Comments on: 15 August 1939

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:05:30 +0000

In reply to Alvaro Ruiz Doblado. Alvaro, you are correct. Thank you for catching my error. I will correct the article.

By: Alvaro Ruiz Doblado

Alvaro Ruiz Doblado — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:06:35 +0000

Hi. The Stukas were not used at Guernica. They were tested during the last year of the Spanish Civil War, but not at Guernica. Where did you find that information? Thanks.

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:26:42 +0000

In reply to Eric Buxton. Yes. Thank you.

By: Eric Buxton

Eric Buxton — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:41:25 +0000

cylinder heads were machine for four spark plugs

were machined for?

By: Ben Parker

Ben Parker — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:20:12 +0000

My father served in the Canadian Army during WWII and was stationed near London during the Battle of Britain. His memory of the JU-87s centered around the sirens they carried which let out a terrifying wail as they dove in attack. More than a bit unnerving for those on the ground. Later in the war he had to deal with the V-1 flying bombs, which oddly had an opposite way of inducing fear. When the approaching sound of their jet engine suddenly cut out, it meant the missile was on its way down. No doubt a silence just as unnerving as the Stuka’s siren.

By: Joe I

Joe I — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:38:59 +0000

Paine Field is a mecca for aviation nuts. The FHC and the Historic Flight Foundation regularly fly most planes in their collection. The Museum of Flight’s restoration facility and Boeing’s 777 Future of Flight facility (includes a tour of the Boeing Factory) are also on the airport. It’s a very long day to see it all. Hopefully, everything will open up when the pandemic is over.

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 17:21:19 +0000

In reply to Joe I. TDiA has been fortunate to be able to see several of the Museum's aircraft in flight.

By: Joe I

Joe I — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 15:46:24 +0000

There is a Stuka being restored to flying condition at the Flying Heritage Museum at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The museum was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen and features an excellent collection of flying aircraft. Unfortunately, the museum is closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and conversion to a non-profit in the wake of Mr. Allen’s death. Hopefully, the restoration will be completed one day.

https://flyingheritage.org/Explore/The-Collection/Germany/Junkers-Ju-87-R-4-Stuka.aspx

By: Bryan Swopes

Bryan Swopes — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 13:33:38 +0000

In reply to Kevin Mullin. Thanks, Kevin.

By: Kevin Mullin

Kevin Mullin — Thu, 15 Aug 2019 18:28:25 +0000

Looks like this other author agrees with you on the anhedral and dihedral.

https://books.google.com/books?id=fqedCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA18&lpg=PA18&dq=stuka+anhedral&source=bl&ots=3QosyIhjOf&sig=ACfU3U27USJimB-rrXROLvP_VZOR15ie-w&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjquuvWv4XkAhUBVK0KHQVkAXsQ6AEwDHoECAsQAQ#v=onepage&q=stuka%20anhedral&f=false
“Junkers Ju 87 Stuka”
By Mike Guardia