VH-KDK Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Some unusual happenings here 1. For a start I don't think I have ever flown out of Skagit before despite having it for many years. 2. I have never heard of this Russian aircraft either. It is the Yermolayev ER-2 medium bomber from WW2. 3. It first flew in 1940 and was powered by 2 Charomskiy ACh-30B Diesel engines! 4. Two of them actually manage to bomb the outskirts of Berlin in August 1941. 5. Passing Guemes Island. Many were lost in the Battle of Moscow where it was used as ground attack aircraft. Half of the losses were non combat related. 6. Cypress Island is on the left and Blakley Is on the right. 10 were mustered for the Battle of Stalingrad. 7. On the eastern side of Orcas Island. In 1943 production was restarted with about 360 produced in total by the wars end. 8. KORS can just be seen bottom left, in black. The weather was so bad I didn't realise where I was! The new build planes didn't enter into combat until the last month of the war in Europe. 9. Over Boundary Bay with the town of Birch Bay on the left. They remained in service until the late 40s. 10. Vancouver at the Fraser River with Annacis Island to the right. 11. Approaching CZBB. 12. All tied up after an enjoyable flight. I hope you enjoyed flying along in this very unusual aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Fine set of shots. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussieflyer38 Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Great pics and story Martyn. That's a pretty unusual looking plane. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Sawyer Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Triple good Martyn! 1. Great scenery. 2. Cool plane I've never seen or heard about before. 3. Awesome narrative about the scenery and the plane at the same time. In my opinion you win the Internet for today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Great post Martyn. Enjoyed the history of that plane, I had never heard of it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 That is one strange looking bird Martyn , anyway great snaps as always . Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Great Shots Martyn ! Beautiful plane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulb Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 An interesting thread Martyn. Certainly an unusual aircraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodger Pettichord Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hey Martyn. Fascinating! The plane itself was a mashup of different design principles, and its missions were as-needed by the terrible invasion onslaught. You really did a nice job with this forgotten beauty. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambar Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Interesting plane and history of it Martyn, great set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean marc Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 really great to discover this "dahl'niy bombardirovschik" and all the information !! thank you Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 8:16 PM, Iain Emms said: Fine set of shots. cheers Iain Many thanks Iain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 8:49 PM, Aussieflyer38 said: Great pics and story Martyn. That's a pretty unusual looking plane. Don Cheers Don, a strange bird indeed and with the diesel engines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 11:44 PM, Jack Sawyer said: Triple good Martyn! 1. Great scenery. 2. Cool plane I've never seen or heard about before. 3. Awesome narrative about the scenery and the plane at the same time. In my opinion you win the Internet for today! Thanks for those kind words Jack, I am glad you found the post to your liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/12/2018 at 11:58 PM, lifejogger said: Great post Martyn. Enjoyed the history of that plane, I had never heard of it before. Cheers John, a pretty anonymous plane isn't it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/13/2018 at 12:24 AM, BradB said: That is one strange looking bird Martyn , anyway great snaps as always . Cheers John Thanks John, I always like to take schnapps when flying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/13/2018 at 1:15 AM, mikee said: Great Shots Martyn ! Beautiful plane Thanks Mike, it is pleasing to the eye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/13/2018 at 5:06 AM, paulb said: An interesting thread Martyn. Certainly an unusual aircraft Thanks Paul and I am glad you found it of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/13/2018 at 6:28 AM, Rodger Pettichord said: Hey Martyn. Fascinating! The plane itself was a mashup of different design principles, and its missions were as-needed by the terrible invasion onslaught. You really did a nice job with this forgotten beauty. Thanks! Thank you Rodger, it was not used in its intended role. Desperate times indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/13/2018 at 12:44 PM, adambar said: Interesting plane and history of it Martyn, great set! Happy you enjoyed this Adam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 On 10/14/2018 at 10:33 PM, jean marc said: really great to discover this "dahl'niy bombardirovschik" and all the information !! thank you Martyn Thanks for that Jean Marc, glad you liked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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