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Dec
9
2012
On One Wing
Posted by HW on 09 Dec 2012 /
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Published on December 9, 2012 Kanichi Kashimura was a Pilot Officer Third Class with the Japanese Navy. Sent to China in October 1937 and assigned to fly with the 13th Air Group, he soon entered combat flying a Type 97 “Claude”. On November 22, 1937, he scored two kills against the Chinese over Nanjing. Then, [...]
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Dec
9
2012
A Long Nose Probe?
Posted by HW on 09 Dec 2012 /
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This Week’s Hints to help you along: This is definitely an American design. Your answer must include information about the nose. Flying over the USA in tests — but what’s the purpose? The engines killed the plane, but not due to engine troubles. So do you know what this aircraft is — and what is [...]
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