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.
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Those are some facinating facts! I really wish I had done some more studying on planes when I was in school. It sounds like you are learning a ton! Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really neat blog! I like reading about millitary aircraft.
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