FSM Aircraft ID Quiz #7

BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

FSM Aircraft ID Quiz #7

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Saturday, January 17, 2004 9:22 PM

THIS QUIZ HAS ENDED!!!

Okay, here's the next one. I'm looking for the military or the civilian designations on this one, as some civilian variants were also used by the military.

Although, no matter who used it, I don't think the designers had envisaged this particular task! Hmmm, would caddying fall under the category of miscellaneous duties?

(I know, there's a separate helo forum, but to keep things simple I'm going to keep all the quizzes here.)

Anyhoo, as usual, submit replies via the email button below. I'll give the answer next weekend-ish (January 24th/25th).

I'm going to start editing the first post in each quiz in two ways.

1) I'll keep a running score of total replies vs. correct replies at the end of the post.

2) When the quiz is over I'm going to add a notice to that effect to the beginning of the post because I'm still getting replies for quizzes that have ended!

That's not so bad in and of itself, but some of them have been wrong even after the answer had been given! Dunce [D)]

Tip: Go through the WHOLE thread before you respond!

OH, and bonus kudos if you can identify the golfer!!

(hint: he wasn't a professional golfer)
(another hint: "YIPE!!")

Dangit, the enlarge feature ain't workin' again! Here's a link to the larger image.

TOTAL REPLIES: 29
CORRECT REPLIES: 20
Golfer: 18 replies 9 correct

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 17, 2004 11:40 PM

I bet the other golfers loved that guy...nothing like trying to make a putt and the guy on the next hole is having his putter flown in... Tongue [:P]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 17, 2004 11:45 PM

Is that Mickey Rooney flying that thing? Tongue [:P]

I'll bet no one knows what I'm refering to... Big Smile [:D]

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:09 AM

Can you say... a green tophat? Wink [;)]

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
From: and just won't go away.

Posted by Quagmyre on Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:23 AM

Here's another hint for the airplane only guys. It's called a "helicopter".

I doubt Mickey Rooney would be flying that. Mickey would be one of the golfers off camera complaining about and questioning the necessity of the whole stunt. Mickey - "Now is that really necessay? Here we are on the golf course..."

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shrikes

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November 2003
From: Manila, Philippines

Posted by shrikes on Sunday, January 18, 2004 4:22 AM

Mickey rooney was the japanese man in Breakfast at Tiffany's with "Ms. Horry Gorightry", right?
Hmmm... I don't think i got the golfer right... Adam Sandler? maybe not... Wink [;)]

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 12:13 PM

"Hello again..."

Is someone thinking of Andy Rooney? Wink [;)]

And... ADAM SANDLER!!!!

You had the right genre, this guy was a comedian. I'll give another hint. He was a HUGE star back in the 30's, 40's and into the 50's, long before Sandler was even a twinkle in his mother's eye.

I don't usually put labels on things (or people) like best, worst and really mean it. But, in my opinion, this fella was the best radio comedian with the best radio comedy EVER. I'll throw out some more hints, cuz this is getting to be more fun than the helo...

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Quagmyre

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December 2003
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Posted by Quagmyre on Sunday, January 18, 2004 12:33 PM

DOH! I always get Mickey and Andy mixed up! Blush [:I]

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 12:37 PM

Quagmyre, you were right on with your Andy Rooney! That's hilarious, I can just picture him sitting at his desk and giving that commentary while holding this picture...

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 1:23 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Quagmyre

DOH! I always get Mickey and Andy mixed up!

Me too, and I even had to do a double take myself before replying! Tongue [:P]

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Buddho

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March 2003
From: Newport News VA

Posted by Buddho on Sunday, January 18, 2004 2:30 PM

If possible, when and where was that picture taken?

Dan

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maddafinga

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March 2003
From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Posted by maddafinga on Sunday, January 18, 2004 3:46 PM

I'm out of this one as well as I know next to nothing about helicoptors. As far as the golfer goes....ummmmmmm.

Mickey Rooney was airlifted into Bart's treehouse once on the Simpsons,but he was hanging onto a rope ladder, not flying it.

Tough one again Steve, keep it up!

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 7:02 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by boybuddho

If possible, when and where was that picture taken?

Dan

Well, I dunno for sure on either. Definately not the time, though I'd guess the late 40's early 50's. The location, most likely, was the Hillcrest Country Club across Pico Blvd from the 20th Century Fox Studios; that's where this fella usually played.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 18, 2004 9:17 PM

Could'nt have been Micky Rooney. Wrong gear configuration (heh, heh). I hope I didn't let the cat out of the bag on that one.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Sunday, January 18, 2004 10:31 PM

Nope, you didn't! I'm not being picky on this one... Wink [;)]

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wayne baker

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February 2003
From: Medina, Ohio

Posted by wayne baker on Monday, January 19, 2004 9:22 AM

Mickey got gunned down at the end, remember. A flight of Sandys and they couldn't stay long enough to save them.

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qmiester

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May 2003
From: Central USA

Posted by qmiester on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:29 AM

Quagmire

Your'e wrong - To the Air Force, they are helicopters, to the Navy, they are rotary wings, to the Army, they are fling wings and to the Marines they are Uh! Uh! Uh! (as they point to them). hehehe lol

But every grunt I know calls them choppers

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Quincy

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 19, 2004 6:06 PM

I belive that Mickey was teamed with an Australian car when he wore the top hat.
(That should cause some confusion!!)
Dai

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:24 PM

Geez, this one is turning out a bit different than I had envisioned! I knew the helo would be easy, and you guys are almost acin' this one. But I'm quite surprised that, of nine guesses, six folks got the golfer. Although, we do have quite an age cross-section here, so maybe that's it. Either that or some legends die hard...

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ridleusmc

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From: Cincinnati, Ohio

Posted by ridleusmc on Monday, January 19, 2004 10:47 PM

qmiester
Whatever Marines may call them, we can fly them better than anybody.

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BlackWolf3945

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December 2002
From: Pominville, NY

Posted by BlackWolf3945 on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 5:05 PM

Hmm... starting to get a few interesting replies now, especially on the golfer. Some of you have guessed that it's a certain well-known entertainer who was a radio comedian and who is generally regarded as Mr. USO. I have to say that you're close, this fella was, indeed, a well-known entertainer and was a radio comedian. He also did quite a bit of USO work during WWII.

Here's a couple more shots of the man during USO tours:

If you look closely at the above photo, the nose art may give you some clues. (Sorry, the image isn't very large...)

This is the man in question (sitting, with hat) playing checkers with a serviceman.

BTW, a couple have commented that the photo of the helo won't enlarge, which I noticed right after I posted it. That's why I posted a link to the larger image right underneath... Blindfold [X-)]