This plane is a RAF Sunderland Mark III. One just like this fought off eight German Ju 88 pilots in 1943. Shot down three, and the rest were badly damaged. It was then respectfully nicknamed Stachelschwein [porcupine] by the Germans. It was used to rescue torpedoed ship crews, a rubber raft was kept inflated so it could be ready in a minutes notice. The British were very proud of their "FlyingBoat." It was used for 21 years of service, more than any other RAF plane at that time.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
The Flying Porcupine
This plane is a RAF Sunderland Mark III. One just like this fought off eight German Ju 88 pilots in 1943. Shot down three, and the rest were badly damaged. It was then respectfully nicknamed Stachelschwein [porcupine] by the Germans. It was used to rescue torpedoed ship crews, a rubber raft was kept inflated so it could be ready in a minutes notice. The British were very proud of their "FlyingBoat." It was used for 21 years of service, more than any other RAF plane at that time.
10\22
I got this 10/22 a few weeks ago it is zeroed in. The sight is really good for squirrel hunting. We got the banana clip after the gun. :) It came with a 10 rounder which is ideal for squirrel hunting. I got a squirrel with it out the dining room widow (on the second shot ). We are going to get an AR-15 stock from http://www.tapco.com/ for $85. That's a great deal!
Monday, November 5, 2007
My Favorite WWII Plane
This is my favorite WWII plane. It and the Hawker Hurricane won the ''Battle of Brittan''
in 1940. Many British pilots died in that battle from the bullets of German airplanes, like the ME-109. This plane is a Spitfire, it looks almost identical to a Hurricane from a distance, but the spit is more maneuverable and 35 mph faster. It was modified from a high speed float plane
into one of the best fighters of WWII.
in 1940. Many British pilots died in that battle from the bullets of German airplanes, like the ME-109. This plane is a Spitfire, it looks almost identical to a Hurricane from a distance, but the spit is more maneuverable and 35 mph faster. It was modified from a high speed float plane
into one of the best fighters of WWII. "Never was so much owed by so many to so few." -Winston Churchill-
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
A VISIT TO THE BEACH
When mom took us to the beach we found this cliff, it used to be huge.We went toto the top.It's not very high any more. It is amazing how the Pacific cuts the rock like... BROWNIES!!!!! TIME TO GO GET'EM BY BY!
Ben's Rainbow Trout
One day when we were going to a gun show I brought my fishing pole and Dad stopped at a lake. On my third cast I caught this fish. That's all for now.
A post by Ben.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
FOOT BALL
When we play foot ball Ben all ways tackles me on the 50 yard line,he is a... "GOOD" tacker. we like to use a smaller foot ball because it fits our hands better. If anyone
can tell me anything more about foot ball { Run,tackle and touchdown!} I would
appreciate it.
can tell me anything more about foot ball { Run,tackle and touchdown!} I would
appreciate it.
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
History Test
This place was a German infested coastal region of France. It got invaded by Americans and other Allies. The U.S., British and Canadian-flown aircraft had black and white invasion stripes on the wings so the Allied troops would know them from the Germans. Paratroopers were flown in by gliders and transport planes. This place now belongs to the French again. What place is this?
A. Belgium
B. Italy
C. Normandy
Monday, January 29, 2007
Culvert rat.
When Ben is in the woods he likes to crawl through culverts and float boats in the creeks.
Saturday, January 27, 2007
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