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Re: What aircraft type caused the longest thread
Posted by Mike Henniger on Fri Oct 25, 2002 07:47:15 AM
In reply top What aircraft type caused the longest thread posted by Cees Broere on Fri Oct 25, 2002 05:23:47 AM
I would guess that nothing makes the little hairs on your arms stand up on end like the high speed fly by of a Merlin in a P-51 or Spit. It makes an impression and piques your interest like nothing else.
Also, history appears to be better recorded for front-line activity during the wars. The more you see and hear, the more you take an interest. So you see and hear much more about P-51s and Spits than you do about Piper Cubs (for example). All played an important role in getting the pilot into battle, but the front line aircraft get the spotlight.
Regards,
Mike