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best aircraft nickname?

Posted by Elliott on Thu Nov 27, 2003 01:30:50 PM

Okay, this is a cheesy post, but the avenger 'turkey' post got me thinking (that is a good nickname for the avenger - no offense)

I have names for two aircraft that spring to mind...

Armstrong Whitworth Whitley (obviously) The Flying Pencil and The Flying Barn Door (look at the wings...!)

But my favourite is the Supermarine Walrus which I beleive has the best set of nicknames given to any aircraft ever...

1) Pusser's Duck
2) Shagbat
3) Steam Pigeon

I suppose FAAM aircrews at sea for long periods of time had ample opportunity to come up with amusing nicknames for aircraft. (Almost makes me want to own one just to say I spent the weekend flying about in a steam pigeon!)

Elliott

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