Simviation Forum - First Kill

May 30^th, 2007 at 11:59am

Sytse Offline
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In 1942 RAF pilots encountered a new type of German fighter, the Focke-Wulf FW-190. At the time, this new fighter was far superior to any British plane. This is why the Spitfire mk.IX was developed. However, the firs plane to bring down a FW-190 was a Spitfire mk.V. The pilot must have been very skilled to beat a much more advanced enemy. Read more here about Focke-Wulfs and Spitfires.

I hope you enjoy my work.

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The Spitfire and FW-190 models were made by JRLUCARINY.

Thanks for looking.

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Reply #1 - May 30^th, 2007 at 12:06pm

lilley Ex Member

That is an absolute Stunner!!!

nothing more to say

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Reply #2 - May 30^th, 2007 at 12:10pm

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Absolute beauty!

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Reply #3 - May 30^th, 2007 at 12:31pm

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Splat762 wrote on May 30^th, 2007 at 12:10pm:

Absolute beauty!

I concur!

Love the land texture at the bottom Cheesy

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Reply #4 - May 30^th, 2007 at 12:48pm

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Whoa! Nice one, Sytse!

Very artistic and that prop looks great! Cool

Oh yeah, and that's some of the best smoke I've seen! Nailed it, M8! Shocked

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Reply #5 - May 30^th, 2007 at 12:59pm

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Was that donr for the hendon comp over at SSA?

Beautiful shot....you nailed the fire and smoke there

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Reply #6 - May 30^th, 2007 at 1:08pm

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Well, at that time Fw190 pilots hadn't as much experience with the aircraft as they had later on (remember, it was brand new).

Plus, the 190 is an absolute beech in turns and stall characteristics (one reason why I prefer the 109).

Nonetheless a nice edit, even though, the Spit's prop looks a bit strange.

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Reply #7 - May 30^th, 2007 at 2:57pm

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Yes but... Hitler's Luftwaffe lost the Battle of Britain, even though they had over a four to one superiority in both planes and pilots, AND they lost WWII as a whole. The Brits won the BoB predominantly with Hurris, not Spits, so 109's did the Luftwaffe little good even against the humble Hurricane! The point being that no matter what the Luftwaffe had, they always ended up getting their butts kicked by the Brits and Yanks, right from the BoB to the end of the war. That's history, folks! Wink

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Reply #8 - May 31^st, 2007 at 6:25am

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Thanks a lot guys!

- Mic, yes this was for the Hendon comp.

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Reply #9 - May 31^st, 2007 at 8:35am

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Kleen Harry wrote on Feb 7^th, 2344 at 4:32pm:

The point being that no matter what the Luftwaffe had, they always ended up getting their butts kicked by the Brits and Yanks, right from the BoB to the end of the war. That's history, folks! Wink

I want to see you win a full-scale war on two (later on three) fronts. ;P

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Reply #10 - May 31^st, 2007 at 9:28am

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Hee, hee! I'm just yanking your chain a little, Bjorn! Cool

Threre was never a problem with Luftwaffe aricraft or with their experienced pilots. The problem was that Hitler wasn't a military strategist and that he refused to heed the advice of those under his command who were good military strategists! They most certainly did advise him against a war on multiple fronts but he wouldn't listen! After all, his own Generals tried to kill him!

In addition, the Luftwaffe was conceived as a defensive force rather than as an offensive one. It wasn't designed to cross the Channel and attack Great Britain. IMHO, it is that which ultimately doomed the invasion of Great Britain to failure. The Brits were sharp enough to perceive that inherent weakness and to very cleverly exploit it, although success depended upon Hitler and Goering continuing to make blunders. Had the Luftwaffe not been ordered to attack by day and had their fighters not been ordered by Goering to stay close to the bombers, things might have turned out differently! In the end, aggressors always end up defeating themselves, despite the best efforts of those under their command! Wink

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Reply #11 - May 31^st, 2007 at 9:30am

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Björn wrote on May 31^st, 2007 at 8:35am:

Kleen Harry wrote on Feb 7^th, 2344 at 4:32pm:

The point being that no matter what the Luftwaffe had, they always ended up getting their butts kicked by the Brits and Yanks, right from the BoB to the end of the war. That's history, folks! Wink

I want to see you win a full-scale war on two (later on three) fronts. ;P

Thats the point...we're sensible enough not to start wars on 3 fronts Cheesy

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Reply #12 - May 31^st, 2007 at 9:53am

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Kleen Harry wrote on May 31^st, 2007 at 9:28am:

Hee, hee! I'm just yanking your chain a little, Bjorn! Cool

Thing is 'though, that I'm biting back as soon as someone does this. :/

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Reply #13 - Jun 1^st, 2007 at 6:31am

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Kleen Harry wrote on May 30^th, 2007 at 2:57pm:

Yes but... Hitler's Luftwaffe lost the Battle of Britain, even though they had over a four to one superiority in both planes and pilots, AND they lost WWII as a whole. The Brits won the BoB predominantly with Hurris, not Spits, so 109's did the Luftwaffe little good even against the humble Hurricane! The point being that no matter what the Luftwaffe had, they always ended up getting their butts kicked by the Brits and Yanks, right from the BoB to the end of the war. That's history, folks! Wink

They won against the French, but that's not saying much... Wink

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