Aircraft Trivia Quiz

OK, next question:

On the opening credits for the TV programme The West Wing, there is a brief shot of a US combat aircraft taking off. In the earlier series, it was a USAF machine, in the later, a USN/ USMC one. Neither were in service at the time.

Name (both of) those planes! And no, VC-25A isn't one of the answers. There is an image of Air Force One in the opening sequences, but she's not taking off, and she isn't a combat aircraft. Nor is Marine One.

Plus, of course, the VC-25A is still in service. Bonus question - name all the countries, apart from the USA, which use a specific B747, as opposed to one hired for the occasion, as transport for their head of state and/ or government. 

Cheers,

Chris.

In the movie the bomber was a Villiers Vindicator.

It's 11.30 here (pm)

FROG Victor? apparently so.

The matchbox model is a good one. I backdated mine from the K.2 to a flash white bomber.

She's an impressive beast.

Didn't FROG do a Victor in 1/96? 

Kipper smoothies? Now there's an idea for a drink for teetotal penguins (as if). Yup 0620 here at the moment. What time in Melanoma Central?

And yes, Vulcan in Thunderball:

Check out Blofeld's cat in the foreground!

Cheers,

Chris. 

veni vidi and vici.

But the Romans gave up when they had to build Hadrians wall, because they ran into some real men who liked their Haggis for breakfast. No Kipper smoothies, thanks.

Must be 6.00 am over in Hurricane world?

Victor, Valiant, Vulcan.

 Matchbox, Mach 2, Airfix.

Great, crap, nice.

Name the three V bombers. Easy I know.

Cheers

chris hall wrote:

But did it take off under its own power? Sausages, eggs, and hash browns for breakfast today, with warm rolls, rye and white toast, and coffee! Cheers, Chris.

We had bacon, waffles, blueberries on same and a banana-strawberry-yogurt smoothy.

Yours T had coffee and a scone.

She did really well, she's a smart kid but dyslexic so the 50% extra time accommodation meant she was in the test for 7 1/2 hours. I'm having a few with her and watching "Band of Brothers" which she picked for a Dad bond moment.

But did it take off under its own power?

Sausages, eggs, and hash browns for breakfast today, with warm rolls, rye and white toast, and coffee!

Cheers,

Chris. 

lmao Bond, there's two of them. Oh cruel fate!

There were actually two McDonnell aircraft with single engines. Tha XF-85 Goblin and the F3H Demon.

Cheers

Pause, um, the rule was that you had to get both, other wise it seemed too easy to me.

So you each get a half point.

I'd like to declare a run off btwn you two.

What McDonnell jet had one engine?

simpilot34 wrote:

Judging by the height perspective in the photo, I'd have to say the XB-52. Who? dunno. Howard Hughes? Cheers

Yep, I do believe he got it. A quick Google search brought up the image. It's "Tex" Johnson in the picture, the pilot who rolled the 707 prototype. Good call mate!

Judging by the height perspective in the photo, I'd have to say the XB-52. Who? dunno. Howard Hughes?

Cheers

Before I answer you, I'd like to know. Over in Blighty there it's what?- 7.00 am.

Whats on the fire?

Eggs. Bangers. Tomatoes. Toast. Coffee?

Currently just coming up 0900, but yes, about 0700 when I posted my answer. Breakfast was English muffins and taramosalata, with several large cups of Earl Grey tea.

I don't know of a commercial kit for the exact mark of this a/c, although in its later versions it's been the subject of at least three or so good runs of models.

No and no.

Ah well. Early 1950s US single-seat jet aircraft, with heavily-framed canopy. Probably not many produced. The search continues.

Nice sunny day here, stiff onshore breeze. Good day for the annual Weymouth Kite Festival:

http://www.visitweymouth.co.uk/index.php?resource=205

Good luck to the kid! 

Cheers,

Chris. 

Before I answer you, I'd like to know. Over in Blighty there it's what?- 7.00 am.

Whats on the fire?

Eggs. Bangers. Tomatoes. Toast. Coffee?

I'm hungry, it's late, I've been at the tipple a little and I've got to get up in 6 hours as the kid has the big college board exams tomorrow.

Big breakfast for her- waffles, bacon, juice, fruit smoothie in the car, oatmeal sticks for sustenance during breaks.

I don't know of a commercial kit for the exact mark of this a/c, although in its later versions it's been the subject of at least three or so good runs of models.

No and no.

Whodat? Whadat?

You've got to know both.

I'd like to see a model of this one.

bondoman wrote:

Aurora http://www.oldmodelkits.com/index.php?detail=2623&manu=Aurora&searchtext=737

Bondo you have the floor. I wish someone would newtool a 1/72 737. Aurora also had a DC-9 injection molded 1/72, my brother had one and it was in Hughes Airwest guise molded in bright yellow lol. We do need more 1/72 airliners. 

jeaton01 wrote:

Simpilot has answered this one correctly, congratulations or condolences, whichever is appropriate.  Now you must come up with the next question.  I believe the original source for the photo is North American.

Aurora

http://www.oldmodelkits.com/index.php?detail=2623&manu=Aurora&searchtext=737

Welsh Models do a 1/72 Multimedia B737-200, available in a number of versions, but I can't remember if the main components are short-run injection moulded or vacform. Some versions are sold under their subsidiary brand Transport Wings.

Cheers,

Chris.

Nope, sorry. Just a note on the kit in question. I recently saw one for sale on ebay, and it went for about $130!

Airfix?

Mike T.

Thanks jeaton. This question is a bit obscure. This is to the best of my knowledge now so if I'm wrong I apologize beforehand.

What manufacturer was the only one ever to offer an injection molded 1/72 737-200?

Cheers

It is the YF-107. www.uscockpits.com see YF-107, its the exact same picture. A VERY VERY GOOD SITE FOR COCKPIT PHOTOS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOHOOOO!!

Cheers