The only flying ME163 Comet in the world
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The only flying ME163 Comet in the world
Rob
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1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
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Re: The only flying ME163 Comet in the world
Was this the plane that was launched from a portable launcher, with a trolley that fell off once it was launched ??
Used some kind of two part fuel that was extremely volatile. The two were kept separate until fueling. Immediately before launch.
Took off like a Roman Candle, if it didn't blow up first. Quickly got to altitude. Took care of business or needed to, because very shortly, it ran out of fuel and glided back to earth.
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Used some kind of two part fuel that was extremely volatile. The two were kept separate until fueling. Immediately before launch.
Took off like a Roman Candle, if it didn't blow up first. Quickly got to altitude. Took care of business or needed to, because very shortly, it ran out of fuel and glided back to earth.
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Mike Wolford
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Comm./Inst. SEL
AOPA ( 50 yrs)
EAA ( 49 yrs)
4th Inf. Div. - 5th Inf. Div. - 2nd Armor Div. - CIB
CJ-2A
VEP GPW
Comm./Inst. SEL
AOPA ( 50 yrs)
EAA ( 49 yrs)
4th Inf. Div. - 5th Inf. Div. - 2nd Armor Div. - CIB
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Re: The only flying ME163 Comet in the world
Yes, but this replica is just a glider. The original rockets killed more of their pilots than they managed to shoot down. Bad return on the investment.
Rob
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
Jersey Wrecking Crew
1943 Ford GPW G503
“In my many years I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress.“ John Adams
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