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Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 9:59 am
by slider1
Hi all. Wirraway, what is a full name of that plane? Im not find him in internet database and mi catalog ?[&:]
Maybe the name his A-27 or Harvard Mk I (RAF version) or AT-6 Texan
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:06 am
by michaelm75au
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:39 am
by MarcA
I like the line
It served in many areas north of Australia, fighting against the far superior Zero. It was hopelessly outclassed, but on one occasion Wirraway A20-103 managed to down a Zero
[:D]
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 10:56 am
by slider1
Thanks for fast replay [:)]
Regards
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:33 am
by Raverdave
And here she is in full living colour
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 11:40 am
by m10bob
Please note this modified AT 6 has a rounded rudder,a machine gun cowling (and guns) added,and it is of course capable of acrobatic flight..It was not a bad idea,under the constraints of time,supply..
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:19 pm
by Speedysteve
ORIGINAL: mantill
I like the line
It served in many areas north of Australia, fighting against the far superior Zero. It was hopelessly outclassed, but on one occasion Wirraway A20-103 managed to down a Zero
[:D]
LOL [:D]
Evey dog has its day [;)]
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:45 pm
by Nikademus
Here's a picture of a Wirraway in it's natural environment.
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:47 pm
by Speedysteve
LMAO Nik [:D]
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:48 pm
by Marten
masterpiece! [&o][&o][&o]
[:D][:D][:D][:D]
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 1:53 pm
by Sharkosaurus rex
An Australian fighter pilot wouldn't say, "Bollocks".
And put your crayons away!
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:42 pm
by Mark VII
Thats right, he would say "this is becoming a drama!"
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 2:44 pm
by Speedysteve
I was thinking "strewth" [:D]
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:52 pm
by Chris21wen
I know i'm only playing the computer but I've had a Sqn based at PM solely doing ground attacks on units in Buna with escorts. They experience is now up over 80.
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 3:55 pm
by Speedysteve
'Test' your experts against a Daitai of Zero's. Let me know what happens [;)] [:D]
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 4:32 pm
by Buck Beach
Didn't they write a song about them. "WIRRAWAY - HUH, what is it good for, ABSOLUTELY NOTHIN" (except for the undertaker that is).
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:46 pm
by cyberwop36
It's good for beefing up a CAP. If you have a squad or 2 of P 40's or hurricanes, maybe some p 39's. If you throw in a few wirriways the combat routine looks at the total number of ac in a CAP not there quality an may decide not to attack. Sort of a paper tiger if you will.
Do we still need fighter bombers to attack barges or can all fighters set to 100 ft do that now?
RE: Wirraway ???
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2005 7:25 pm
by Bobthehatchit
ORIGINAL: cyberwop36
It's good for beefing up a CAP. If you have a squad or 2 of P 40's or hurricanes, maybe some p 39's. If you throw in a few wirriways the combat routine looks at the total number of ac in a CAP not there quality an may decide not to attack. Sort of a paper tiger if you will.
Do we still need fighter bombers to attack barges or can all fighters set to 100 ft do that now?
P39/P400 are better for that as they have a cannon, Wirriways are best used to provide cap at rear area bases, and for ground attack and training until something else better is available.