VH-KDK Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Easy to tell this was a Republic aircraft, like a scaled down P-47. So decided to try one out from it's home base at Farmingdale Long Island, with some unexpected results. 1. Up at the crack of Dawn and away from Farmingdale, Republic Airport. 2. It's first flight was in 1940 and it saw service from 1941-44. 3. They were used in China by the Flying Tigers and ferry pilots remarked on their superior performance over the P-40s at high altitude. 4. With a service ceiling of 35,000+ and a maximum speed of 356mph they were the only aircraft capable of catching the Mitsubishi K-46 recon aircraft until the introduction of the P-38. 5. They were fast and well armed and were used for long range recon missions by the USAAF and RAAF prior to the P-38. 6. The USAAC thought the P-43s were obsolete from the start and they only used them for training. They were redesignated RP-43 indicating that they were unfit for combat. 7. The RAAF used 8 for long range photo recon and six survived to be returned to the USAAF in 1943. 8. Only 272 were built. 9. Things are starting to get interesting. 10. It is busy down there, better have a look. 11. Reminds me of the scene in Tora! Tora! Tora! where the training plane is suddenly surrounded by Japanese aircraft on their way to Pearl Harbour. 12. There is another one. Time to go. All straight vees with minimal cropping. Hope you enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingleaf Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Wow. Sure enjoyed that history lesson. Great shots. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Emms Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Some great shots these mate. cheers Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Some great shots these mate. cheers Iain Wow. Sure enjoyed that history lesson. Great shots. Thank you for sharing. Thanks gents for commenting. Greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonman Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 A great airplane, some real wonderful mood and a very informative narative here - or in other words: A fantastic series of shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amentiba Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 nice shots ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradB Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Outstanding set of shots Martyn !! . Cheers Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taph Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Great set and busy sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lifejogger Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Excellent shots and history lesson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasi31 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Great shots Martyn. #11 is my favourite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VH-KDK Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Excellent shots and history lesson. Great set and busy sky Outstanding set of shots Martyn !! . Cheers Brad nice shots ! A great airplane, some real wonderful mood and a very informative narative here - or in other words: A fantastic series of shots! Great shots Martyn. #11 is my favourite.Many thanks for commenting. Glad you liked them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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