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Woodbloke wrote:Not the best fighter of WW2 but certainly the prettiest - Rob
Rod wrote:Depends which period you consider.
Rod
selectortone wrote:The Mustang, with its long range and ability to carry stores like bombs and rockets was probably the best all round fighter of the period.
RogerS wrote:It is a fatuous discussion, Rob. The concept of 'best' decided by armchair experts is like arguing the number of angels on a pinhead.
Andyp wrote:RogerS wrote:It is a fatuous discussion, Rob. The concept of 'best' decided by armchair experts is like arguing the number of angels on a pinhead.
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Woodster wrote:One of my favourite fighters built during WW2 is the Hawker Sea Fury, one of the fastest piston engined fighters ever built. The Fury (RAF version) would have been one of the fighters to replace the Spitfire but the Spitfire was deemed “good enough” at the time apparently.
Malc2098 wrote:And I think it still holds the speed record for piston engined aircraft.
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