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Kyt · 19-10-2007, 02:52 AM

I know the aircraft was a great advancement (wasn't it the most expensive weapon of WW2 - cost more to develop that the A-bombs?), but still very dangerous to crew. Not just the "usual" dangers of being killed or being shot down, but B-29 crews didn't fair well if they were captured. Execution seems to have been the norm rather than the exception.

But still, the aircraft itself just looks like a tube with wings. No real charactor - no visible flaws, or noticeable idiosyncrasies. In other words, boring

19-10-2007, 02:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kyt Άρης Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Terra something or other Posts: 4,930 You're Top Poster: #1 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 6	I know the aircraft was a great advancement (wasn't it the most expensive weapon of WW2 - cost more to develop that the A-bombs?), but still very dangerous to crew. Not just the "usual" dangers of being killed or being shot down, but B-29 crews didn't fair well if they were captured. Execution seems to have been the norm rather than the exception. But still, the aircraft itself just looks like a tube with wings. No real charactor - no visible flaws, or noticeable idiosyncrasies. In other words, boring __________________ http://www.onwar.com/chrono/index.htm _________________ Beaufighter TF Mark Xs (NV427 'EO-L' nearest) of No. 404 Squadron RCAF based at Dallachy, Morayshire, breaking formation during a flight along the Scottish coast. February 1945.