Garfly Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 I noticed with great interest that many of the DH Mosquito shots were in fact DH Hornets - for my money one of the most beautiful piston twins ever built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 A wonderful story & an amazing man - thanks for posting it Garfly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 18/02/2021 at 11:58 AM, skippydiesel said: I noticed with great interest that many of the DH Mosquito shots were in fact DH Hornets - for my money one of the most beautiful piston twins ever built Wow ! not a single challenger to my statement be found. perhaps a little addition or two: Probably the ultimate development of the piston twin. The DH Hornet saw active service during WW2. Greater range & pay load, faster & more maneuverable (at low altitude), than the "jets" of the time. Unlike the Mosquito it had "Handed" engines supposed to be better for carrier operations. Saw "action" in Asia (Malaya ?). Even had some at Bankstown. Supposed to be a pilot's aircraft. Not a flying example remains of this wonderful creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Here ya go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 OME - The speaker contradicts himself on the range question - the Hornet having considerably greater range than the early jets. I also think he was incorrect on the speed - the Hornet being equal if not better than the early jets at low altitudes. The Hornet lost to the jets when it came to higher altitudes. I have never quite understood why low level fighter bombers need to be jet powered (I accept turbo props) - the Hornet may have excelled as a low level aircraft fitted with turbo props (may have spilt its good looks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man emu Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 hours ago, skippydiesel said: The speaker contradicts himself on the range question Don't shoot me. I simply posted a video I found. 😁 I thought people might like to see the plane in action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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