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  • The Germans really did capture a corsair 4.9 years ago

    -ft was heavily damaged, but he managed to drop his bombs on the enemy ship. His aircraft crashed killing Gray, he was awarded the Victoria cross. Some great books about the RN Aviation in WW2 are Royal Navy Aces of WW2 by Andrew Thomas, and Kamikaze Hunters by Will Iredale

  • The Germans really did capture a corsair 4.9 years ago

    READ TILL THE END

    Alright let me give you some more history. I already talked about this on Bogdans Corsair, but let me go into more depth. Obviously the average person who knows anything about Naval Aviation would say that the Seafire was the primary British naval fighter of WW2, this however is quite wrong. You see as far back as 1940, the British purchased American aircraft, such as the F4F Wildcat, which was called the Marlet in British service. Obviously the Wildcat, which was not a bad fighter, was getting replaced with newer models. The Royal Navy took great interest in the Corsair, and for much of 1943, FAA (Fleet Air Arm) pilots were training in the United States. Now most of you know about the Tirpitz, which was hiding in Norway. The British deployed a large carrier task force, to attack the Tirpitz, with little success. The Corsairs and Hellcats, being the most advanced naval aircraft that the allies had (most advanced of their type in the world) escorted these bombers, however they did not encounter any enemy fighters. Now it is worth noting, that the reason the Corsair served on Carriers in the RN before the USN, was because it was in fact the British that found how to fix the Corsairs landing problems, however in later models the change in canopy solved this. Now obviously the Pacific was the main naval war, so only a few escort carriers with F4Fs (Marlet) were left off of Norway. However it was here that one of the most interesting Air to Air combats of the war took place. In March of 1945, Marlets engaged Bf-109s over Norway, shooting down four with out taking any losses. Despite being out classes in the Pacific, the Wildcat still held its own in Europe (it should be noted that the quality of German pilots had only decreased to this point of the war). Now back to the Pacific. In late 1944, the British and their carriers carried out a series of raids on Japanese positions in Sumatra (mainly on oil plants). The FAA Corsairs shoot down several Japanese aircraft including the venerable Zero, proving that Corsair and Hellcat were the best naval fighters. Corsairs, and hellcats, served all the way to the end of the war, with many even flying raids over Japan. It was in one such raid that a Victoria cross was awarded. Robert Hampton "Hammy" Gray was a Commenwealth (Canadian) Naval Aviator. While attacking enemy shipping, his aircraft was badly damaged. However Gray pushed the attack, and managed the drop his bombs despite heavy AA. His aircra

  • Some weird explosions 4.9 years ago

    This occurred to me the other day, it’s a weird glitch, yes

  • XFWB-DCLXVI ''World Ender'' 4.9 years ago

    I feel as if they are two different things entirely, anyway, great build @AWESOMENESS360

  • XFWB-DCLXVI ''World Ender'' 4.9 years ago

    Who would win? Arsenal bird, or this?

  • Bowkur Howler 4.9 years ago

    Which plane is in the Ravenfield mod?@BlackhattAircraft

  • Unofficial SimplePlanes List of Real Pilots! 4.9 years ago

    I grinded super hard for the first year and reached Cadet Staff Sergeant, but to my parents, Boy Scouts takes priority, since I guess the recognition for Eagle Scout is really important, but I will probably do CAP again when I get eagle@Wallaby

  • Upload with Screenshot mod not working for me 4.9 years ago

    It’s not working for me either

  • Unofficial SimplePlanes List of Real Pilots! 4.9 years ago

    About a year and an half , although my activity is dropping @Wallaby

  • Unofficial SimplePlanes List of Real Pilots! 4.9 years ago

    Lmao does Civil Air Patrol count as military?

  • Hey guys, I have returned 4.9 years ago

    https://www.simpleplanes.com/Forums/View/1108688/New-Moderator @Strikefighter04

  • Fokker MV-40 Visarend 4.9 years ago

    I will take a look@Rovergrow

  • Hey guys, I have returned 4.9 years ago

    Well he pinged me on a build maybe a week and a half ago@Strikefighter04

  • USS Midway (CV-41) 1945 4.9 years ago

    If your going to make a Midway set, but want to use the SBD and TBF, do a Carrier like the Essex class, the Yorktown class, etc.

  • F-15C -Cipher- 4.9 years ago

    Is this homemade?

  • (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge 4.9 years ago

    I made a submission, its in my profile @Eiro

  • Check in/ updates/ whatever 4.9 years ago

    I just stumbled upon this, so let me give you a brief update on what has been added.

    Weapons: Cruise Missile (Cleaver), Torpedo, Flares/Chaff, Cannons

    Engines: Car Engines, Helicopter shat

    Wheels: Car wheels

    And a ton of XML stuff, also not sure if it was in when you played, but the USS Beast got a huge update, now it has a catapult, working elevators and it also has arresting gear, in turn, there are carrier landing hooks. Also there are some new islands, and there is a WW2 destroyer in the game, near Karbala (Tropical Island with volcano) there is a convoy, and a WW2 Carrier (USS Tiny) with destroyers

    Probably a lot more I don’t remember

    @Himynameiswalrus

  • Hey guys, I have returned 4.9 years ago

    MyMessage is back@Strikefighter04

  • what the heck happened here 4.9 years ago

    Lmao I thought the tank was included

  • Upload with Screenshots 4.9 years ago

    Doesn't work on Mac

    +1
  • [TEASER]F-18CE Royal Byzantinian Air Force (BRAF) 4.9 years ago

    Nice Hornet, honestly though, rounded looks Spanish, but since Spain has the Hornet, I guess it makes it better

  • [TEASER]Shadow. 4.9 years ago

    Alright @LucasNicky

  • (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge 4.9 years ago

    There were not, but I have a story that COULD make sense, after all it’s supposed to all be fictional now. @MangoBuilds

  • (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge 4.9 years ago

    I will join in as well, but with a aircraft not of American or Japanese nationality (You will see)

  • (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge 4.9 years ago

    Thanks it helps us figure out what we can make@Eiro

    +1
  • [TEASER]Shadow. 4.9 years ago

    So you have a fictional nation I assume?@BubbleLukasie

  • (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge 4.9 years ago

    Because fictional planes, are not quite from the battle of Midway. Perhaps you could grade people on how their aircraft compare to actual aircraft in the battle of Midway (if fictional)

    +1
  • (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge 4.9 years ago

    So it says Battle of Midway, and so far almost everything is fictional, could you please add some boundaries, so I can get a better idea of what to do?

  • [TEASER]Shadow. 4.9 years ago

    I am assuming that the operator of the fighter is fictional, as there is no Air Force wielding the F-18 that contains the letter B in its acronym.

  • Volunteer 4.9 years ago

    A description would be nice

  • German Corsair 4.9 years ago

    Where did the comments go?

  • New Moderator 4.9 years ago

    I have been working on a project of my own, but I can’t seem to get the air frame right.@MyMessage

  • New Moderator 4.9 years ago

    You haven’t been on the website in a while @MyMessage

  • Cruiser Hindenburg 4.9 years ago

    And add tags

  • Cruiser Hindenburg 4.9 years ago

    Might wanna make a description.

  • Camo tips? 5.0 years ago

    Thanks! @Axartar

  • Camo tips? 5.0 years ago

    Well that’s possible, but do you have any tips for making camouflage on the Aircraft?@Yourcrush

  • Camo tips? 5.0 years ago

    @Yourcrush Any tips...?

    +2
  • F4F Wildcat 5.0 years ago

    You have to click Reply, for them to get the notification.@Westdoomer

  • German Corsair 5.0 years ago

    I wonder what this kid must me thinking, like he doesn’t even comment, and watches his “German Corsair” just gain more and more upvotes, quite entertaining though, and it goes to show the fun that the SP community brings.

    +2
  • Shenyang J-15 (Also probably my last submission ): ) 5.0 years ago

    I really liked your builds, so I wish you a farewell.

    +1
  • McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet 5.0 years ago

    Highway to the danger zone..

  • Shenyang J-18B Swan Falcon PLA Navy 5.0 years ago

    Alright with regards to why they would let us know about something being stolen, there is something in the US, called freedom of information, however I would agree that the main reason for this release of information, would be to build up hate against your country. And I am not saying that the J-20 itself is stolen, infact it is a beautiful aircraft with unique elements such as the wings, engine, etc. However it is a proven fact, that certain parts of the aircraft, have been stolen from western nations. Now I am not trying to start a debate, but China has done questionable things, and so has America. Every country does things that scrutinizes their reputations, for example look at the US and involvement in the Middle East, or China and the South China Sea. That is just how the world works. @AustinHuang66688

  • Shenyang J-18B Swan Falcon PLA Navy 5.0 years ago

    @Shootingstar07 @AustinHuang66688 @What158522

    With regards to Shooting and Austin about stealing: Now I am not trying to be political, but there is plenty of evidence that China stole design aspects of many aircraft. For example, although the majority of Air craft are produced with a license, there are aircraft, that have been reverse engineered. With regards to the home grown aircraft, sibNIA, participated in the J-10 project, and they confirmed that it was more or less a version of the Iserali Lavi, which incorporated many foreign designs. It is also a known fact, that China has stolen documents with regards to the F-22 and F-35 (projects). Now I will have you know, that this argument, started over a comment I made on this aircraft, which is a fine one I must say. There is no point in arguing, the airplane is done, none of this is simple planes related. Also Austin, stop tagging me so many times, for one thing, put it in one message.

  • Shenyang J-18B Swan Falcon PLA Navy 5.0 years ago

    So the nose cockpit, wings, and engines resemble that of a Eurofighter, and so do the air brakes. Not to mention that it literally has a meteor missile on it. @What158522

  • Shenyang J-18B Swan Falcon PLA Navy 5.0 years ago

    The reason I said that is because many of the aircrafts main parts resemble that of a Eurofighter, I also mentioned that I could see inspiration from many aircraft. And the reason said stole, is because it is a known fact that China has stolen military planes from the west. @AustinHuang66688

  • Shenyang J-18B Swan Falcon PLA Navy 5.0 years ago

    It’s a Chinese Eurofighter, damn they stole one again! (Nice plane by the way, I can see inspiration from many notable aircraft, including the J-10)

  • Cleaver 5.1 years ago

    Not bad, it isn’t too functional though.