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    Once again just looking at YOUTUBE and found this. I haven't seen this before and it is from 2011. Enjoy

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAqGfHlY0fU

    Note the videos that are on the side. They are also great.
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    Stringbags are one of my favourite as my dad worked on them in WWII.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Thank you for sharing the video, Bob. I is good to see such an old plane flying.

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    thanks for sharing the video

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    Always have loved that FAA paint scheme... Great little video, Bob!

    All the best,
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    here are my 3 Swordfish closing in on the Bismarck

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    I've been lucky enough to get close up to the Yeovilton Stringbag a couple of times - working in nearby Yeovil for 6 months was a great enabler!
    I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!

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    I took this at Hamilton when I was there. I was taking pictures and didn't see that I could have gone upstairs to get a better shot but at least I have this one.

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    What would be the closest manoeuvre deck to use for a swordfish do you think?

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    Ignore me, I’ve found Zoe excellent slow aircraft rules. Thanks.

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    Would be a cool model to pair with the upcoming medium Italian bombers.
    Voilŕ le soleil d'Austerlitz!

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    How brave would you have to be to fly one of those against the Bismarck?

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hedeby View Post
    How brave would you have to be to fly one of those against the Bismarck?
    Never knowingly under engined! Eh Chris.
    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    Under engined, under gunned and definitely under fire... incredible bravery

    Never Knowingly Undergunned !!

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    When I did that scenario with my six Swordfish, one of them actually got back Chris!

    Rob.
    "Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."

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    One advantage they had was that the German anti-aircraft guns were not calibrated for anything that flew so slowly but even so it must have taken incredible courage!



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