Libya 1911: How an Italian pilot began the air war era

05-10-11, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Torplexed

At that Altitude they could of just took their guns and shot him down easily, Hell a good jumper could of grabbed the landing gear.

Torplexed · 05-10-11, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Rilder

At that Altitude they could of just took their guns and shot him down easily, Hell a good jumper could of grabbed the landing gear.

What scares me in that illustration is that the propeller isn't turning.

05-10-11, 05:26 AM

That's easy to explain, it looks like a piece of metal jutting out from the engine near the top of it is blocking the props movement.

Fish In The Water · 05-10-11, 06:02 AM

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"Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value."
- Marshal Ferdinand Foch [Professor of Strategy, Ecole Superieure de Guerre] (circa 1911)
He was Supreme Commander of Allied forces, 1918

Gotta love the visionaries!

Source: http://www.military-quotes.com/funny-quotes.htm

05-10-11, 05:26 AM	#3
Rilder Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	That's easy to explain, it looks like a piece of metal jutting out from the engine near the top of it is blocking the props movement.