Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
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Thanks, Sparky. That was a good question, but it was one with which I was familiar; so sorry for cutting it short. As you know, I like taking the long shots. I'll post something today. Thanks; Ernie P.
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And here's your new question. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today.
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today.
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
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Good answer, Sparky; right thought process, etc.; but not where we're headed. Here's a bonus clue, and an early afternoon clue, to reward and assist your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
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Thanks for reminding me of an airplane I haven't thought about in a lot of years, Sparky. I'll award a bonus clue, as well as a morning clue, but as you can see we're not headed toward the XP-58. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
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Not the He-100, SimonCraig1; but a good guess. Our subject airplane was, in fact, a monoplane; but not that monoplane. Here's an afternoon clue, and a bonus clue, to reward and assist your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
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Based upon past practice, you guys are expecting an evening clue, aren't you? Well, here it is. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
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I'm going to post Saturday's clue a bit earlier than normal. I have to be up and about all day Saturday; we (We being my two local RC Clubs, the F.A.R.M. Club and C.M.B) are doing RC demo's, buddy boxing and a static display of RC planes at the Culpeper Air Fest. The day starts early, so I'll post this tonight. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
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I caught this one while having a cup of coffee before heading out. Great answer, Sparky; but still not correct. (Besides; In my opinion, the Siemens-Schuckert was no part of a plane Germany needed in WWI. We'll have to talk about that plane some day, but not now.) And of course, here's a bonus clue for you. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasnt informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasnt informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
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BTW; The Fokker D-8 was a great airplane. But again, it was no part of an airplane that Germany needed in 1918.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; Would it have been famous or infamous?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasnt informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
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Evening clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
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Today's clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
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Np guesses so maybe another clue is needed. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
22. The trainer versions were used in large numbers by the producing country. Another country bought and used more than 50; and four other countries bought at least one each.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
22. The trainer versions were used in large numbers by the producing country. Another country bought and used more than 50; and four other countries bought at least one each.
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Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
22. The trainer versions were used in large numbers by the producing country. Another country bought and used more than 50; and four other countries bought at least one each.
23. It was eventually decided wing flutter was the cause of the wing failures in the fighter versions; or perhaps another related phenomena simply not understood at the time.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
22. The trainer versions were used in large numbers by the producing country. Another country bought and used more than 50; and four other countries bought at least one each.
23. It was eventually decided wing flutter was the cause of the wing failures in the fighter versions; or perhaps another related phenomena simply not understood at the time.
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Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
22. The trainer versions were used in large numbers by the producing country. Another country bought and used more than 50; and four other countries bought at least one each.
23. It was eventually decided wing flutter was the cause of the wing failures in the fighter versions; or perhaps another related phenomena simply not understood at the time.
24. Either way, its time in active combat service as a fighter was short; perhaps three months in all.
What warbird do I describe?
1. This aircraft was not one of the more famous in its war. As such, it is largely unknown today
2. But it was very nearly much better known.
3. And there is a chance that, had it been the winner in an informal competition with a much more famous aircraft, it would itself be much more famous today.
4. It was not a formal competition as such; but a decision was being made as to which single aircraft type was to be produced in largely increased numbers. And our subject was one of the two under active consideration; although mainly as a backup for the other aircraft.
5. But the question is; “Would it have been famous or infamous”?
6. In trials, it proved to be an able contender.
7. It was fast and handled well.
8. It was very maneuverable.
9. It climbed quickly.
10. It offered its pilot excellent visibility.
11. Two versions were produced for the trials.
12. The second version was quite similar, but with a heavier armament.
13. When it was proposed to an ally, the ally wasn’t informed it was a design for a single seat fighter; and the ally decided not to order any of the type. And the producing country decided to select the other aircraft as its main fighter.
14. Nevertheless, more than 1,000 of the aircraft were produced as fighters.
15. It was very popular with the pilots who flew it. They loved its speed and maneuverability.
16. But there proved to be a wing defect; and there were several losses related to wing failure.
17. As a result, the plane was withdrawn from combat rather quickly.
18. Oddly enough, the wing was apparently quite robust; and the problem was probably in a design area not then well understood.
19. The manufacturer then decided to offer the type as a trainer.
20. It was produced as an advanced trainer, and two versions were produced.
21. And additional bracing was designed for the wings.
22. The trainer versions were used in large numbers by the producing country. Another country bought and used more than 50; and four other countries bought at least one each.
23. It was eventually decided wing flutter was the cause of the wing failures in the fighter versions; or perhaps another related phenomena simply not understood at the time.
24. Either way, its time in active combat service as a fighter was short; perhaps three months in all.