Olham 164 Posted September 9, 2011 Military engineering always came up with new ideas and designs, which might sometimes appear a bit bizarre. Here is one of these projects, the "Goblin" mini-fighter, which was meant to be transported by big bombers. http://youtu.be/EHHF3z2UH8c http://youtu.be/zg3zf5HPeTc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted September 10, 2011 I can't find the post, but wasn't it you Hawksbee who posted the image of the soviet fighters bolted onto a 'mother' aircraft? It wasn't that long ago, but I can't remember the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted September 10, 2011 I can't find the post, but wasn't it you Hawksbee who posted the image of the soviet fighters bolted onto a 'mother' aircraft? It wasn't that long ago, but I can't remember the thread. It was me. Do you want me to re-post the pics? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) A little more detail and background My 1st Wife won a contest to ride on the Goodyear Blimp when she was young. She stated that It was like an elevator ride up and down. Also that it had hardly any sensation of movement. Edited September 11, 2011 by carrick58 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted September 11, 2011 A little more detail and background Great film footage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) Here's a good docu about the USS MACON: (also look for parts 3 and 4) Very funny by the way is the English tranlation of the German engineer. I have never hear a German speaking Englsih with such a funny accent. But in films, I have often heard this accent, when American Hollywood actors play the role of a German. This translation is definitely spoken by a "faked German". Edited September 11, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted September 11, 2011 It was me. Do you want me to re-post the pics? No, I just wondered about the date, and whether it was an earlier attempt to air launch fighters than the Macon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NS13Jarhead 6 Posted September 11, 2011 Carrick, Every time I see a blimp, diridgable, or Zeppelin used as an aircraft carrier, I'm reminded of an old Micro$oft prodcut, Crimson Skies. It's an alternate history where airships were the main mode of transportation and were being used as mobile bases by air pirates. Pretty cheesy, and the flight dynamics are laughable, but as you can see in this clip, it does have "biplanes" and at the end you can see a hook up and landing in a Zeppelin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 11, 2011 (edited) Heeeeeyyy!!! Another "Crimson Skies" fan here? Jarhead, I liked that game, and I would be most pleased, if they could come up with another version of it, with phantastic graphics! I liked to fly the Kestrel plane - the aircraft were really looking good! Heeeeeyyy!!! Another "Crimson Skies" fan here? Jarhead, I liked that game, and I would be most pleased, if they could come up with another version of it, with phantastic graphics! I liked to fly the Kestrel plane - the aircraft were really looking good! (Well, for the time then, they did... ) Edited September 11, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 11, 2011 PS: did anyone ever play "Sky Captain and the world of Tomorrow" - there is a free downloadable game? http://www.skycaptain.com/ . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carrick58 23 Posted September 11, 2011 Carrick, Every time I see a blimp, diridgable, or Zeppelin used as an aircraft carrier, I'm reminded of an old Micro$oft prodcut, Crimson Skies. It's an alternate history where airships were the main mode of transportation and were being used as mobile bases by air pirates. Pretty cheesy, and the flight dynamics are laughable, but as you can see in this clip, it does have "biplanes" and at the end you can see a hook up and landing in a Zeppelin. Yep its cheesy but the idea of alternate history with Airships is interesting ! Thanks Jarhead and Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flyby PC 23 Posted September 11, 2011 I liked the look of the Crimson Skies Demo, but my PC at the time didn't have the spec to run it. I've never seen the game Olham, but I did quite like the film. The plot was a bit cheesey, but I liked the 1920's / pre-war theme of it all, very stylish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 11, 2011 The plot of "Sky Captain" was cheesy indeed, but the visuals were great. If only Hollywood would combine their great abilities in visuals with good scripts! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted September 11, 2011 .If only Hollywood would combine their great abilities in visuals with good scripts! Truer words were never spoken! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted September 11, 2011 Great stuff, Hauksbee - never saw that Russian attempt before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted September 13, 2011 Closer to the WWI era was the little airship fighter made by Port Victoria, the P.V.8 Kitten. 389 pound dry.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
