Bomber

Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 13, 2003 3:59 AM

Second world war
Lancaster and the Liberator

In between
B-58 Hustler
Victor

Today
B-52 and B-2

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Daprophet

Member since
July 2003
From: Charlotte

Posted by Daprophet on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 9:49 PM

I would have to say the B-17 also. Its just so gracefully mean looking. I have not had the chance to see one in person yet but boy would I love too.

Dave

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TANGO 1

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December 2002
From: A secret workshop somewhere in England

Posted by TANGO 1 on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 5:54 PM

From WWII it has to be the Lancaster. It was an elegant design, did it's job and had four Merlin engines. 'Nuff said!

As for today, my vote goes to the GR.1/GR.4 Tornado. It is'nt stealthy like the F117A and it does'nt have the weapon load of the B-52-but it will go places others won't go,hard and fast.

Regards,

Darren.

Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 5:43 PM

The 111's are one of the best that ever flew just ask Saddam's Boy's they received alot of special delivery items. God Bless the U.S.A.

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Aurora-7

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December 2002
From: Connecticut, USA

Posted by Aurora-7 on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 4:38 PM

I like the B-24s and B-26s from WWII. The Liberators couldn't take the punishment a Fortress could but I just like the way the looked.

I like the 26 Mauraders because it was a hot machine for it's time. It had a colorfull history before being accepted by the USAAC but experienced crews loved it.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 1:29 PM

Unnamedplayer, you can get a 1/72 B-36 on http://www.greatmodels.com/ for $67.00 ( i don't know the shipping cost Disapprove [V]

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B-25 is the coolest WWII Bomber!

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DocTG

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March 2003
From: USA

Posted by DocTG on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 1:12 PM

I have to vote for the B-26 Marauder (medium) and the B-17 (heavy). But I like WWII aircarft . . .

Doc

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 9, 2003 12:09 PM

WW II B-29

Post WW II B-2 it is the most precise aircraft that has ever flown.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 20, 2003 6:40 AM

To the Gent who is looking for a B36.
$130 odd is a bit rich. I got mine a few months ago for $35, Australian too!!, at Toys-R-Us. look 'round some these shops and you might strike gold.
TTFN Dai

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 2:11 PM

I like B-17 Flyingfortress. I like the one that called Memphis Bell. I've seen that movie as well, if you are big fan of WW2 bomber then you should see that movie. It's WICKED!!!!!!

1+1=11 >__<

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erush

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May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 7:37 AM

My favorite WWII era would be the B-17

And since we're throwing single seaters in here, I'd say the A1-H Skyraider too.

Next would come the B-58

And the B1 takes the cake. Stealth's ok, but give me speed anyday! Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 18, 2003 2:50 AM

OK this time I'll go for the Lancaster. Why? 10 tons of bomb load, great looks, a line of decendents that went on into the 80s and I flew in one many years ago. And before anyone asks best flying boat........Sunderland, flew in one of those too.
Best carrier aircraft.........The Sordfish, read up on what she did it will amaze you!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 14, 2003 2:28 AM

Hello!!! The A/B-26 Invader..... 3 Wars... No contest.... Wake up!!!

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Faris

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May 2003
From: USA

Posted by Faris on Saturday, June 14, 2003 2:09 AM

How in the hell did I forget the Vulcan AND the Hustler!!!

The only time you have too much fuel is when you are on fire.

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Faris

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May 2003
From: USA

Posted by Faris on Saturday, June 14, 2003 2:05 AM

Lancaster, B-26, B-29(no leathers and wool needed) B-1, B-52!! Tu-22 Backfire, and Tu-160 Blackjack. Honorable mentions, the A-20 Havoc and the A-26 Invader, a hot rod. How about some of those drawing board german jets...and of course the Thunderchief!

The only time you have too much fuel is when you are on fire.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 14, 2003 1:14 AM

WW II heavy Lancaster
med B-25J Mitchell
light TBF Avenger

Post WWII
Heavy B-1B Lancer
med B-26k Counter Invader
Attack A-6E Intruder

The XB-70 is in my heart as well,

Fly Navy Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 8:54 PM

Well...
Dive, Sbd Dauntless
Medium, B-25
Heavy, B-29
How anything with an "F" designation got here is a mystery.
I could strap a bomb to my chevy...but it still ain't a bomber!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 8:23 PM

Well, in response to everyone's opinion.....YOU ARE ALL DEAD WRONG!!!!! Wink [;)]

The Lancaster beats em all!!! why else do you think my user name is Lancaster_lover? let's face it, the B-17 had a lousy bomb load. RAF Mossies could carry more than the "Flying Fortress"!!! Wink [;)]

Good defensive fire power, great speed, AND it carried the 22,000 pound Grand Slam bomb. It would be impossible for a B-17 to carry such a munition.

Lancaster_lover

Cool [8D]

Bandit's!!! 12 O'Clock High!!!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 6:06 PM

Medium - B-25 , something about the sound of R-2600s send a chill up the spine.

Heavy - B-24/PB4Y-1/2 .

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gregers

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February 2003
From: UK

Posted by gregers on Friday, June 13, 2003 6:06 PM

I know it never dropped a bomb in anger (if at all) but for me its the TSR2. one awsomely capable aircraft that was assasinated by dumb ****** money grabbing backhander taking politicians who don't know jack s**t about what their airforce really needs.(the same the whole world over!!!!) Anything give you the idea that i dont like/trust/belive politicians?.too right i don't. sorry for ranting....Gregers

Why torture yourself when life will do it for you?

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 5:40 PM

I,m affraid I will have to choose 2, one American and one British. In the USA's corner we have the B-17F ( I always think the chin turret spoit the planes lines somewhat), and in the British corner the Lancaster Approve [^]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, June 13, 2003 5:27 PM

Favorite is the Fort. But, a sleeper 2nd is the B32 Dominator for WW2. Post WW2, the BUFF rides high, but I vote for the truly graceful bird, the B47 Stratojet. Takes one's breath away.

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Jim Barton

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February 2003

Posted by Jim Barton on Friday, April 18, 2003 2:57 PM

How about a vote for the B-2? I saw it up close for the first time on New Year's Day. It was on its way to a flyover of the Rose Bowl football game and it flew right over my friend's house at a very low altitude, followed by a pair of F-117's. That is a menacing-looking airplane! And you don't hear anything from the plane as it approaches except for a very quiet sssshhhhh...Only after it was past did it finally make the racket you normally would expect from a jet. I later heard from another friend that he saw it pass over his parents' house. Scared his kids half to death! :)

"Whaddya mean 'Who's flying the plane?!' Nobody's flying the plane!"

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 7:11 AM

B-58 Hustler and the Avro Vulcan...

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kinekx

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April 2003
From: Eagle point, Oregon USA

Posted by kinekx on Wednesday, April 16, 2003 5:43 AM

B-17G and B-52H followed by He-177

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naplak

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December 2002
From: USA

Posted by naplak on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 7:02 AM

DeHavlland Mosquito

Avro Vulcan

www.naplak.com/modeling ... a free site for modelers www.scalehobby.com/forum/index.php ... a nice Modeling Forum

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 6:31 AM

what buzzez around at night and annyoys the hell out of, you can never seem to catch them and when they strike, they are gone?

................yes folks im talking about the Mosquito!

That wooden wonder of a kite, its got to be my favorite bomber although its probabley more of a fighter/bomber.

good looks, outstanding performance, for the era, versetile and very very sexy! Cool [8D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, April 15, 2003 6:04 AM

WWII: B-17G Flying Fortress
Modern: B-2 and B-52

These 3 planes changed the history of aviation. There is not much debating that. I have to agree with steelblue that a ride in one would definitely be awesome.

Semper Fi
Bryce

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, April 12, 2003 2:37 PM

My vote goes to the "B-40". Wink [;)]

That's what the P-40 was referred to as in the CBI/PTO because of it's pressed service as a mud mover.

If I had to pick a favorite "real" bomber, though, it'd be the He 177 Greif. No particular reason other than I just like the way it looks.

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