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P-51 Mustang Video

Started by orangelion03, October 25, 2010, 08:30:48 AM

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ItsaDuc

#15
October 27, 2010, 08:00:00 AM

Thanks, great vid. Best quote "In two turns I was sitting on his butt...it wasnt a contest"

Quote from: kopfjäger on October 25, 2010, 01:29:22 PM
Excellent short film. (how about warning a brother  ;))

I tell folks all the time, meet with and talk to as many WWII Vets as you can.

::Threadjack::
My 12yo is in love with this era. My wife and I say "he's and old soul". Recently we got in touch with a guy nearby who is big into the history of WWII and has written a few books and introduced my kid to some war Vets. We have since been to a few luncheons with guys locally from the 101st and they have made him and honorary member. Its great to watch him talk to these guys and to see them talk with him. They are great guys and its a treat to be around them.

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Le Pirate

#16
October 27, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
I think the best thing about the p-51 is the sound of that merlin engine. You can tell when one flies over without even looking up...they sound so distinct from anything else  [thumbsup]
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fastwin

#17
October 27, 2010, 11:45:40 AM
Got that right! [bow_down]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

orangelion03

#18
October 27, 2010, 12:19:03 PM
Quote from: Le Pirate on October 27, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
I think the best thing about the p-51 is the sound of that merlin engine. You can tell when one flies over without even looking up...they sound so distinct from anything else  [thumbsup]

I grew up a short bike ride away from Chino Airport.   You'd hear them flying around all weekend long...very unique sound.  I now live near Santa Paula Airport and though there are no Mustangs in current residence, one flies in and around once in a while.
VIVA LA EVOLUCION!!!

Kopfjäger

#19
October 27, 2010, 02:17:26 PM
Woohoohoohoo! Two personal records! For breath holding and number of sharks shot in the face.

orangelion03

#20
October 27, 2010, 03:52:06 PM
Yup, that's low all right.

Here's another Merlin powered low pass:

Spitfire Low Pass
VIVA LA EVOLUCION!!!

orangelion03

#21
October 27, 2010, 03:58:32 PM
Four Merlins flying in very close formation:

Lancaster Low Pass
VIVA LA EVOLUCION!!!

Kopfjäger

#22
October 27, 2010, 07:11:56 PM
Quote from: orangelion03 on October 27, 2010, 03:52:06 PM
Yup, that's low all right.

Here's another Merlin powered low pass:

Spitfire Low Pass


How many times did that dude say, make the beast with two backs me...  [laugh]
Woohoohoohoo! Two personal records! For breath holding and number of sharks shot in the face.

fastwin

#23
October 27, 2010, 07:33:57 PM
Pretty damn funny! I would have said it a lot more!!!! [laugh]
I plan to list the Federal Gov't. as a dependent on my next 1040 tax filing!

I have flying honey badgers and I'm not afraid to use them!

The fact that flame throwers exist is proof that someone somewhere said "I'd sure like to set those people over there on fire but I'm just not close enough to get the job done."

CONFIDENCE: the feeling you have right before you understand the situation.

Kopfjäger

#24
October 27, 2010, 07:38:26 PM
Well, since I brought up fly by runs.  [evil]


Fighter plane's incredible fly-by caught on camera
Woohoohoohoo! Two personal records! For breath holding and number of sharks shot in the face.

red baron

#25
October 27, 2010, 08:48:51 PM
Great video. [thumbsup]
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The Bearded Duc

#26
October 28, 2010, 03:42:29 AM
Quote from: kopfjäger on October 27, 2010, 07:38:26 PM
Well, since I brought up fly by runs.  [evil]


Fighter plane's incredible fly-by caught on camera

I swear that fuel tank was gonna hit him in the head!!
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LA

#27
October 28, 2010, 09:30:46 PM
Thanks for posting the vid.  P51's one of my favorite things ever. Reminds me of my good ole uncle Butler who just passed who flew B-17's over Europe back then.

We sure owe a lot to those who went before us.

Extraordinary good video.  [thumbsup]

LA
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Monsterlover

#28
October 30, 2010, 09:06:05 AM
Awesome video.  So cool that there's a following that will keep those planes air worthy and out of the salvage yards

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Greg

#29
October 31, 2010, 06:06:46 PM
What is truly incredible is that the Mustang was designed and built in only 117 days. The first version with the Alison engine was not that great, but when they swapped the Alison for the Merlin, it was just awesome
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