#259 Garand Picture of the Day B17

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10-16-2009, 06:05 PM
Bob Womack

Piper L-4?
10-16-2009, 08:32 PM
Mike Haas

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Originally Posted by 30-06_mike

Mike,

Looks like a Piper Cub in Military Markings.
But I thought the Cub was flown from the rear seat when solo?

30 06 Mike - The paint scheme was used during 'Flight Trials/War Games' during late '42' (although I never got around to putting the "Stars" on the Wings & several other Markings!)

Not a Piper Cub and you are indeed correct that the "CUB" was flown "Solo from the rear seat! Just a clue - This airplane 'Cruised' about 15-20MPH higher than the 'CUB' on the same 65 HP engine but took longer to get off the ground. Landing distance was about the same. :beerchug:

Try again!
10-16-2009, 08:48 PM
Mike Haas

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Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Piper L-4?

Bob - Not an L-4. Note the differences on the "Turtle-Back"- Aft of the rear edge of the Wing.
10-16-2009, 08:54 PM
Mike Haas

Mark - It appears I "High-Jacked" your thread. My apology is offered!
Mike Haas
10-16-2009, 09:57 PM
Mark in Rochester

Picture of the day

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Originally Posted by Mike Haas

Mark - It appears I "High-Jacked" your thread. My apology is offered!
Mike Haas

Mike no problem - the whole point of Picture of the Day is to promote discussion - even of aircraft
10-16-2009, 10:23 PM
Mike Haas

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Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester

Mike no problem - the whole point of Picture of the Day is to promote discussion - even of aircraft

Mark - Thank You - Another "Clue" then.. The 'Brit's' used an inverted inline 4 Cyl. Engine on this Airplane. (Gypsy 'Minor or perhaps an "Auster" (SP)?? - Memory fails me). IIRC it resulted in an increase in 'Cruise Speed" to about 110 MPH but didn't improve 'Take-Off ' distance.
Mine was all "US GI" with the Continental 65 HP engine.

Thanks again Mark!!
10-16-2009, 10:29 PM
Bob Womack

Mmm... Taylorcraft Auster V?
10-16-2009, 10:40 PM
Mike Haas

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Originally Posted by Bob Womack

Mmm... Taylorcraft Auster V?

TaylorCraft Yes! - Now give me the US designation for my Airplane. No more clues for now!. :cheers:
10-16-2009, 11:33 PM
Mark in Rochester

Bc-12d ?
10-17-2009, 12:10 PM
Bill Hollinger

Mike, my dad was very interesting to say the least ;) He is long since gone from us. Died at 87 years old. He had a full life that is for sure. My dad was active duty from 1939 to 1946, reserve till 1955. I could sit and listen to his stories for hours. Too bad I don't have that chance anymore :crying:

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