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Twisted Sister · August 29th, 2016, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jetson

You remind me of a dog that I had 15 years ago.That dog was the most loyal dog I have ever owned.You protect your life first because its your life that will protect your loved ones.

I hope I don't offend when I said you remind me of a dog.

Being called a dog does not offend me when I have been called a bastard (untrue) and son of a bitch (true). : )

MichaelT · September 1st, 2016, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jetson

I find it amassing that there is anything standing after the battle of Britain.Hurricanes saved the day.Spitfire fighters took all the glory but they only comprised 25% of the fighters in the sky.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iOoiEbtf2w

Twisted Sister · September 1st, 2016, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iOoiEbtf2w

That is a cruel thing to say. The Spitfire was made from plywood with a Rolls-Royce engine that could and would spin circles around a Messerschmitt.

MichaelT · September 1st, 2016, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Sister

That is a cruel thing to say

In what way ????

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The Spitfire was made from plywood with a Rolls-Royce engine that could and would spin circles around a Messerschmitt.

You are mixing up your aircraft, the Spitfire was built with a metal body, you are thinking of the De Havilland Mosquito.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUFEwDV3uY

Twisted Sister · September 1st, 2016, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelT

You are mixing up your aircraft, the Spitfire was built with a metal body, you are thinking of the De Havilland Mosquito.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKUFEwDV3uY

Thanks, I was mistaken and it was the Mosquito that had a plywood airframe. Now I wonder what kind of wood was used, Spruce is light and strong.

MichaelT · September 1st, 2016, 03:54 AM

The Spitfire was also used by the USAAF as a fighter and recon aircraft

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie3SrjLlcUY

MichaelT · September 1st, 2016, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Twisted Sister

Thanks, I was mistaken and it was the Mosquito that had a plywood airframe. Now I wonder what kind of wood was used, Spruce is light and strong.

Most of the aircraft was made of plywood. The fuselage was a frameless shell made of balsa wood sandwiched between sheets of birch.

Twisted Sister · September 1st, 2016, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelT

Most of the aircraft was made of plywood. The fuselage was a frameless shell made of balsa wood sandwiched between sheets of birch.

Oh my God, England was saved by balsa wood. Balsa is a very soft pine tree that I carved ship models in when a young tyke. There are many Oak trees in England but don't use Red Oak that splits easily. Use White Oak, the most strongest wood.

jetson · September 1st, 2016, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MichaelT

No offensive to Kipper, but has anything he's posted made sense.

I think Kipper might be a tripper.

Twisted Sister · September 1st, 2016, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jetson

I think Kipper might be a tripper.

Who the fuck is Kipper?

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