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IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey Famous title comes to consoles. |
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I beg to differ. By the end of 1940 it was out dated as a fighter, but prior to this it did an adequate job. It then went on to be an excellent night intruder (flying over france at night attacking airfields, causing alot of trouble) superb anti tank platform in africa carrier and catapult launched fighter, boosting moral superbly of the merchant shipping crews. Recon (early parts of war, but most notably in africa) bomber truth is the hurricane was built until wars end, served in every theatre, was the most versatile aircraft in our arsenal and did a sterling job. ![]() |
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Ah right ok, no worries. Will agree with you then.
Though i do believe the first 109F or G to be shot down was by a hurricane piloted by a polish pilot. Though... it was a hit and run job lol. Basically the 109's were flying over england on patrol or on an intruder mission, they were low..... the hurricanes were high, and un noticed. So they dived down on the unsuspecting 109's and got a single kill. Only one to be shot down by a hurricane, though hardly a fair fight!!! Im not here to say the hurricane is the best fighter, im just here to make sure she gets some of the credot she deserves ![]() |
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We were on quite a budget to, so things were tight!! so all remaining hurricanes were sent over seas or converted for one role or another, also used as training aircraft. One thing we (RAF) didnt do ALOT of was provide fighter escort, but mainly because we bombed during the night, and during the day the P51 was armed with long range tanks to do the job. Good co operation between the UK and the US. |
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I agree it did a very good job and was quite versatile. However, I think the Mosquito takes the prize for most versatile. P.S. I do love the look of them and do feel privelliged everytime I see one. |
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Close call, as both did the job needed rather well. But what makes the hurricane "the most versatile" is the fact it can be launched from a carrier and also from a catapult on board merchant ships ![]() The wooden wonder (mossie) is without a doubt the nicest, most amazing twin engined aircraft ever designed or created. I fell in love with the mossie when i saw her displaying at an air show many many years ago. Sadly our (UK) only flight worthy mossie was lost in a crash a few years back. ![]() |
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Dang what happen?? wasnt going steap enuff for it to Stall right?
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Tragic waste of a good pilot and a beautiful plane. |
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