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I flew in a C46 in Brazil back in the mid seventies.
Compared to a Dakota, they're huge and rattle and rumble more, especially on take off and landing.
The plane I was on was being flown by a small two man charter operation down there and they did all of their own maintenance. They had two operational planes, to ensure that one was always able to fly and a half dozen hulks out back that they were stripping for parts to keep the two flying.
I was surprised at how powerful the engines were on those planes and the short take off and landing characteristics they had.
We took off on tarmac and landed on a not very hard dirt/grass air strip that was more akin to a farmers field, loaded with mining parts, barrels of mercury, food, tools and alcohol. There were eight removable passenger seats, all behind the pilots cabin.
Much smoother flight than the Dakota as it seemed to handle turbulence better.
Compared to a Dakota, they're huge and rattle and rumble more, especially on take off and landing.
The plane I was on was being flown by a small two man charter operation down there and they did all of their own maintenance. They had two operational planes, to ensure that one was always able to fly and a half dozen hulks out back that they were stripping for parts to keep the two flying.
I was surprised at how powerful the engines were on those planes and the short take off and landing characteristics they had.
We took off on tarmac and landed on a not very hard dirt/grass air strip that was more akin to a farmers field, loaded with mining parts, barrels of mercury, food, tools and alcohol. There were eight removable passenger seats, all behind the pilots cabin.
Much smoother flight than the Dakota as it seemed to handle turbulence better.
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I'veheard they were the largest twin engined aicraft the US flew, at least for a while. Neat design.
Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO**, DFC, 100 missions with bomber command. To survive a tour of 25 missions was to beat the odds; to survive 100? Miraculous would be one word for it.
https://shroudstory.com/2013/05/27/group-captain-leonard-cheshire-vc/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYKzK5xnZ8
Probably his last public speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Toh5LumqUY
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Wonder how the electric option will work out for the US ?
Grizz
Wonder how the electric option will work out for the US ?
Grizz
Is that a 105mm in your shed, or are you just happy to see me?
Ok, can't let this go without explaining...
Based on the description I read: This is a turreted 105mm fixed emplacement in the Swiss Alps, that his since been decommissioned. When active from the mid 30's to the early 90's, the whole gun - including barrel - was concealed in a "fall-away" shed. After decommissioning, half the shed was removed to expose the barrel, and the rest left in place as a historical reference and tourist attraction.
Which helps explain how Switzerland got to remain neutral in WWII. I mean, any country that can build a shed that can be left to the elements for decades at a time and not have it fall down, is probably not to be trifled with.
Speaking of sheds, does anyone know if the famous "Shed of Doom" is still a standing structure?
Ok, can't let this go without explaining...
Based on the description I read: This is a turreted 105mm fixed emplacement in the Swiss Alps, that his since been decommissioned. When active from the mid 30's to the early 90's, the whole gun - including barrel - was concealed in a "fall-away" shed. After decommissioning, half the shed was removed to expose the barrel, and the rest left in place as a historical reference and tourist attraction.
Which helps explain how Switzerland got to remain neutral in WWII. I mean, any country that can build a shed that can be left to the elements for decades at a time and not have it fall down, is probably not to be trifled with.
Speaking of sheds, does anyone know if the famous "Shed of Doom" is still a standing structure?
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Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC, OM, DSO**, DFC, 100 missions with bomber command. To survive a tour of 25 missions was to beat the odds; to survive 100? Miraculous would be one word for it.
https://shroudstory.com/2013/05/27/group-captain-leonard-cheshire-vc/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpYKzK5xnZ8
Probably his last public speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Toh5LumqUY
I assume that Colin Cheshire of GB shooting fame is related?
