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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
Don't know this ones history nor outcome but would have been very interesting trying to land or ditch in this aircraft.
I'd surmise the pilot has the max starboard aileron input he could have to keep level but a testament of what damage sustained and keep flying looks like.
Don't know this ones history nor outcome but would have been very interesting trying to land or ditch in this aircraft.
I'd surmise the pilot has the max starboard aileron input he could have to keep level but a testament of what damage sustained and keep flying looks like.
Look at the degree of damage to the area behind the turret yet it's still flying. By the canopy not being open and other visible damage it's probable the back seater(s) didn't make it. That was one tough plane the Avenger, built by the "Grumman Iron Works" here on Long Island, NY.
Recently there was an article about a Brazilian P-47 in the Italian Campaign that was return with a large section of wing missing. I will see if a can find the article. Absolutely amazing the degree of damage these old warbirds can take.
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