Chris -a.k.a "Rex"- likes to talk about planes. A lot. Usually he spends his days consuming vast quanities of coffee, reading vast quantities of aviation-related books, and talking about his obsession for all things that fly (birdlife included). This channel will focus on aviation and aviation history. It will cover the history and development of aircraft, famous & equally obscure events, and delve into many of the lesser known stories of aviation. Enjoy!
It was a 1936 design and for that time modern. By 1943 it was obsolete and mostly used for ground support in north Africa and in the far east. The corsair and mustang out class this aircraft in every department.
I saw a Vulcan fly at an airshow at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana in the early '70s. It was the only plane I remember flying in that show. It made a powerful impression on me as well.
The Orion that was originally the company hack for Shell Oil, NC12222, S/N 180, now is in Swissair colors and conserved in Lucerne in the Transport Museum. On another note: Look at the He 70 and compare to the He 111. The shape is in there all right.
I love how the Americans built a bomber in America when the war is taking place in a totally different area of the world and no way of getting that kite to the war in any way or form. So typical American.
makes me wonder why wing mounted guns werent a thing, surely it wasn't feed/jam problems? its free of the prop and more sence than right blocking view, way over top of the view, or mounted on the side... all still while in danger of shooting off own prop...
The Boeing B9 had the yet to come B-17 , Staring right at you , this is 1932 by 1944 its Grandaughters an B24's were in Their droves , Amazing the time of apx 14 years in that time think of what went on into New design and ideas , Development tech etc , Great vid Rex .
I'd love to have one of these planes, well if I were a Billionaire! Just imagine if they had put the 4 engines on instead of the 2, I think it would have been a much better aircraft with 4. Semper Fi from an old Marine
It is a good thing that the Germans were a little stupid back then, because this aircraft is seriously good. Had they managed it a bit better, this model would have made for a lot of red ears in all enemy forces. Besides, building it sort of sneaky was quite smart as well.
This past weekend while in a Home Depot parking lot next to Republic Airport on Long Island I saw a P-40 in what I assume were origianl US Army Air Corps colors warming up for takeoff. I was so awed by it it that I sat there waiting until it taxied out and took off. A truly beautiful plane.
I'm still hazy on how to spec out duration watch em all over and over and it seems you stop short rite when you're going to give use the goods ....frustrated as all he'll please help thank you
Ok, if planes were horses, here's my take...Spitfire/Thouroughbred, P-51/Mustang, P-47/Warhorse, P-40/Quarter horse, Hurricane/Hunter-jumper P-38/Arabian long distance racer, Tempest/Barrel racer. Mosquito/Palomino.
Not the fastest, not the most agile, but tough, reliable, easier to repair, a superbly stable gun platform, well armed and great at ground attack. Shot up lots of trucks and armored vehicles in North Africa. Could do well in the glide bombing role, with good training. Still, the Flying Tigers used them in China and piled up a great record as interceptors. Pretty goddam versatile , if you ask me. Cool looking, too. Love the shark nose art.
