109 prop pitch (rpm) and the supercharger

[David198502]

Originally Posted by Osprey

I'll be interested to re-read that part pstyle. I remember him talking about that, I think it was in reference to new pilots who couldn't do it and just fell away behind the formations. I seem to remember him mentioning that one chap was told to turn back and land because he fell away so far.

exactly what i remember....i think im going to read it again in the near future...

[pstyle]

Originally Posted by David198502

exactly what i remember....i think im going to read it again in the near future...

see my direct quotes in the comment above yours David, that particular incident is described

[Osprey]

Originally Posted by David198502

exactly what i remember....i think im going to read it again in the near future...

.....except miss out all of the bits where he whines about Galland/Radios and mistreatment of his parents. Shouldn't take long to re-read then......

[pstyle]

Originally Posted by Osprey

.....except miss out all of the bits where he whines about Galland/Radios and mistreatment of his parents. Shouldn't take long to re-read then......

Hah! Yeah there is only about 5% flying and combat in the book..