Collision between a GAZ-A and a R-5 airplane

[Patrick L.]

Antonov Colt ? The AN2 is a great airplane ! There is one near here that I've had the opportunity to fly and work on. Its the largest single engine bi-plane made and it flies like a dream. Its certainly no speed demon though.
But, I happen to like Russian aircraft, simple and rugged.

[updraught]

An interesting history of the Hucks:

http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNe...-70-Years.aspx

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by updraught

An interesting history of the Hucks:

http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNe...-70-Years.aspx

Very interesting...thanks for posting.

[Special Coupe Frank]

Originally Posted by updraught

An interesting history of the Hucks:

http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNe...-70-Years.aspx

Wonderful article !

Thank you for sharing!

[Bruce Adams]

Originally Posted by DougVieyra

Quite true 31 Model A.

As a side note, in reference to your noting that it was a "Fairey Swordfish" Bi-Plane that put the Bismark's rudder out of effective commission - it was a fleet of Fairely Swordfish Bi-planes that sunk the majority of the Italian Navy at Toranto in 1940.

One hellava plane that bi-wing !

- Doug, Fore-topman, main mast, HMS Royal (re-tired)

My understanding was the Bismark's anti-aircraft guns could not be calibrated to the slow speeds of the British Swordfish biplanes.

[Lawrie]

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Is there not one of those types of rigs on a ford V8 truck in the US airforce museum in Ohio.
Lawrie

[johnbuckley]

Another useful facet of the Swordfish on aircraft carriers was their slow take-off speed of about 65 mph.

[rosenkranswa]

Those were "Hucks" style starters originally on Model T chassis, later on AA and other chassis such as Austin in the UK. They were powered by a PTO from the engine. The current issue of Hemmings Classic Car has a nice article on a restored Model T starter with some good detail shots. As engines got bigger and more powerful, the Hucks starter sure beat propping by hand.

[mshmodela]

My guess is the car was in the way of the plane upon landing --ether at night or bad weather or both...

[DougVieyra]

the photo shows an interesting example of a woman driver and a woman flyer meeting for coffee.

who said that ?


Certainly not me !

[Marvin/TN]

I don't know for sure but would guess the prop would be made of wood and would be splintered if it was turning when it hit , if it did in fact hit the car.

[Marvin/TN]

I had forgotten about that type of truck at the museum. That is a fantastic museum, my brother and I spent 3 days there back in 2008 and I plan to go back again. We found 3 planes that we had actually turned wrenches on, not just the type but the actual aircraft. I wear a prosthesis on my Rt leg and the place I get my legs made me a special cover for the socket on my leg. It has, among other things, a C-124 plane on it. The cover was made especially for me and of my design.