From: 8th Air Force, 17th Bombardment Group (Medium)
Attention: B-25 commander, Army Air Corp
Sensitivity: Top Secret
Date: 20 February 1942
Thank you to you and your crew for volunteering. We want to reiterate that this mission is considered extremely hazardous. You may still withdraw, no questions asked.
Orders: Proceed with crew by train to Eglin Army Air Force base by 1 March 1942 for mission training. Your aircraft will be sent to the base after modification.
Signed Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle
Okay, so I'm proposing we do a Doolittle raid at Flitefest 2023. I'm hoping the Flite Test guys will get in on this too.
The B-25, scaled to 1/24th scale, has a wingspan of 858mm which is just under 34". The twin engine Mini Guinea has a 35" wingspan...
A scale USS Hornet would be about 11' long, and 4.5' wide. For simplicity and pilot sanity, it might make sense if our mock carrier was 12x6. The extra width would make deck handling much easier, and after the raid, attendees could attempt carrier landings!
I'm not actually thinking of a floating Hornet, but rather a profile job made of foam or wood or something? 🤔
I'm new to foam aircraft, but built with balsa for a long time. That said, anyone care to tackle creating a foamy B-25? Could use similar motor as mini guinea, definitely needs a bomb bay! 💣
Okay, floor is open for discussion and planning!
Attention: B-25 commander, Army Air Corp
Sensitivity: Top Secret
Date: 20 February 1942
Thank you to you and your crew for volunteering. We want to reiterate that this mission is considered extremely hazardous. You may still withdraw, no questions asked.
Orders: Proceed with crew by train to Eglin Army Air Force base by 1 March 1942 for mission training. Your aircraft will be sent to the base after modification.
Signed Lieutenant Colonel James H. Doolittle
Okay, so I'm proposing we do a Doolittle raid at Flitefest 2023. I'm hoping the Flite Test guys will get in on this too.
The B-25, scaled to 1/24th scale, has a wingspan of 858mm which is just under 34". The twin engine Mini Guinea has a 35" wingspan...
A scale USS Hornet would be about 11' long, and 4.5' wide. For simplicity and pilot sanity, it might make sense if our mock carrier was 12x6. The extra width would make deck handling much easier, and after the raid, attendees could attempt carrier landings!
I'm not actually thinking of a floating Hornet, but rather a profile job made of foam or wood or something? 🤔
I'm new to foam aircraft, but built with balsa for a long time. That said, anyone care to tackle creating a foamy B-25? Could use similar motor as mini guinea, definitely needs a bomb bay! 💣
Okay, floor is open for discussion and planning!