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Favorite real WWII aircraft

sixstrings5859

sixstrings5859

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My favorite "real" aircraft are the P-51 D and the Yak-3. What is your favorites (doesn't have to be in CFS3) ? Just a fun topic.....
 
well, since I saw "Memphis Belle" movie at early 90s, I have to say it is the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress long range heavy bomber.

as says one web site:
Undoubtedly, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress significantly influenced the turn of events during the Second World War. This long range heavy bomber led the US Air Force assault in occupied Europe, carrying out strategic bombing which brought the industries of Nazi Germany to a standstill. Although formidably armed, crews of the B-17 faced unspeakable horror in the onslaught by veteran Luftwaffe fighters and ground flak fire. More than 47,000 airmen lost their lives during daylight raids in Germany, but the mighty Flying Fortresses pressed on.

I also remember very well my first "sounded" PC flight with this bomber when playing Secret Weapons Of The Luftwaffe - with my ever first SoundBlaster like audiocard ;)
 
At the end of the day, I always come back to the de Havilland Mosquito. It excelled in so many roles and looked fantastic doing it!
 
Always the Spit

Now and forever the Spitfire with it`s 20mm cannon is my fave aircraft after the Hurricane!
alcanallen.
 
B-17 Pink Lady.
She is the only airworthy B-17 in the world that has accomplished war missions and she also flew as Mother & Country in the movie Memphis Belle.
 
Spitfire, all marks. Not so fond of the 2-seat conversions, but given the opporchancity I'd happily sit in it wherever it flew! Would love to see a Mossie fly and the Tempest V being restored to flying condition for Kermit Weeks.
 
The full glazed nose Caproni Ca in MAW and the Tupolev Tb-3 in il2-1946 as for flysimming. Thunderbolt P47, as for real.
 
The Bf109 Emil. Definitely ahead of it time. Although the Blohm & Voss flying boats are interesting and beautiful as well.

Cheers,
Huub
 
In CFS 3 the D 520 is my favorite aircraft.

In other combat flight sims, I really like the Arsenal VG 33. It is a beautiful powerful french fighter.
 

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