109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Coopes » Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:33 pm

Galland was also saved by his armour plating during the BOB
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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Thaine » Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:41 pm

I would have survived yesterday with such armor.
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Post by Von Archie » Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:26 pm

Didn't Galland think radios were a bit effeminate at one point...
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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Dickie » Fri Dec 08, 2017 9:37 am

In his book, I quote
Radios? They are for faggots with AIDS.

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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by HotLunch » Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:24 pm

I knew I loved radios for some reason. :lol:
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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Kildren » Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:26 pm

only noobs need radios
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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Onebad » Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:47 pm

Like honestly, why would you need a radio if you can just communicate on TS. Radios are so obsolete.

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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by BR Lobo » Fri Dec 08, 2017 2:49 pm

Pilots loved P-47s for a reason... Returning home alive.

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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Jaydog » Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:06 pm

Armor glass is much better than a plate. Allows you to still see behind you.
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Re: 109 Pilots, a helping hand for those who choose it :)

Post by Von Archie » Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:58 pm

Jaydog wrote:Armor glass is much better than a plate. Allows you to still see behind you.
If they're behind you it's already too late...
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