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Amen..and to all those who gave their lives so that others may be free.
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What was/is the 'Thach Weave'?
Last edited by DA60; Apr 01 2012 at 07:04 PM.
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It was a tactic derived by James Thatch that allowes US pilots in slower Wildcats to defend against Zeros.
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Bingo...your turn.
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What characteristic visually distinguished the Aichi D3A "Val" dive-bomber from any other carrier aircraft in use in the Pacific, mading identification, even at a distance, very easy?
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Large spats over the wheels?
Fixed undercarriage - non-retractable landing gear.
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Okay all you salty dogs, a three part question --
What is this, what is it used for, and what ship is it from?
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I don't know the technical term - but it is the sighting system used by battleships?Okay all you salty dogs, a three part question --
What is this, what is it used for, and what ship is it from?
I do not know which ship it is from...I will guess the Admiral Graf Spee.
Though it looks REALLY big...maybe it's from an Iowa or Yamato or Nelson-class?
I will stick with the Admiral Graf Spee.
Last edited by DA60; Apr 01 2012 at 08:35 PM.
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It is a telemeter, also known as a coincidence rangefinder.
And, it is from the Graf Spee - the rangefinder in the picture is currently on display in Montevideo, Uruguay.
You have the deck...
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