Hellshade 110 Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) These pictures from a recon flight show indisputable evidence of why Germany lost the war, despite excellent aircraft and the will of a great nation. There can be no doubt that instead of flying routine patrols, Hun Pilots have been spending their time surfing off the coast of France! Maybe Charlie doesn't surf, but evidently Fritz does! Reports have it that he was able to fit two bikini clad beach babes in the cockpit before heading back to base. Hellshade Edited July 22, 2011 by Hellshade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shiloh 12 Posted July 22, 2011 I believe it. For the same reasons the U.S. lost in Vietnam as documented in "Apocalypse Now". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellshade 110 Posted July 22, 2011 Exactly. I knew somebody would catch the reference. Hellshade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted July 22, 2011 They started earlier than the Albatross they tried it with Einnie's and some reputed Ace of theirs apparently watched him park it in the swells and then he promptly set about fishing... With Dynamite and they called him an Ace. For those who need the naplam... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellshade 110 Posted July 22, 2011 Interrupter gear and flame throwers are one thing. But cheating at a fishing tournement?!? That's just a little too far. Hellshade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted July 22, 2011 Yeah, I was afraid you guys would find out sooner or later. The German flyers went surfing or just bathing in every possible hour, instead of holding the enemy at bay. Here is another photographic proof for that. ...and here is some rare footage, showing they also wasted a lot of energy in trying out new ways of warfare: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted July 23, 2011 . I thought the German love of water sports had been common knowledge for quite some time now: . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted July 23, 2011 Maybe it was one of these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted July 23, 2011 And how lucky we are in the UK that the Luftwaffe never learned how ineffective a tactic surfing actually was. All the history books say the same, that in WW2 the Royal Observer Corps looked out over the Channel and saw "wave after wave" of German Bombers heading towards the coast, but unknown to theLuftwaffe, the RAF had chain radar stations all along the coast which would ultimately turn that tide. It's all there and written down! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted July 23, 2011 Hey, that is a good picture, Hasse Wind - one can recognise the Naval hex camo also painted on the fuselage back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted July 23, 2011 Hey, that is a good picture, Hasse Wind - one can recognise the Naval hex camo also painted on the fuselage back. Yeah, I hope we'll see these naval aircraft in OFF some day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted July 23, 2011 Charlie doesnt surf. I was in Na Trang, RVN awaiting a flight out and spent a full day at the Beach. The water was like swimming in warm urine and there were baby sharks hitting on me. Added to the fact that there's nothing that resembles a wave, No wonder Mr. Charles doesn't Surf. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted July 23, 2011 Yeah, I guess Mr. Coppola made it into his very own special story. Well, actually "Apocalypse Now!" is the adaption of a much older book by Joeph Conrad; "Heart of Darkness". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heart_of_Darkness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure what dear Gert is going on about in this vid, I suspect it's Football, but it is catchy. Edited July 23, 2011 by Lewie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted July 23, 2011 Short video of the Wasserplane Albatross from FS-WWI.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted July 23, 2011 Yes, Lewie, Gert is singing about football, mentioning German heroes from the mid 70s. The song, well - Gert was more the great actor surely. That's a beautiful Albatros seaplane. I always wonder, how much additional weight and then also drag those floater must have meant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hasse Wind 46 Posted July 23, 2011 They weren't as agile as the normal Albs. But their purpose was also different, and they weren't expected to fight against the same opponents as on land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
