@superbattleshipyamato Agreed, I knew of his damaged arm. I didn’t know he lost a kidney.
Coolest aircraft made during WW2
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it would crash into bomber formations?
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Of course not, the Ju 88 was much to slow to be effective against big bomber formations and their escorts. Instead I think that the Ju 88 was suppose to be used on areas of large buildups like the Normandy beach heads and even Allied transport ships.
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…so when was it a suicide craft?
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Toward the end of war. It seems pointless to be used otherwise.
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now you lost me!
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Why, what do you want me to clarify?
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don’t worry, forget about it.
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My list of the top five fighters in the War
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British Supermarine Spitfire MK IX
This fighter was unconditionally beautiful. The design for the Spitfire is lovely beyond sight. Absolutely breathtaking when photographed majestically ascending the clouds. -
American North America P-51D
My brother once showed me a painting of the Big Beautiful Doll, and from that moment, I was captivated. The P-51 leaves so little to the imagination in terms of grace and enthusiasm. Plus she spots that trendy checkerboard noseart. -
German Messerschmitt Me-262A
Probably the second most perfect shape next to the Spitfire. I especially liked the rounded, shark-like appearance and the placement of the Jumo turbojet engines. She was Galland’s plane, and I admire her for it.
4. German Messerschmitt Bf-109G
I give the Bf-106 credit for some of the most fashionable color schemes in the war. The Bf-109 looked like a true glider, lightweight and practical. I particularly liked the Daimler-Benz, fuel-injected engine and Black Tulip.- Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero
The only blunt nosed fighter I will ever liked with the possible exception of the bent-wing Corsairs, the Zero was charming. So small and cute, it was almost as if you could fit her into your pocket.
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the Me163Komet looks like a stuffed animal…err plane. I could have one of them and hug the stuffing…eeerrr…c stov out of it!
i’ll go now before i look like a bigger fool! :Þ
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You never know. The Me-163 has a certain adorable quality to it. I think it points back the fact that the oddly shaped craft resembles a miniature rocketship of old 50’s sci-fi shows. Not the greatest, but it’s up there.
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Whoa, someone agrees with me!
The Me163 looks so…impractical. It was a gastank with wheels…err landing skid.
I wonder how far away the 263 was from completion. I think the Russkies captured a couple and they were incorperated into the russian airforce until the end of 46.
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Germany still had the BEST looking logos, insignia’s, paint schemes and uniforms. Bar-none. Agree?
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definantly…
but nothing beats the world war one italian flag!
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The German SS - Stormtrooper dress uniforms are finely done, but for me, it’s red, white, and blue all the way. You just can’t beat homespun American clothing, insignia, logos, ect.
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Arizona has the best state flag…