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1941
1941 - 0391.PDF
BRfARY I3TH, I94I. BOYS (Continued) at him, firing a rapid burst. The shots should be fired at about 50 yards from the target. Under these conditions 15 to 50 rounds can be fired, after which you must swerve so as to avoid a collision. "If the enemy is not brought down, sheer off quickly to the rear by a sudden turn or loop ; be very careful to keep tacking, with sharp turns, and avoid losing height. '' Some pilots, instead of charging the enemy after this method, approach him within 100 yards in one of his blind sectors, and then by a sudden loop get into a position to shoot him from behind. This manoeuvre requires a great knowledge of the German machines and plenty of training, for it must be carried out with extreme precision. It cannot be recommended for general adoption. "Naturally the attack of two double-seaters by a single- L^eater requires very special qualities of judgment, for it must be very accurately timed. The problem is compara- GLOSTER No. 2 : Although the Gloster Gamecock had aspot of bother with flutter, and some more over spin recovery, the later marks were very popular. It was the last woodenfighter in the R.A.F. Engine, 420 h.p. Bristol Jupiter. Speed, 152 m.p.h. FLEET FIGHTER : The Fairey Flycatcher is the only Faireyfighter to go into service before the Fulmar. It was specially designed for work with the Fleet and was very manoeuvr-able. Engine, 400 h.p. Siddeley Jaguar. Speed, 137 m.p.h. SHAPELINESS : The outline of the Hawker Fury showedconsiderable artistry allied to engineering skill. Its 480 h.p. Rolls-Royce Kestrel engine made it the first water-cooledfighter to go into service since 1918. In the hands of such experts as "George" Bulman of the Hawker Company, itcould be made to perform marvels. Speed, 214 m.p.h. BATTLING BRISFIT : A Bristol Fighter manoeuvring togive his rear gunner a shot. A-W ALL-METAL : In 1926 the Air Ministry decided tochange to all-metal construction, and the Armstrong Whit- worth Siskin was the first accepted design following thisdecision. It is shown here being flown by C. N. Lowe, when he commanded No. 43 Squadron in 1930. .Engine, 425 h.p.Siddeley Jaguar. Speed, 153 m.p.h. STRIP STEEL : In service with many ot the air torcesof the world, in addition to the R.A.F., the Bristol Bulldog was a good-looker. Its framework was constructed almostentirely of high-tensile steel strip—in some places only .oo6in. thick. Engine, 450 h.p. Bristol Jupiter. Speed, 178 m.p.h.
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