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Re: best aircraft nickname?
Posted by Gary Norville on Thu Nov 27, 2003 07:23:23 PM
In reply top best aircraft nickname? posted by Elliott on Thu Nov 27, 2003 01:30:50 PM
AD Skyraider, Spad, Flying Dump Truck, HoBo, SANDY and on. I think the Skyraider probably has the title for nicknames and or call signs.
: 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 ha
: d 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