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by PADDY
20 Aug 2007, 19:04
Forum: Developers Corner
Topic: Bristol 171 Sycamore in the works
Replies: 103
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Re: Bristol 171 Sycamore in the works

rick further to my recent reply i came across photographs of sycamores working with the australians and nz troops.the sycamore in the nz photo portrays a sycamore that is clearly marked "rescue" that would indicate they were not olive green,looking back in time that would make sense from t...
by PADDY
20 Aug 2007, 16:43
Forum: Developers Corner
Topic: Bristol 171 Sycamore in the works
Replies: 103
Views: 123949

Re: Bristol 171 Sycamore in the works

rick i cant recall the colour of the sycamore,after 3 months in the jungle it could have been brilliant pink and i wouldnt have noticed i suspect it was jungle green as were our olive drills that were worn by all ranks at the time.green and brown was present as camouflage in the denison smock as wor...
by PADDY
19 Aug 2007, 21:50
Forum: Developers Corner
Topic: Bristol 171 Sycamore in the works
Replies: 103
Views: 123949

Re: Bristol 171 Sycamore in the works

i was astonished to see the screenshot of the bristol sycamore,it looked so real and just as i remembered it.in 1958 i was transported in one of these aircraft from a jungle operation in which i was serving,i particularly remembered watching the pilot using the trim wheel.as a member of hovercontrol...