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16th Aug 2013, 07:43 PM #16
Crash on film
Some of you may have seen the movie of the three RAAF Beauforts in V formation doing a low level flypast for a wartime newsreel .
As they pass the camera , one of the aircraft suddenly climbs and hits the tail of the next plane, they both plummet into the sea . This movie was censored of course and not released for years after the war .
BTW the later 1960's GAF STOL NOMAD aeroplane suffered tail fatigue and several fatal crashes resulted .... not a good promo for Aust. built planes Mike
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16th Aug 2013, 11:42 PM #17Product designer retired
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My favourite, the Spitfire
I'd give my left one for a trip in a Spitfire, and you?
The Spitfire and the Lancaster - Australian Documentary - YouTube
Ken
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17th Aug 2013, 10:01 AM #18Most Valued Member
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There were many great aircraft of WW2 by both the Axis and Allies.
Some great videos on YouTube to be seen.
I recon the Mustang is a beautiful aircraft.
Rob
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19th Aug 2013, 10:57 PM #19
Great video. We had some pretty impressive (and less so) aircraft activity during the war era. On a similar subject, I've got this little relic sitting on my shelf as an ornament. Found it amongst an old lot of stuff we had at work. Still in original 'tropic pack' seal, I've no idea what the tool itself is, and I'll never open it! Date on the label states 11/6/56. I've got a soft spot for all these olde-worlde preserved items I come across.
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21st Aug 2013, 08:04 AM #20Senior Member
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Was trying to remember the name of the stuff a little while back on here, asked a mate if he'd heard of it - called it plumber's metal.....of course, the plumbing supply I asked only had blank stares and I imagine the cadmium content probably got it banned.
It's unlikely, but you may try Argo Engineering on this coast, apparently they used it bending watercooled exhausts on bridge to bridge boats donkey's years ago and may still have some perhaps?
Originally Posted by morrisman