Olham 164 Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) This is absolutely incredible to watch - in the second part you see how the ramming Bf 109 pilot as well as the Liberator crew survived an action they all would never forget in their lives. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOHRdvxEL3Q&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmSq682nh9Q&feature=related Edited January 9, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted January 9, 2011 Amazing that they all survived... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I enjoy the 'Dogfight' series on cable (two many damned Jet ones though) I think I might fire up IL2 1946 and see if I can pull it off!! Edited January 10, 2011 by UK_Widowmaker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 10, 2011 heehee...twenty attempts though...bloody Gunners kept shooting me down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 10, 2011 Jesus Christ - you re-payed it pretty well! Your impact was more devastating, but if I understand it right, your pilot died. No wonder. If you ask me - according to the original event, it is a miracle to me, that the Bf 109 pilot survived such a stunt. I mean - the whole fighter cardwheeled! Imagine the G-forces! In a simple car crash, you already get a whiplash! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 10, 2011 Just playing around in IL2 is enough to make you realise the chance of survival!...20 attempts...20 deaths!...scary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 10, 2011 Isn't it? But it's what I would have expected - this guy was sooo extremely lucky! Hope he made something of his life after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Javito1986 14 Posted January 10, 2011 Dear GOD that's amazing. Not only the balls and determination of that 109 pilot, also that the Americans actually managed to wrestle that beast to Belgium so they could bail out. Dogfights was such a great show, I never saw an ep that was anything less than riveting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 10, 2011 Not only the balls and determination of that 109 pilot, also that the Americans actually managed to wrestle that beast to Belgium so they could bail out. That's why I posted this one. I hate watching bloody tragedies. The outcome of this was so lucky for all, that it is fun to watch it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 10, 2011 Yeah, the Bomber crew did an amazing job...poor P-51 pilot...good natured, but potentially lethal!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted January 10, 2011 (edited) I have witnessed the prop swirlwind of a P-51 D at the ILA 2005 near Berlin. The pilot let the engine warm up at the ground. He seemed to give full throttle, although that may have still only been half. But the roaring sound was impressive, and the whirlwind the prop caused, almost blew me off my feet. Had the guy flown in front of the left wing, he could have caused more lift there and so balanced the plane, perhaps? Edited January 10, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted January 10, 2011 Good point Olham. Sets me in mind of the people who 'Ride the Fence' at St Maartens airport, when 747's take off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
