world war2 air war quizz

[olife]

hello
here is a quizz about ww2 air war for everybody and for the fun

n1 :who are the first,the second and the third luftwaffe aces of war world 2?

n2 :during the battle of the leyte gulf in october 1944,the us navy ace david mccampbell was a pilot of :-f4u corsair?
-f6f hellcat?
-f4f wildcat?

n3 :what is the physical particukarity of the famous british pilot douglas bader?

n4 :max speed of me 163 komet at the altitude of 10000 meters?

n5 :the american nickname for the jap ki-84 hayate figther is :-baka?
-frances?
-franck?

n6 :how many machine guns in the hurricanne mk1?

n7: who is the first soviet ace?

n8:the maximum number of kills during one air fight for an usaaf pilot?(pacific theater)

that is all.please give me a short replies because im french and my english is not very good!!lol thanks a lot and good luck
i post the solutions the october 25 th(sunday)

[FOZ_1983]

1) Hartmann? dont know any others sorry.

2) Hellcat (all of his kills in hellcat i think?) not 100% sure though sorry.

3) Bader had no legs below the knee, making it possible for him to pull more G

4) No idea at all!! id guess...... very fast?

5) Frank was the nickname for the Ki-84

6) Mk1 generally had eight .303 browning machine guns

7) No idea what so ever (sorry)

8) Not really into the pacific theatre, sorry :(

[Soviet Ace]

1. Eric Hartmann, Adolf Galland, Gunther Rall (for sure)

2. It was actually a FM2 Wildcat, not F4Fs. (Tin Can Sailors is a good book on Leyte Gulf)

3. Yeah, he had part of his leg missing?

4. Dunno that one.

5. "Frank"

6. Started with 8, but then later on 12.

7. (Easy) Boris Safonov

8. 2? But it depends on the year your talking about.

[FOZ_1983]

Your sure number 2 is the wildcat?

I don't doubt you because i know next to nothing on this theatre, but i remember watching some documentary and im certain its the hellcat he flew and got all his victories in.

The hurricane Mk1 didnt have 12 MG's either, they stuck with 8. the 12 guns were implemented into the MkII series, because a new reinforced wing could handle that many guns in the wing (as well as rockets/bombs/drop tanks)

[Soviet Ace]

Your sure number 2 is the wildcat?

I don't doubt you because i know next to nothing on this theatre, but i remember watching some documentary and im certain its the hellcat he flew and got all his victories in.

The hurricane Mk1 didnt have 12 MG's either, they stuck with 8. the 12 guns were implemented into the MkII series, because a new reinforced wing could handle that many guns in the wing (as well as rockets/bombs/drop tanks)

Yes. The only US fighters at Leyte Gulf, were the US Navy FM2 Wildcats which flew off of the "Truck Carriers". F4Fs were kinda phased out in 44'. And Grumman started to focus on F6Fs and such, while GM created the FM1-2-3s (which 3s were just a prototype that I don't think actually got off the paper?)

[slaodetyp]

b back l8er, bro, :-)

[FOZ_1983]

Yes. The only US fighters at Leyte Gulf, were the US Navy FM2 Wildcats which flew off of the "Truck Carriers". F4Fs were kinda phased out in 44'. And Grumman started to focus on F6Fs and such, while GM created the FM1-2-3s (which 3s were just a prototype that I don't think actually got off the paper?)

The battle for sibuyan sea (part of leyte gulf yes?) the japanese fleet was sighted and attacked by torpedo bombers and dive bobmers aswell as fighters... hellcats. Im sure i distinctivly remember this.

I just dont have strong knowledge of this theatre at all so to be honest i dont have a leg to stand on. Im prob wrong though. I just remember thinking how odd it was that hellcats were straffing ships with MG's etc.

Your prob right.

[FOZ_1983]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf


Im not doubting you one bit, you clearly know what your talking about and as i've said i really know nothing of this theatre other than what i've seen on tv as it doesnt really interest me as much as the european theatre.

Maybe the hellcats and wildcats both flew here?

[Soviet Ace]

The battle for sibuyan sea (part of leyte gulf yes?) the japanese fleet was sighted and attacked by torpedo bombers and dive bobmers aswell as fighters... hellcats. Im sure i distinctivly remember this.

I just dont have strong knowledge of this theatre at all so to be honest i dont have a leg to stand on. Im prob wrong though. I just remember thinking how odd it was that hellcats were straffing ships with MG's etc.

Your prob right.

Somewhere between part 1-5, it mentions FM2 Wildcats, at the Battle off Samar. That's where the Yamamoto, took on the Truck Carriers, and Destroyer Escorts, along with some other small ships. Kinda amazing actually. :cool:

Part-1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWxcLabPfik)
Part-2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Hei7O05_4g)
Part-3 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9vsVhTe0Do)
Part-4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj6cPaFGkWY)
Part-5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwGAiYNfgZk)

[FOZ_1983]

battle of samar was wildcats, operating as part of taffy 3??

im all confused now :( lol

[XFORCE005]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McCampbell
F6F Hellcat

[FOZ_1983]

So it was the hellcat then? thought it was, but didnt wish to push the subject as i know next to nothing about it.

The guy was a pretty damn good pilot!!:grin:

[Soviet Ace]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_McCampbell
F6F Hellcat

It only mentions his achievement of being an "Ace in a Day" during the Marianna's Turkey Shoot which had nothing to do with the invasion of Leyte. Both of those took part in two different areas of the Pacific.

If you read the book, "Last of the Tin Can Sailors", then you'll know that no F6F Hellcats took part in Leyte because Leyte was a diversion/bluff. And that it was just to try and see what the Japanese Navy was doing. The video I gave, will explain it better than I can at the moment. (Another 4hrs of over time is killing me. :()

EDIT: Here is the Battle of Leyte Gulf (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf). Read over the Battle off Samar section, and the whole thing for that matter. It mentions FM2s, not F6Fs.

[FOZ_1983]

From what i can gather the USS Essex was covering the leyte landing and did have hellcats. The MAJORITY of taffy 3 was made of of wildcats and avengers, but not all of it ;)

i have to stop here though because i REALLY dont know that much about it because its not my thing. Only what ive seen on tv and in a few books. Someone else is better discussing this one.

[Soviet Ace]

From what i can gather the USS Essex was covering the leyte landing and did have hellcats. The MAJORITY of taffy 3 was made of of wildcats and avengers, but not all of it ;)

i have to stop here though because i REALLY dont know that much about it because its not my thing. Only what ive seen on tv and in a few books. Someone else is better discussing this one.

The Hellcats, were used as a cover. Since the Japanese didn't have many fighters at Leyte (5 total maybe!?), the Hellcats never saw action. Just wanna clarify that. :) The air battle that took place at Leyte Gulf was the Battle off Samar between FM2 Wildcats, and the Japanese Battleships.

Seriously FOZ, if you want to know more about Leyte. Read "The Last of the Tin Can Sailors". It's all about Samar, and Leyte. :D :cool:

[haitch40]

The Hellcats, were used as a cover. Since the Japanese didn't have many fighters at Leyte (5 total maybe!?), the Hellcats never saw action. Just wanna clarify that. :) The air battle that took place at Leyte Gulf was the Battle off Samar between FM2 Wildcats, and the Japanese Battleships.

Seriously FOZ, if you want to know more about Leyte. Read "The Last of the Tin Can Sailors". It's all about Samar, and Leyte. :D :cool:

the battle of the samar sea had the standoff between Taffy 3 and the Yamato task force didnt it? the guys on the USS Jonston (thats spelt wrong aint it?) were true heroes.

[FOZ_1983]

the battle of the samar sea had the standoff between Taffy 3 and the Yamato task force didnt it? the guys on the USS Jonston (thats spelt wrong aint it?) were true heroes.

yup sure did. I know little about all this theatre which is why i dont really know if it was the hellcat/wildcat.

But taffy 3 was extremely heroic. The USS Johnston did an incredible job along with the USS Samuel B Roberts(??) in causing mayhem and damage to the japanese fleet.

[haitch40]

yup sure did. I know little about all this theatre which is why i dont really know if it was the hellcat/wildcat.

But taffy 3 was extremely heroic. The USS Johnston did an incredible job along with the USS Samuel B Roberts(??) in causing mayhem and damage to the japanese fleet.

yeh oh by the way i know tones on the pacific theatre so much that i know the japs coulda won the war if not for a few morons at midway

[FOZ_1983]

To be honest i dont think Japan would ever of won the war in the pacific, they would of just dragged it out for a few more years maybe? In the end resources and materials ran out and in america they didnt. From start to finish Japan was on borrowed time.

A very commited enemy though and loyal to the emperor of japan. A nasty enemy to go up against, very determined.

[olife]

thanks to participate guys
it is very very good to see people who loves world war2 planes!
thanks a lot guys and exuse me for my bad english(ah!!the frenchies!!!)
replies:sunday 25th (otober)

[Panzergranate]

How about another quiz then??

(1) What was the highest score of a WW2 FEMALE fighter ace??

(2) What was the most successful fighter of WW2 (klls to loss ratio)

(3) What was the second most successful WW2 fighter.

(4) The Japanese high altitude fighter, built to deal with B-29 bombers, was given what code name by the Allies??

(5) The 6 shot 37mm. underwing guns of the tank busting JU-87 Stuka was originally intended for another purpose.... what was that??

(6) In real life, which has the highest climb rate: Spitfire I, Hurricane II, Bf-109 E or Bf-110 C4??

(7) The Me-410 of the Luftwaffes's top scoring ace (over 150 B-24 and B-17 kills) was given what nickname??

(8) Why was this customised Me-410 given this nickname??

(9) During a major Soviet battle in Poland during 1944, there is film footage of one of the most unusual "aircraft" ever built is shown landing on the battlefield. What is it??

(10) The Finnish Airforce's principle (and only) torpedo bomber was what??

(11) In France, 1940, what British aircraft was given the sarcastic nickname, by its crews, as "The Old Lame Duck"??

(12) All of the French Air Force's latest Bloch MB-51 fighters were grounded during the Battle Of France. Why was this??

[FOZ_1983]

Panzer i swear if have to deal with you and your bloody buffalo anymore i'll end up hanging myself :P hahahaha.

You know exaclty what im getting at to ;)

[FOZ_1983]

How about another quiz then??

(1) What was the highest score of a WW2 FEMALE fighter ace??
Russian no doubt so i dont know, sorry

(2) What was the most successful fighter of WW2 (klls to loss ratio)
Buffalo?

(3) What was the second most successful WW2 fighter.
corsair?

(4) The Japanese high altitude fighter, built to deal with B-29 bombers, was given what code name by the Allies??
No idea sorry. As a guess, tony?

(5) The 6 shot 37mm. underwing guns of the tank busting JU-87 Stuka was originally intended for another purpose.... what was that??
To go on the ME410? or to use as AA (Flak 18)

(6) In real life, which has the highest climb rate: Spitfire I, Hurricane II, Bf-109 E or Bf-110 C4??
BF-110

(7) The Me-410 of the Luftwaffes's top scoring ace (over 150 B-24 and B-17 kills) was given what nickname??
No idea

(8) Why was this customised Me-410 given this nickname??
again, no idea

(9) During a major Soviet battle in Poland during 1944, there is film footage of one of the most unusual "aircraft" ever built is shown landing on the battlefield. What is it??
Mig 29 fulcrum? sorry no idea.

(10) The Finnish Airforce's principle (and only) torpedo bomber was what??
HE 115?

(11) In France, 1940, what British aircraft was given the sarcastic nickname, by its crews, as "The Old Lame Duck"??
Generally any aircraft that was un servicable got this nickname

(12) All of the French Air Force's latest Bloch MB-51 fighters were grounded during the Battle Of France. Why was this??
The what??

Answers in bold underneath

[haitch40]

How about another quiz then??

(1) What was the highest score of a WW2 FEMALE fighter ace??
dont know much about aces just planes and battles

(2) What was the most successful fighter of WW2 (klls to loss ratio)
hellcat

(3) What was the second most successful WW2 fighter.
corsair

(4) The Japanese high altitude fighter, built to deal with B-29 bombers, was given what code name by the Allies??
J2M Raiden nick Jack

(5) The 6 shot 37mm. underwing guns of the tank busting JU-87 Stuka was originally intended for another purpose.... what was that??
bomber interception?

(6) In real life, which has the highest climb rate: Spitfire I, Hurricane II, Bf-109 E or Bf-110 C4??
50ft per sec?

(7) The Me-410 of the Luftwaffes's top scoring ace (over 150 B-24 and B-17 kills) was given what nickname??
dont know

(8) Why was this customised Me-410 given this nickname??
again dont know

(9) During a major Soviet battle in Poland
during 1944, there is film footage of one of the most unusual "aircraft" ever built is shown landing on the battlefield. What is it??
Me 323?

(10) The Finnish Airforce's principle (and only) torpedo bomber was what??
dont know finnish war much

(11) In France, 1940, what British aircraft was given the sarcastic nickname, by its crews, as "The Old Lame Duck"??
Swordfish?

(12) All of the French Air Force's latest Bloch MB-51 fighters were grounded during the Battle Of France. Why was this??
they were not combat ready (some had no props)

[BigPickle]

n1 :1= Hartman. 2= Galland. 3= Rall

n2 : F6F Hellcat

n3 :Fake Legs

n4 :596 mph

n5 :Frank

n6 :8

n7: Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub

n8:10

[olife]

for question n7:"who was the first soviet ace?" i want say"who was the soviet ace top scorer ?"

[haitch40]

for question n7:"who was the first soviet ace?" i want say"who was the soviet ace top scorer ?"

so not the first russian to become an ace

[FOZ_1983]

Im confused by this question.

If it was the first "ace" then maybe someone during the spanish civil war? but that doesnt count as WW2 does it so that cant be right.

If its the overall top soviet ace by the end of the war then that erm.....


some russian dude i think

[haitch40]

Im confused by this question.

If it was the first "ace" then maybe someone during the spanish civil war? but that doesnt count as WW2 does it so that cant be right.

If its the overall top soviet ace by the end of the war then that erm.....


some russian dude i think

lol your wrong :D it wasent a rusky lol

[Ancient Seraph]

lol your wrong :D

Thanks for elaborating :).

[Soviet Ace]

If the question, is who was the first Russian Ace. Then it's my answer. But if it's the highest scoring Russian Ace, then it's Ivan Nikitovich Kozhedub aka "Ivan the Terrible". :cool:

[olife]

hello guys
solution of my quizz:
n1:1hartmann
2barkhorn
3rall

n2:f6f hellcat

n3:no legs(he had a leg prosyhesis)

n4:960kms/hours(596/597 milles/hours)

n5:franck

n6:8 machines guns in hurricanne mk1

n7:i.n.kozheboud

n8:7 kills during 1 air fight:the january 11th 1945 captain william arthur shomo destroyed 7 japs planes

[olife]

quizz of panzergranate

1:more of 20(katia budanova)

2:f6f hellcat

3:f4u corsair

4:ki-102 randy

5:37 mm aa flack gun

6:bf109 e

7:no idea

8:no idea

9:no idea

10:ju88

11:fairey battle

12:not combat ready

[Voyager]

The Hellcats, were used as a cover. Since the Japanese didn't have many fighters at Leyte (5 total maybe!?), the Hellcats never saw action. Just wanna clarify that. :) The air battle that took place at Leyte Gulf was the Battle off Samar between FM2 Wildcats, and the Japanese Battleships.

Seriously FOZ, if you want to know more about Leyte. Read "The Last of the Tin Can Sailors". It's all about Samar, and Leyte. :D :cool:

So if I'm following all of this, it sounds like McCampbell was stationed on one of the fleet carriers that didn't actually get to do much during the main Battle of Leyte Gulf. However, from the Wiki article it is clear that he was flying Hellcats during at least the Battle of Sibuyan Sea (24 Oct):

Most of the attacking Japanese planes were intercepted and shot down or driven off by Hellcats of Sherman's combat air patrol, most notably by two fighter sections from Essex led by Commander David McCampbell (who is credited with shooting down nine of the attacking planes in this one action).

Looking further at the Wiki article on the battle, it does indeed seem that the Essex was in the force Halsey took north, not in the 7th Fleet. So, overall, McCampbell flew Hellcats at the Battle of Leyte Gulf, but he did not participate in the central action of the battle, the Battle of Samar.

That was tangled.

[FOZ_1983]

erm... so who was right? im confused! :(