B-29 Bomber in Montreal

He used it in the same manner as Hitler ( incorrectly) used Stalingrad to engage the bulk of German forces that are not bearing down against Moscow.

“Did Adolf Hitler, Mussolini, Germany and Italy really have to declare war on the USA with the news of the attack?”

The best way to answer this IMO is to listen to Hitler’s declaration of war against the United States speech with subtitles. In effect, the US was already conducting war against Germany, attacking or reporting German merchant and warship positions to Allies. So, despite Hitler’s repeated efforts before and throughout WW2, Hitler reluctantly declared war to show support of his greatest ally, Japan, but also because United States would have soon declared war on Euro-Axis and Germany had had enough of US’ underhanded ways.

You are off topic again, Kurt, 4 engines remember ?

@wittmann:

I love how the winner’s fitness will be assessed. Bet it will be really noisy and uncomfortable

Yes, the crew will definitely be in need of a little pick-me-up when they arrive at their destination.  Irish coffee was invented in the early days of transatlantic civil aviation for similar reasons.  I hope that the documentary film which will be made about the flight will eventually be released on video, which would be a fascinating thing to watch.

Agreed. I know she does not recognise them though. She always chooses the American Carrier and Ft, incidentally. We have not been downstairs in the cellar to study for a long time now. My friend was lodging with us and we went down most days. He left over six months ago.
As long as she points out the Tiger (131 at Bovington), nothing else will matter.
Al is keen to let her see these war machines, but it will be a while yet.

I hope you have been well Marc.

Morning Worsham. Thank you for that story on Maddy’s birthday.
Have been away, so was nice to come back to it.
Had no idea so many ships were sunk in the Gulf of Mexico.

hindi pprn story   
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Indeed.  Im checking out this forum daily now to see what interesting stories you have found.

Thanks alot!