Drawn Patrol

Bolas Modelismo

2011-12-24T14:18:00.005+10:00

Hey looky what I found on ebay....

Horrido!

2011-12-15T20:33:00.014+10:00

The following payback from Simon is unique in the way that it evokes a slightly musty secondhand bookstore smell.

Very rare-'Horrido" Meine Jahren gegen die Komunismus im Luftraum Spaniens 1936-1939. The original cover has been torn off, unfortunately as it had been signed by the author, Hauptmann Rheinhardt Bousard.

(killed on the first day of the Battle of Britain by a Walrus amphibian which got onto his tail unseen).

Here is the frontispiece picture of the author

Ay Caramba!

2011-12-14T13:37:00.005+10:00

Simon's threats were not to be taken lightly, so.......

Achtung Polikarpov!

2011-12-09T16:28:00.004+10:00

Simon of course, responds with this little beauty.

....and here's my retort

2011-12-09T08:24:00.004+10:00

Civil War Stuka

2011-12-08T07:37:00.003+10:00

Here's a new and wonderful treat from uncle Simey.

How To Train Your Draken

2011-08-03T07:54:00.003+10:00

Here's a wonderful piece of aviation art from Russell Chmela.

John P. Wind Vane

2011-06-13T17:18:00.004+10:00

Beautifuly built from scrap timber, this Blossom Air wind vane is indeed a wonderful idea from John. He's considering a Connie next, I'd like DH Comet myself, who knows, John might take orders???

KISMIAIRS KONCEPT

2011-06-13T16:15:00.007+10:00

Verily, thy humble 737, re-fitted with a pair of overzised Pratt and Whitney J-T9's?

Unfortunately, the 1/4 mile speed trials for this baby were not taken, as the aircraft's sonic shockwave destroyed the recording equipment.

Hotted Up Civilians

2011-06-13T15:50:00.007+10:00

Here's a couple of nicely lowered, blueprinted and tuned airliners from John P.
I can almost smell the fuel additives from here.

F4-G Phantom

2011-04-05T19:44:00.003+10:00

Nice one John!

WARTHOG!

2011-03-30T15:19:00.003+10:00

Another fine illustration from John Pantaleone.

Souped Up F4U

2011-03-04T16:22:00.003+10:00

Well, it's been more than a year now and I guess it's time to post something new.
Our new submission comes from none other than John Pantaleone himself.
A great artist whose work can be oggled at his own website: www.rodzandbetties.com
There you will also find some rather cool aircraft art, check it out.
I've always loved the theme of hotted up warbirds or hot rod planes.

A Beaut Little Ornie From Ken Fletcher

2010-01-14T18:14:00.004+10:00

The Vombis OX-7G "Galah"

An experimental ornithopter from the Vombis shipyards of Newcastle New South Wales, Australia.

A Wonderful Stack Of Wings from Russell Chmela

2010-01-07T17:38:00.010+10:00

I love these wings! Some of these I hadn't even heard of before.

Among the various avenues of aviation design were the "flying wing" or "tail-less" or "wing-body" creations. They were sparked by the desire for aircraft that were simpler to build, or offered better efficiency by lesser drag, or the later known attribute of lower observability. There were advocates and experts in these designs in many of the major aviation producing countries. Some were well known as Northrop, Horten, Lippisch, and Burnelli but there were more by the names of Bartini, Cheranovski, Dunne, Hill, Fauvel, Canova, Junkers and Kimura.

One of the branches of these unique designs were the Parabola wing, mostly named for B.I Cheranovski, but also experimented with in Germany and the US. This wing, shaped like the protractor drafting and drawing instrument was to offer simplification and streamlining to aircraft. The designs were known under the Russian designation of (Bich) and German attempt by Horten or (Ho).

In the light of imagination comes the concept of these shapes being adopted as standard technology from the 1930's onward in both small and large aircraft by many nations. Most would include a raised fuselage in addition to the wing in smaller craft. Adapted as combat fighters, then Bombers and transports, the Parabolas were a concept that would be limited to the subsonic, even under jet power. In the quest for greater speed, the parabolas would morph into the more swept Delta wing as a delta flying wing of thinner cross-section.

The S55 was followed by the S66 passenger flying boat a few years later. But what would they look like if built today? or if the production line was restarted in modern times?
The answer might be in the form of the Savoia Cigno or the nickname of --- Savoia 2.0
Built with modern composites and turbofans with Computer aided design drafting, the new flying boat is graceful in form and function.
Applications are as a sports aircraft and scaled up to become an executive transport.

Last installment in this series, a drawing of an All-wing design for the Italian AF and Navy. The plane is the Piaggio Artiglio (claw) first flying in 1940. The drawing is in Prismacolor pencils and depicts an Artiglio making a touch-and-go landing at sea on the carrier Aquila (Eagle).

Caproni Calabrone Ca-35-c

2009-11-06T09:36:00.010+10:00

This remarkable aircraft was originally flown between 1946 and 1948 by the belligerent air force units of the newly formed "Aeronautica Militare Italiana".
The Calabrone was a nimble machine with a top speed of 625 mph,
a match for any jet plane of the era.
It was armed with two 40mm. and four 20mm. cannon.
The airframe was of traditional alloy with a good 30mm armour plate protecting the cockpit, power was supplied by a twin row radial/turbo compound engine, capable of 4.200 hp. plus 1.200 lbs of jet thrust.

Strelski 3003T

2009-10-26T16:32:00.004+10:00

Another fine contribution from Ken Fletcher.

This is a civilian airline version of the Strelski 3003T patrol/torpedo bomber. It is from Vostok, a White Russian nation on large islands in the Central North Pacific Ocean. This civilian aircraft is likely to be part of the Vostok Naval Reserve, and it can be easily converted into an armed Navy seaplane.

The Southwing SW40-P

2009-10-26T15:57:00.008+10:00

From Spontoon Island a very nice floatplane indeed.

The Southwing SW 40-P is a small floatplane fighter, part of a series of seaplanes marketed to small island nations in the South Pacific by a consortium of designers & manufacturers from New Zealand and Australia.

Yet More Submissions Woohoo!

2009-10-15T19:28:00.001+10:00

From the amazing Taral Wayne we have a host of wonderful new/old aviation treats,
these were drawn long ago, as long ago as most of the other drawings on this blog.
A wonderful coincidence and a great find indeed.
Taral can be reached at: Taral Wayne [Taral@teksavvy.com]

We begin with the beautiful Talbot-Leland SEA GORGON (Type B)

Check out the rest of Taral's drawings.....

Vicker's Armstrong CB-3 "Manchu" Duck

2009-10-15T19:11:00.003+10:00

Rolls Royce Buccaneer YF- 74

2009-10-15T19:06:00.002+10:00

Cozy.

P-71-D Sidewinder

2009-10-15T19:01:00.002+10:00

Now that's tough.

P-42 Stingray

2009-10-15T18:27:00.003+10:00

I bet this baby had an awesome roll rate.

SB-4 Vultura

2009-10-15T18:18:00.003+10:00

Truly a behemoth canard bomber armed like a porcupine.

Carreidas 90-1-A Chilkout

2009-10-15T18:13:00.002+10:00

Sorta like a twin engined Connie but cuter.

Straffing Run

2009-10-15T18:05:00.003+10:00

A nice little burner.

Course Correction

2009-10-15T17:59:00.004+10:00

""Course Correction" uses a fictional character I invented, called Saara Mar. This particular illustration is of the "couldn't happen" variety, as Saara didn't arrive on Earth until 1970. I just couldn't resist it."
A fine 109 by Taral Wayne

From A Far Away Isle

2009-10-10T19:05:00.011+10:00

The good folk over at Spontoon Island flew over for a visit in some rather outsatanding seaplanes.
It was great finding Ken Fletcher and this amazing site.....http://spontoon.rootoon.com/
Such coincidental like-mindedness! Truly an awesome find, check it out.
These submissions are only the beginning folks, so stay tuned for more to come....

Foxbat 5

Osprey Flying Boat

Would this work?

2009-05-09T23:32:00.009+10:00

O.k, here's an idea that may or may not work, but I'll give it a shot anyhow.

I start off an A-4 page comic strip based in a made up scenario, leave it in cliffhanger mode and then invite anyone who's interested to carry on the comic strip for one more page and then leave that in cliffhanger mode for the next person.
Sort of a " chinese whispers air combat comic strip."
This could be fun......

Any takers?..........

Our Second Contribution

2008-12-21T17:54:00.012+10:00

Yuri 'Iceman' Gagarine pilots his Mig 15 down 'Mig Alley' in February 1953
Gagarine never got over the joshing he constantly got over sharing a
name with the first cosmonaut
He died tragically while attempting to defrost his Gaz tourer on a cold
Moscow morning
Following a hearty breakfast of Vodka, he had lit a wood fire under the
radiator.

Mikhael Gregorevich Leermontov, a hero of his time, felt more at home in
the seat of his Mig 17 once he had had it replaced with the seat from
his family's tractor in Minsk.

Vasili Ivanovich Krapov made a gift of his Fishbed to the people of
Uraguay, when he flew off course during the Latin American Soccer Wars
of the late 60s.
His original plan had been to defect to Peru, but navigation had never
been his strong suit. In fact, althoughVasili was a nice kid, he was as
sharp as a wet sponge.

Into the wild red, white and blue yonder

From the awesome John Kratovil we have received a sweet bunch of planes.
Thanks for all the art John!

F-86

2008-08-10T09:30:00.002+10:00

Found this at the bottom of the pile, bit rugged, but who cares.

Grumman Avenger TBM

2008-07-29T18:11:00.005+10:00

"The white dogs are at my mercy!"

B-17 Side Gunner

2008-07-29T17:57:00.003+10:00

Curtiss Pigeon P-11

2008-07-29T17:05:00.004+10:00

A lesser known variant of the great Curtiss persuit family, the Pigeon had made it's mark in history by possessing
an unrivalled lack of overall performance. The type was therefore decommissioned within the same month of adoption.
Most of the airframes were relegated to amusement parks, while the remainder had been recycled into outdoor furniture.

Prulyev PE450 "Groke"

2008-07-21T18:20:00.006+10:00

Prulyev PE450 'Groke" Destroyer Tender, of the fifth Belorussian
Marine Division.
No known photos exist, but this artists impression is believed to be
absolutely accurate, so try proving otherwise, you naysaying weasels.

Chesley Turbulator

2008-07-16T22:03:00.004+10:00

The Turbulator was employed by the R.A.F. as a crew trainer for the roles of navigation,radio communications,
and the odd trip to Bainbridge.

Tough Grunt

2008-07-16T21:58:00.003+10:00

"Have to help those fighter boys out and take out those Nazi ships myself!"

Dortwunder-Pfoltz DP-208

2008-07-16T21:37:00.005+10:00

Dortwunder-Pfoltz, D.P. 208, of the 5th detachment "Zerstorer Flugzeug".
Mid October 1952, San Carlos, Venezuela.
This is a long lost drawing that turned up thanks to Simon. It was a surprize to me, because I honestly can't
remember drawing it at all.

Dornier 335

2008-07-16T21:24:00.005+10:00

"For zer Vaterland Hans!".........."Ja, for zer Vaterland Fritz!"

Buckaroo Butte Scout

2008-07-10T18:34:00.011+10:00

Yay! Our first reader contribution.

From the illustrious Dave Gordon we have, the "Buckaroo Butte Scout", this is one sweeeeeet illo. Absolutely beautiful!
I wonder if you could stow a fly rod in there?
You can check out Dave's stuff at: http://illustrationranch.com.
Welcome aboard Dave and a great big thank you for the art.

Rick Rudder, Parasite Fighter Pilot

2008-07-06T14:49:00.005+10:00

This was drawn back in the mid 90's, Rick Rudder and his faithful mechanic Suds, are members of the fearsome 466th
U.S.A.F Parasite Fighter Squadron, 1956.
Dropping out of bombays and into combat, the parasite fighters protect their bomber formations.
These amazing aircraft and intrepid pilots are in a league of their own.

Tupolev TU- 116-K "Cod Piece" (new drawing 3)

2008-07-05T19:21:00.012+10:00

The "Grom" as it was called, meaning "thunder", was undeniably an awesome aircraft indeed.
Designed specifically for the "Morskaya Aviatsiya" (Soviet Naval Air Service), as a fighter/strike aircraft in the Bering Sea Campaign.The Grom soon became a tactical favorite.
Enhanced by the warmed-up 2.300 Hp. Klimov engine and armed with twin 75mm. cannon, this seaplane was a tough and versatile opponent against the Imperial Japanese Navy.

Tough Sailor-( Third Drawing )

2008-07-02T21:32:00.003+10:00

Simon then drew another one.......

Tough Sailor-( Second Drawing )

2008-07-01T20:00:00.002+10:00

Simon responded with this.
(At that time, we were taking the piss out of the old 40's and 50's war comics.)

Tough Sailor-( First Drawing )

2008-07-01T19:12:00.005+10:00

Japanese fighter-bombers attack U.S. Navy carrier. This was drawn "at" Simon on purpose,
way back then.

Antonov "Anvil"

2008-07-01T19:01:00.003+10:00

The almost invulnerable Antonov "Anvil". Carved from a single lump of pig iron, with characteristic Bolshevik revolutionary zeal!

Vladinov Nakovalinya VN-17 ( code name SLAB )

2008-07-01T18:20:00.006+10:00

In a desperate attempt to curtail German bombers over Soviet territory, Yuri Vladinov himself designed the Nakovalinya. Conceived from the start as a jet powered "Ramming Aircraft", allowed this fighter the capability of either firing their
cannon at bomber formations, or simply flying through them.

Lockheed Giganticus B-3000

2008-06-27T20:31:00.004+10:00

The Giganticus was designed as a mega class bomber, however, the experiment had gone too far.
This behemoth's sheer size and mass, prohibited it's own construction. Mainly because there were no fabrication
plants large enough to even build a singular example.

C-Stoff & T-Stoff Leftovers

2008-06-27T20:08:00.005+10:00

The results of a harsh landing, in half spent Me 163.

Migs Under Fire

2008-06-27T19:40:00.004+10:00

Sabres straffing as Soviets scramble.

Strike Aircraft on Airliner

2008-06-27T19:33:00.004+10:00

....." Uuuhh,....Mabel? "......

Drakenfleigers

2008-06-27T10:35:00.002+10:00

Unamed U.S. Navy Combat Aircraft

2008-06-26T19:22:00.003+10:00

This is a drawing Simon did back in the mid 80's, alas we have no name for it,...(Not yet anyway.)

Dornier Do 690 " Uberfalke" (New Drawing 2)

2008-06-12T19:26:00.007+10:00

Dornier Uberfalke over Norway, wating to pounce on a bomber formation.

During what was clearly the "Jet-age", Dornier pushed yet another prop driven fighter design.
This time, with an emphasis on handling, firepower and good all-round vision.
A compound-turbo augmented Daimler-Hirsch engine was adopted, providing a boost up to 4.100 hp.,
and this allowed for a top speed of 475 mph.
The 690 would prove to be a formidable opponent against next generation of enemy jet fighters.

Mig 21-XJ

2008-06-12T19:12:00.004+10:00

Mig 21 XJ, shoots down an enemy electronic "jamming aircraft". (We think???)

F-16 Custom 2

2008-06-10T19:21:00.005+10:00

A one quarter scale F-16, means that I can reach the rudder pedals.

Zero at 12 o'clock!

2008-06-09T19:36:00.003+10:00

Mills & Sperry "Bravador"

2008-06-09T18:01:00.004+10:00

A civil aircraft to begin with, the Bravador was only licensed as a light freighter, but in due course, it became a liaison aircraft for mid level government figures, and technical engineers. This aircraft did not survive the 30's and was also of no great consequence in history.

Blohm & Voss BV-450-K

2008-06-09T17:55:00.004+10:00

Blohm & Voss BV 450 K, of the Kriegsmarine Luftdienst, (Naval Air Force) Newfoundland. Powered by a Benz turboprop engine with contra rotating propellers. Designed as a naval dive-bomber, this type was a complete and utter #$@*-UP. Dubbed with the unflattering name of "Scheissekasten" (Shitbox) by it's surviving pilots.

Heinkel "Strassejager" He-705-A

2008-06-09T17:44:00.005+10:00

Strassejagers, on a routine street patrol, over Burbank California 1958.

Me in an Me

2008-06-09T17:30:00.004+10:00

That's right, that's me, in an Me 109-G night fighter, could hardly see out of the cockpit.
Simon drew this pic, and very accurately I might add.

Beansley Velospeed

2008-06-07T16:51:00.004+10:00

The Velospeed, was a 1930's racing aircraft. Owned by the Uppingham Flying Club, it was qualified for the "Codrington Cup",
however, it failed to enter the finals, with a staggeringly low speed of 67.3 mph.

FW-190-A

2008-06-06T20:45:00.002+10:00

Blitzen Sweinwulf 999

2008-06-05T21:08:00.003+10:00

Flying Fighter Base

2008-06-05T21:04:00.001+10:00

Cleared for take-off, on Flying Fighter Base x-25-3.

Ensworth Ensign

2008-06-05T20:44:00.002+10:00

Maritime patrol and anti-shipping aircraft.

Farnley "Fighting Fish" A-57

2008-06-05T20:27:00.004+10:00

Asymmetrical R.A.F. fighter of the sixties.

Ivanov "Krulya" (Hot-Foot)

2008-06-05T20:22:00.002+10:00

Match flicking Bomber.

Me 262 Night Fighter

2008-06-05T19:43:00.004+10:00

"Salute, you shwein!!"..........."But, Major,....Zer war iss over."

F-16 Custom

2008-06-04T09:17:00.002+10:00

Avro Rather Largish Bomber

2008-06-02T18:39:00.003+10:00

Shuguri SG-6-A Shinkou Boke (new drawing 1)

2008-05-31T16:56:00.007+10:00

The SG-6 Shinkou Boke or "Rising Fool", was to be Japan's singular attempt at a v.t.o.l. aircraft.
However, due to increasing wartime restrictions, the Shiguri company was forced to use inferior materials on this project.
Namely, the liberal use of bamboo on most structures, a treacherous material at best. That, perhaps lead to the prototype's very demise. Yet, the Shinkou Boke had Some rather interesting features. To begin with,
it was armed with one 75mm cannon (whose breech almost filled the cockpit) and one 50 cal. machine gun. The pilot sat on a pivoting seat for transitional purposes, but, if not careful could strike their head on the cannon. Lastly, the rear portion of the fuselage, had to be extensively glazed, in order for the pilot to view down for a landing.

Heinkel He 222 Bomber

2008-05-29T20:29:00.003+10:00

Used in bombing missions on New York. Based in Greenland, May 1948.

TA-26

2008-05-29T20:00:00.004+10:00

TA-26 3 Seat bomber of the USAAF, 1970's. Powered by world's biggest jet motor.

Miles-Pithley Travelux V-4

2008-05-27T20:15:00.005+10:00

The ever popular "Travelux", camping, aeroclubing, or just flying about.
The future people's plane.

Fokker Triplanes on Phantom

2008-05-27T19:57:00.005+10:00

Garrand & Demler P-84 "Scorpion"

2008-05-27T18:56:00.007+10:00

Even today, the mystery that beset the P-84 Scorpion is unfathomable. To think that, as early as 1941, the Garrand and Dempler company had presented a working prototype of this exceptional aircraft to the U.S. Government and it was NOT well received.
The U.S. Air Force had trialed the machine, and found nothing but virtue in its overall performance.
Turn radius was excellent, a 10.000 ft. per minute climb rate, a light wing loading
( even when fully armed and fuelled), cruise at 450 mph., no unusual, or nasty flight tendencies, and above all, a dream for the maintenance crews.
What more could one ask for, and yet the congressional war command declined the type, owing largely, to a lack of confidence in the Garrand and Dempler co., as they were only previously known for the manufacture of lawnmowers.

Humiliation Fighter

2008-05-27T18:43:00.004+10:00

Hawagasi "Mangle" Fighter HW 46-c

2008-05-26T20:05:00.004+10:00

By the late 40's, Hawagasi had tried many unconventional and drastic measures, in order to shore up a firm resistance against
the enemy.
The HW 46 Mangle Fighter dragged behind it a "Flying Mace" (as it was called) this device, was held to the aircraft via a thick chain. The chain itself was spooled into the center of the airframe, beneath the pilot's seat, and could therefore be depolyed at differing lenghts. The purpose of the "Mace" was to decimate allied bomber formations by merely flying through them.

Russian Prototype

2008-05-26T19:26:00.003+10:00

Typhoons beat Arrow

2008-05-25T17:50:00.005+10:00

Hawker Typhoons messing about with their cannon. Mean ol' typhoon, picking on innocent little Dorniers.

Tough Marine

2008-05-25T17:44:00.004+10:00

Kawanishi Toyo KA 213 code name (Fido)

2008-05-24T18:01:00.005+10:00

The Ka 213 was an unusual aircraft, in it that its payload was most curious.
The 213 was a "Last resort" bomber, designed to drop a load of mad , rabid dogs. Possibly for general tactical annoyance.
The unfortunate reprisal of this idea, was that the dogs would often attack the handlers and crewmen before getting airborne.

Flying "Swastika"

2008-05-24T17:40:00.005+10:00

Dornier "Flying Swastika" of JG 28 Luftflotte 4, Bahamas 1959, takes off on a routine sortie.

Junkers "Stuka"

2008-05-24T17:35:00.003+10:00

Braf Bomber

2008-05-24T17:26:00.003+10:00

Niedtiek-Slavlo "Prodvol" NS. -b176

2008-05-23T22:49:00.008+10:00

The prodvol, was a Russian freighter of the late 40's. It had been converted from a former wartime bomber design, which in turn was converted from a previous pre war freighter.

American Insult Fighter

2008-05-23T18:31:00.009+10:00

American Insult Fighter AI-17-b Late May 1942 from Simon

Handley-Page Hopesworth

2008-05-22T21:27:00.008+10:00

Handley -Page Hopesworth Hp 1006

Many of the details surrounding this rare aircraft have beeen lost through the passage of time.
Not much is known about the Hopesworth, except of course for the version depicted here.
This was the only apparent account of a Hopesworth, registered as wh-xpp354n,
which was used to fly the Essex-Liverpool mail run during the war.
Heavilly disguised in full military regalia,the Hopesworth, had to protect itself and its crew from
public humiliation and jeering.

One Wheel Mc Gee

2008-05-21T21:39:00.008+10:00

One Wheel Mc Gee Irish "Sport Fighter"

Dornier "Pfeil"

2008-05-21T21:36:00.007+10:00

Dornier "Pfeils" getting their butt kicked from Simon

Supermarine Spj-3009c

2008-05-20T22:07:00.004+10:00

Supermarine "Jesus Christ" Spj-3009c

Gromyko "Flab" Fighter

2008-05-20T22:02:00.007+10:00

Gromyko "Flab" Fighter From Simon

Me 262

2008-05-20T21:50:00.006+10:00

Me 262 Caricature

FW190-Z

2008-05-20T21:41:00.008+10:00

Close up of an FW190 from Simon

Bristol Bromide

2008-05-19T19:47:00.007+10:00

Bristol Bromide Early 1940's R.A.F. recon. aircraft

Believed to be a distant cousin of the Bristol Bravely and Bravo, The BR. Six, as it is referred to, had an extraordinarily bad reputation among its pilots and ground crew.
Possibly one of the war's least used aircraft, mainly because of its ridiculously underpowered engine. ( A Horsley Hedgehog, rated at 250 hp.)
The introduction of a 2 to 1 gearbox was necessary in order to achieve max
propeller thrust during low power settings. However this in turn brought about other complications, like slipping differentials, sudden loss of clutch tension and the random stripping of cogs.
A later improvement, catered for a manually controlled gearbox, but pilots claimed that they would "Loose up to 300 ft." in height every time they changed gears.
Another bug in the Bromide, was the light alloy bolts, screws and rivets. Most of which would shear in two or simply snap. This was due to both their general weakness and excessive gearbox vibration.
This was most unnerving, as panels, access hatches, flying surfaces and tail wheels would "pop" off at the slightest stress on the airframe.
Because of this drawback, pilots and ground crew alike, would warn new trainees, that a hasty or negligent final approach could turn the B.R.Six
back in to an assembly line.

Focke-wulf 190

2008-05-18T16:59:00.005+10:00

a nice little Focke-wulf 190 from simon

Twin Engined Mustang

2008-05-18T16:56:00.006+10:00

North American P-61 Sidewinder (my version of a twin Mustang)

Although the P-61 emerged directly from the Mustang stable, the concept was attacked with all sorts of controversy regarding its performance. Nevertheless, the North American Aircraft company succeeded with their "Sidewinder", having flown straight off the drawing board in early November 1948, the P-61 commenced performance trials as early as January of the same year.
The trials proved to be unexpectedly staggering, showing speeds in excess of 540 mph. and with its 8 stage supercharger, climbing to 43.000 feet in half the time of its predecessor, the P-55 Colt.
The p-61 has always been favored by pilots for its "Easy handling" characteristics and its quick response to the slightest hint of stick movement.
Another pilot pleaser, is the reliable, yet powerful engines on the Sidewinder. Originally intended to be powered by a pair of less potent Rolls Royce Death Adders, the P-61 is now fitted with the new Pratt and Whitney "Demon" series engines,each capable of well over 4.000 hp.

Image inset:
This particular wing, is possibly serving with the combined 8th. U.S. Air Force and the Chinese 15th. Air Brigade based in "Ntang-Hoi-Xo" just south of the Koh-Tang group of Islands.

Dornier "Schlange"

2008-05-18T16:54:00.006+10:00

Back in the old days.......

2008-05-18T16:03:00.000+10:00

...My pals and I worked at the old Hanna Barbera studio. In order to avoid boredom, we would often draw planes for fun.
It was all about tough planes you know, fast and with lots of firepower. We began to push these planes in to the extremely
ridiculous, and more importantly,....the "what if" category.
Of course it goes without saying, that in view of all the toughness about, I could not resist the temptation of going for the
lame and pathetic. Aircraft whose power is not even adequate to swing a prop.

The first of these old drawings were done in the early 80's. They were drawn by either Simon O'leary or myself.
Later on, other folk in the studio began to contribute, they shall be named accordingly.

The aim of this blog is to re-kindle those old days by drawing funny pictures of aircraft once again.
This, may well bring some old friends in to the blog, as well as some likeminded newcomers.

The Main rule is:.......Cartoony drawings of aircraft in a ridiculously functional way.