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The infamous Howard Hughes "Spruce Goose"?, flew one trial flight on 2nd Nov 1947 at 135mph for 1 mile at an altitude of 70ft. (Also known as the "Flying Lumberyard" A flying scale model appeared with Hughes in a scene in the film "The Rocketeer"! Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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correct,your go rob. Current builds: SotS, USS Consitution, San Felipe, D51 loco, HMS Surprise, RB7, Arab Dhow, Jotika HMS Victory Completed builds: HMS Pickel, Thermopylae, Mississipi river boat, Mary Rose, Cutty Sark, San Francisco II, HMS Victory x5, Titanic Lifeboat, Panart HMS Victory Launch, Hachette Titanic, Virginia Schooner, Endeavour Longboat. http://www.model-space.com/gb/
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Thanks Karl. Be back soon, had to erase the question I put here, it should have been a Military Quiz one!!  Robin First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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It was the Lewis Machine gun
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God Nemisis, that was quick!! Actually the Lewis was an airborne LMG as well so that was a legitimate question! Over to you then (the question was What was the Belgian Rattlesnake) Must be a world record quick answer!) First wooden ship: The Grimsby 12 Gun 'Frigate' by Constructo Second: Bounty DelPrado Part Works Third: HMS Victory DelPrado Part Works 1/100 scale Diorama of the Battle of the Brandywine from the American Revolutionary War Diorama of the Battle of New Falkland (unfinished sci-fi), Great War Centenary Diorama of the Messines Ridge Assault Index for the Victory diary is on page 1
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Plymouth57 wrote:God Nemisis, that was quick!!
Actually the Lewis was an airborne LMG as well so that was a legitimate question!
Over to you then (the question was What was the Belgian Rattlesnake) Must be a world record quick answer!)  I remember my Grandad going on about the Belgian Rattlesnake!! When I was younger I couldn't work out how you shot down a plane with a snake, or why you would want it in a plane in the first place!!!! 
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Another 3 part question!! 1. Which aircraft first flew on the 22 December 1964? Thats the easy bit! 2. What design inovation on this aircraft was likened to a variant of a 1920s-era Ford Trimotor? 3. Why was this design so important?
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That would be the SR-71 "Blackbird" This bit took some searching but I think the design concept was corrugations in the wings. The reason for the corrugations was to increase the surface area to help with heat dispersal. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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I will give you that Rob and well done. The corrugation on the wings is to do with heat, not only to disperse but also to allow for metal expansion. at that speed the heat was enough to tear and curl flat metal. Well researched sir, your question.
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Chanute’s Gliding Machine circa 1896 influenced the design several types of aircraft with 2 notable concepts he invented. What were the concepts? Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Movable and pivoting wing surfaces, 2 surface wing design?
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Your right on the pivoting wing.....but there was technology on it that is much needed for certain types of aircraft. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Nope, this ones stumped me!!!! 
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ok,here's a clue...think multi wing & you should get the answer as it's a fundemental part of this type of aircraft. Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Was it that the movable surfaces were connected thus enabling then to move in unison or opposites on either wing from a joy stick Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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You got the 2nd part right eventually Nemesis.It's over to you now PS sorry it was a bit obscure Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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Dontshootme wrote:You got the 2nd part right eventually Nemesis.It's over to you now PS sorry it was a bit obscure Obscure is good, made me use the grey matter!!!!! Who used a P-51 as a bomb aiming marker? On what target? For which Squadron?
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The amazing Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO & 2 Bars, DFC. The target was Siracourt, a V-1 Storage Depot and the Squadron he marked it for was the famous 617 'Dambusters'?
Kev
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Spot on Kev!!
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