of the fuselage to give it a real slabsided appearance.
The Spitfire doesn’t have a bad angle. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:43:27 PM EDT
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I like the Spitfire but the Mustang is number one. And not to forget the P40, P47 and Corsair. As for the axis, the BF109 and Fw190 were good looking aircraft. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:43:35 PM EDT
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The Spitfire doesn’t have a bad angle. |
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Posted: 10/8/2019 6:50:38 PM EDT
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when I have to think about something nice to say about the British the Spitfire and the Battle of Britain make that possible.
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