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A squadron of Lincoln's carpet bombing the Malayan Jungle is so much more intimidating to the ten hostiles in the square mile you're...
May 6, 2024
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So something like this (original drawing from Shipbucket, authors as shown)
May 2, 2024
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As I understand it, even refuelling after taking off and climbing to cruise altitude could make quite a difference to endurance.
May 1, 2024
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I'm sure I've seen a reference somewhere to a Short Stirling being modified in Rochester at Short Brothers to take the Flight Refuelling...
May 1, 2024
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Even in the 80s, most people would probably shrug and get on with their lives [1], but the tabloids would explode if not stamped on...
Apr 25, 2024
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Looking at a cutaway drawing of the Stirling, I note it was built with dual controls, a galley, elsan and bunk as standard. Maybe add a...
Apr 15, 2024
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If the UK had lost to Germany but America still went to enter World War 2, would aircraft carriers have been used far more in the European Theater?
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Wasn't America's answer to this the B36?
Apr 14, 2024
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What if there was no major fleet action between the Grand Fleet and High Seas Fleet in WW1?
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Any impact will also be governed by circumstances. As an example, if both fleets sortie but never meet, might this be viewed post-war as...
Apr 12, 2024
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Fairey Fulmar also designed as a single seat version alongside the Hurricane & Spitfire?
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My go to for long range Spitfires is this article from the Royal Aeronautical Society -...
Mar 22, 2024
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Effects of the demise of the Graf Spee at the hands of a HMS 'Vindictive' Class Light Carrier, and accompanying Cruisers.
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1 - I think the Shark is often overlooked, particularly given it's performance when re-engined with the Bristol Pegasus (which arguably...
Mar 6, 2024
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The problem being that Woomera being in Australia is a feature and not a bug of Australia's participation in a space program. As Woomera...
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