P51 Cool Cockpit

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mrloudly

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Eric Mc

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Tuesday 4th January 2011
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Lovely - I'll bear this in mind if I'm ever making a model P-51.

Simpo Two

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Tuesday 4th January 2011
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Gemini seems to have very big windows... did they leave the doors open?

But I like it, not too modern, not too old-fashioned.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 4th January 20:38

Eric Mc

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Tuesday 4th January 2011
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Simpo Two said:
Gemini seems to have very big windows... did they leave the doors open?

But I like it, not too modern, not too old-fashioned.

Edited by Simpo Two on Tuesday 4th January 20:38
Yes - Gemini had two outward hinging hatches. This allowed spacewalks to be made. With the doors closed down it was extremely claustrophobic - especially with an EVA suit on. Imagine spending 14 days couped up in that tiny space.

Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 4th January 21:08

Zaxxon

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Tuesday 4th January 2011
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Amazing images, I was told that the B-29 had ciggarette holders at every station, couldn't see any.

Simpo Two

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Tuesday 4th January 2011
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Zaxxon said:
Amazing images, I was told that the B-29 had ciggarette holders at every station, couldn't see any.
They must have photographed the L version and not the Ghia...