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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
back for a while. It was a cute little plane, though. Thanks; Ernie P.
Posted on: 5/22/2013 1:54 PM by Author "Ernie P."
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Perttime; wphilb correctly answered psb667's question, but felt you deserved credit. He has offered you the floor, and the right to ask the next question. If you accept, please post your question. Thanks; Ernie P.
Posted on: 5/22/2013 5:48 AM by Author "Ernie P."
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: psb667 As there were only the two aces in this group and pertime has guessed one of them there will be no more clues. If noone guesses by tomorrow ill turn it over ernie to decide what to do. [/quote] If no one submits a correct guess by tomorrow evening, I will submit my guess. Thanks; Ernie P.
Posted on: 5/21/2013 12:28 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11517929
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
this one run. But it really is tricky. Thanks; Ernie P.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 8:58 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11513861
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Psb667; Have we lost you? It's been more than two days since your last post; and you're usually prompt. Thanks; Ernie P.
Posted on: 5/16/2013 12:42 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though
Posted on: 9/18/2012 6:10 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
A morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him down the second time they fought. At the time, either action was enough to give him tremendous status. (3) Ironically, the man who shot down the subject
Posted on: 9/18/2012 12:33 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
An evening clue. Maybe this guy is less known than I thought. Or maybe everyone is on vacation is Oskogee. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him down the second time they fought. At the time, either action was enough
Posted on: 9/17/2012 3:33 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
A morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him down the second time they fought. At the time, either action was enough to give him tremendous status. (3) Ironically, the man who shot down the subject
Posted on: 9/17/2012 12:33 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Another evening clue. Please note: The word "later" has been added to clue (5), to avoid possibly giving a false impression that the incidents occured on the same day. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him
Posted on: 9/16/2012 3:37 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11230301
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
This ace is perhaps lesser known than many, but he isn't [i][/i]that[i][/i] obscure. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him down the second time they fought. At the time, either action was enough to give him
Posted on: 9/16/2012 5:21 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
And an evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him down the second time they fought. At the time, either action was enough to give him tremendous status. (3) Ironically, the man who shot down the subject
Posted on: 9/15/2012 3:31 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11229560
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
And a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) He was an ace, though not a particularly high scoring ace. (2) He was most famous for surviving one encounter with a famous ace; and shooting him down the second time they fought. At the time, either action was enough to give him tremendous status. (3) Ironically, the man who shot down the subject
Posted on: 9/15/2012 4:39 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11229109
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: naval flight officer And we have a winner! I thought I had a good one. Should have led with twin prop. You are up Mr. P [/quote] It would have mattered not, Sir. Thank you. Let's see if this amuses. Thanks; Ernie P. PS: To JohnnyS; Two minutes is pretty close, buddy! "The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; but that's how the smart money usually
Posted on: 9/14/2012 6:26 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: naval flight officer Sweet! The Libyan bomber was interesting and due to recent activity had me thinking modern but then I thought ... Naw too easy. Here we go. 1. 4 engine bomber 2. Tail dragger 3. Plagued with engine problems through out its life. [/quote] Probably too obvious, but... The Heinkel He 177? Thanks; Ernie P. The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was the only
Posted on: 9/14/2012 5:46 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnnyS :) new aircraft: 1. It was the first aircraft to drop bombs at targets in Libya. [/quote] You know, JohnnyS; that was a pretty cool question. Thanks for livening things up a bit. Yeah, naval flight officer wasn't fooled for a moment; but it might well have gone very differently. Thanks; Ernie P.
Posted on: 9/14/2012 12:37 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnnyS Neel E. Kearby? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neel_E._Kearby [/quote] That's the man, JohnnyS; and you're up to ask the next question. Good job! Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while
Posted on: 9/9/2012 3:45 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11223053
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
And a morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while flying this aircraft. (3) While leading a flight of four aircraft, and after completing a recon mission, he sighted an enemy formation of 48 bombers and fighters
Posted on: 9/9/2012 5:23 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222564
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: metaldriver William Shomo [/quote] No, Sir; not Shomo. A good guess, though. This should point you in the right direction. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while flying this aircraft. (3) While leading
Posted on: 9/8/2012 7:40 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11222313
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
A morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while flying this aircraft. (3) While leading a flight of four aircraft, and after completing a recon mission, he sighted an enemy formation of 48 bombers and fighters
Posted on: 9/8/2012 6:29 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11221643
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: naval flight officer Butch o'hare? [/quote] No, Sir; not O'Hare. Maybe this will help. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while flying this aircraft. (3) While leading a flight of four aircraft
Posted on: 9/7/2012 8:03 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11221358
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Night time clue. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while flying this aircraft. (3) While leading a flight of four aircraft, and after completing a recon mission, he sighted an enemy formation of 48 bombers and fighters
Posted on: 9/7/2012 3:18 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11221083
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: JohnnyS Hans-Ulrich Rudel? [/quote] No Sir; although Rudel would fit all the clues thus far. I don't expect this to go long. This will help narrow it down. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do I describe? Clues: (1) Both a noted ace and a decorated hero. (2) One of a very few who received a particular award; and the only one who received it for actions while
Posted on: 9/7/2012 9:29 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11220738
RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: adavis [quote]ORIGINAL: Ernie P. [quote]ORIGINAL: adavis Next clue:- 1) Single engine. 2) Monoplane. 3) First aircraft of its type designed and produced by the nation. 4) Designer...; Ernie P. [/quote] The CAC Boomerang is correct - Over to you... Best Regards, =Adrian= [/quote] Thank you, Sir. Let's change things around just a bit. Thanks; Ernie P. Question: What warbird pilot do
Posted on: 9/7/2012 3:06 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
; Ernie P. The Wirraway (an Aboriginal word meaning "challenge") was a training and general
Posted on: 9/6/2012 4:54 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: adavis Next clue:- 1) Single engine. 2) Monoplane. 3) First aircraft of its type designed and produced by the nation. 4) Designer had previously worked for ''enemy'' aircraft manufacturers. Best Regards, =Adrian= [/quote] [/quote] If not the Pulqui II suggested by SimonCraig1, might it be the CAC Boomerang? Thanks; Ernie P. The CAC Boomerang was a World War II
Posted on: 9/6/2012 4:24 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: SimonCraig1 Blackburn B-24 Skua? [/quote] Correct, SimonCraig1. Very good, Sir! And, you are up. What is your question for us? Although often denigrated, the Skua performed valuable yeoman service for the British Fleet Air Arm. Thanks; Ernie P. This bird is often thought of as being a bit antequated by the time WWII rolled around. However; it not only rendered valuable service
Posted on: 9/4/2012 12:42 AM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: adavis Miles M.20 is correct. Over to you. Best Regards, =Adrian= [/quote] Thank you, Sir. I hope this provides some entertainment. Thanks; Ernie P. This bird is often thought of as being a bit antequated by the time WWII rolled around. However; it not only rendered valuable service, it scored a number of very noteworthy firsts. Question: What warbird do I describe? Clues: (1
Posted on: 9/3/2012 5:59 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: adavis Next ckue:- 1) Single engine. 2) Monoplane. 3) Mainly wooden construction. 4) Designed to be simple/quick to build. 5) Fixed undercarriage. Best Regards, =Adrian= [/quote] Fixed undercarriage? Okay; the Miles M.20. Thanks; Ernie P. The Miles M.20 was a Second World War fighter developed by Miles Aircraft in 1940. Designed as a simple and quick-to-build 'emergency
Posted on: 9/3/2012 12:46 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
[quote]ORIGINAL: adavis Next ckue:- 1) Single engine. 2) Monoplane. 3) Mainly wooden construction. 4) Designed to be simple/quick to build. Best Regards, =Adrian= [/quote] Well then; the Koolhoven F.K. 58 would seem to fit. Thanks; Ernie P. The Koolhoven F.K.58 was a single engine, interceptor-fighter aircraft designed by Koolhoven under contract by France. Intended for Armée de l'Air use
Posted on: 9/2/2012 4:12 PM by Author "Ernie P."
in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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