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Early Access - In Defense of the Brewster Buffalo
🕑 Added 2021-08-09 16:23:42 +0000 UTCHey,
First off, a massive thank you to those that have already supported my new book over at http://stukabook.com. More than 380 backers have helped so far and even pushed it into the next stretch goal, which is amazing - a bonus episode going live today can be found here: https://youtu.be/BIqKK9BBGF0
Second, here is your early access to the next episode. This one features the Brewster Buffalo, exploring the history of this bird and explaining why it perhaps does not deserve its reputation. Let me know what you thought of this episode and whether you have any more suggestions for this 'In Defense of....' series.
Chris
Comments
Brooks Martin
Very good, most informative. Top notch history, well done, Thank you!
Veronica Venatrix
"I mean look at it again and tell me you don't love this aircraft." I mean I kind of do. I have flown the Finnish B-239 export model in IL-2 Sturmovik 1946 more than any other plane in that game. I really like it.
Military Aviation History
Who says I stopped it ;)
Military Aviation History
Thanks Michael, I would have loved to talk more about the US experience as well but it was already tough to cut it down this much. So many things to say about this bird.
Military Aviation History
Thanks Robert, appreciate the feebakc and happy to hear you enjoyed it
Military Aviation History
Thanks for the suggestion!
Ole Bjørsvik
O.M.G.! HOW did Chris manage to stop that hammer !!!??
Michael Moran
I should add that I really enjoyed the episode
Michael Moran
In the US the reputation of the Buffalo probably came from the Battle of Midway where a whole squadron was destroyed by Zeros.
John aitken
Amongst your best…excellent
Robert Santamaria
The presentation was a little quirkier than usual, but it was very entertaining. The details presented are eye opening in understanding the Buffalo. It's very interesting to provide context to both Allied failures in the DEI and the Finnish successes. Probably the best in the series so far.
My vote for the worst plane would have been the Breda Ba.88 Lince, but it is not well known. Since you mentioned it, my first introduction to the P-39 / P-400 was Martin Caiden's Ragged Rugged Warriors. His major complaint with the P-400 was the British oxygen system installed, giving a practical ceiling of 13000 feet. He noted that it found its niche as a ground attack aircraft.
Veronica Venatrix
Oooh this will be interesting. I am also really glad you mentioned the book because I didn't know the Indiegogo campaign had started. I can't back it right now, but I'll back it in just over a week when I have money to spend again.
