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Not the way that it was described as I interpreted it. The rail was not there for a guide, the bomb was attached to the rail and lowered prior to release.
Damned ingenious design really. Splitter |
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Does anyone know if the rail was always there? Or was there some unfortunate pilot somewhere who discovered that all of a sudden he had no propeller?
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PS - I was looking for a video which would demonstrate the movement of the trapeze, when I stumbled upon this gem of historical accuracy. (watch from 3:45 until 4:10) Last edited by Romanator21; 09-27-2010 at 12:18 AM. |
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"trapeze": That's the word I have been looking for in my brain all day lol.
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A carrier-borne dive bomber called the Blackburn Skua which owns the first confirmed "Kill" by a British aircraft in the Second World War. Supreme Courage by Philip E. West ... |
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I believe the correct description of the drop is as follows:
1. The bomb is RELEASED from the ETC501 2. The Bomb is GUIDED by the Trapez outside the propeller arc. The Bomb is not released from the trapez as it isn't fixed to it! There are just forks at the end of the trapez, not clamps.
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