For 'old' aviators
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Paul Thompson 'Hooligan'
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Link: YouTube - White Cliffs Of Dover - Spitfire Show - Music Video :thumbsup:
Probably the most exiting engine and aircraft before the SB Ford and the GT40 ...
Fred
Fred
Here is a file I just got about the first jet airplane. Hope it loads!!
Bill
Bill
How about this old standby. The P51 has an unmistakable sonic signature...YouTube - P-51 Cadillac of the skies!
You´re right, that´s why I thought it would fit in here so nicely...
To my knowledge, just like the Spanish Messerschmitt´s the HE111´s in the video (well, Film "Battle of Britain") served in the Spanish Air Force.
Cheers,
Marcus
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Paul Thompson 'Hooligan'
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Re: For (not quite so) 'old' aviators
For not quite so old aviators...
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lpja_ark-royal-traps_tech
Bet the last pilot was sweating a bit..... and ended up buying the beers.......
For not quite so old aviators...
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5lpja_ark-royal-traps_tech
Bet the last pilot was sweating a bit..... and ended up buying the beers.......
Re: For (not quite so) 'old' aviators
I'd say! He nearly ended up being sent to Bournemouth! :shocked:
I'd say! He nearly ended up being sent to Bournemouth! :shocked:
My dad flew P-51's over Europe in WWII. Shot down 3 times, once by his own side. Captured by the Germans and escaped, made it back behind enemy lines.....I've always loved the shape of the P-51, never heard the sound until now! IIRC, the used Allison engines, or was it Rolls Royce's?
Doug
Early models/versions were Allison, later RR Merlin under license to Packard? IIRC.
Packard version was better as RR used system similar to Honda have used where sizes were random.For example in order to select a con rod bearing you first had to measure the journal dia & rod ID in order to know what to order which meant a huge parts inventory was reqd for service in the field. When Packard did the drawings for production USA style they used current practice of known size changes like std-0.010"-0.020" undersize journals etc
Packard version was better as RR used system similar to Honda have used where sizes were random.For example in order to select a con rod bearing you first had to measure the journal dia & rod ID in order to know what to order which meant a huge parts inventory was reqd for service in the field. When Packard did the drawings for production USA style they used current practice of known size changes like std-0.010"-0.020" undersize journals etc
A good friend, now long gone, bought about 100 surplus Packards in cans. He was very popular around the unlimited boats and Reno Air Race guys.
For neat Merlin/Packard sounds check out these audio clips and grin:
1. Startup:
http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/avi.audio/P51SU.WAV
2. Stock flyby:
http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/avi.audio/merlin.wav
3. Reno flyby--hang on: http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/avi.audio/P-51FlyBy.wav
For neat Merlin/Packard sounds check out these audio clips and grin:
1. Startup:
http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/avi.audio/P51SU.WAV
2. Stock flyby:
http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/avi.audio/merlin.wav
3. Reno flyby--hang on: http://www.mustangsmustangs.com/p-51/avi.audio/P-51FlyBy.wav
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You guys know this low pass of a Merlin powered Spitfire?
YouTube - Spitfire Low Pass
One of my favourites
YouTube - Spitfire Low Pass
One of my favourites
if anyone wants a ride in a P51 - they give rides at Planes of Fame Air Museum - Official Site. For about $500 you get a nice ride. I did it and it was a blast.
My next one will be the P-38!
My next one will be the P-38!
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