Simviation Forum - Did he make it?

Apr 15^th, 2006 at 3:08pm

Diesel_Burn Offline
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Lets just hope he is close to land

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Reply #1 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 3:17pm

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I believe I'm right in thinking that they either ditched or bailed out when they got close to the carrier.

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Reply #2 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 3:17pm

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Wow, i've never seen that one... looks like he's about to ditch. Probably wasn't near land at all, as that plane (Grumman Avenger torpedo bomber) was more than likely carrier-based.
In fact, I'll wager this photo was taken from a ship...

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Reply #3 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 3:19pm

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In fact, I'll wager this photo was taken from a ship...

If it was then it was a very very high ship and the plane would have hit it.

Woodlouse2002 PITA and BAR!!!!!!!!&&&&Our Sovereign Lord the King chargeth and commandeth all persons, being assembled, immediately to disperse themselves, and peaceably to depart to their habitations, or to their lawful business, upon the pains contained in the Act made in the first year of King George the First for preventing tumults and riotous assemblies. God Save the King.&&&&Viva la revolution!

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Reply #4 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 3:50pm

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If it was then it was a very very high ship and the plane would have hit it.

How do you think hes missing his wingtip? Tongue

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Reply #5 - Apr 15^th, 2006 at 4:12pm

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I think Woody is correct. I found that photo posted here. http://www.daveswarbirds.com/navalwar/inflight.htm
This is the caption. Quote:

An Avenger torpedo bomber that lost a wingtip to flak over Chichi Jima heads for its carrier (USS Bennington) on February 17, 1945. The plane later crashed when the landing gear was lowered.
(Source:"The Naval Air War" by Nathan Miller, and the USS Bennington cruise book)

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