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View Poll Results: Who would win?
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Tempest
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P-51
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09 Feb 11, 20:55
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Real Name: Andrew Saxwell
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Come on guys- the tempest has the p-51 beat across the board.... and it looks way cooler.
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09 Feb 11, 22:44
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Real Name: Richard Pruitt
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Also keep in mind the superiority of the P-51 does not need lengthy explanation.
Pruitt
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09 Feb 11, 23:02
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Real Name: Andrew
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Comrade|Ogilvy
and it looks way cooler.
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Yes yes clearly the Tempest's double chin makes it look superior.
By the way I met Bud Anderson and got his autograph at the 2009 Reno Air Races! Old Crow was his P-51, and he was an ace.
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10 Feb 11, 00:38
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Originally Posted by Super Six 4
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Most Tempests looks like a Tiffy (Typhoon). I think the dude is thinking of this.
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10 Feb 11, 02:24
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Real Name: Scott Daly
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Neck, and Neck!
And purely personal thinking here, but the Tempest looks much more badass than the P-51, no matter the make.
And yes, the P-51 was a far better fighter, but an inferior dogfighter.
Think of it this way, if we had a Best Phalanx Weapon Contest, the Spear would win because the Spear is, quite simply, the best weapon one can have marching a few ranks deep, but that dosen't mean its the best Melee weapon, that probably goes to the sword, which is a differnt matter entirely.
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10 Feb 11, 07:21
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It's a tie!
With 17 votes a piece, it gives me the honour to award 1st Place in this tournament to:
The North American P-51 Mustang!
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The Hawker Tempest!
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I would like to sincerely thank everyone who participated in this tournament; it has very enjoyable for me to run. I hope you enjoyed it too. |
10 Feb 11, 10:37
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10 Feb 11, 11:24
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Real Name: Jim Geoghegan
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Great competition, and I'm glad you chose to keep it a tie, SH. These are two truly excellent aircraft. I voted for the 'Stang, but I would be much more likely to take the Tempest out for a spin in a flight sim! 
BTW, will we be receiving a ribbon for this?
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10 Feb 11, 12:26
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Real Name: Alexander Wilson
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Good hard fight, I too am glad you chose to make it a tie in the end SilentHunter. I voted for the Tempest but both planes were great fighters...still think the Tempest would've had an edge in a dogfight, but it's a bit irrelevant now, isn't it?
Only wish I would've jumped into this competition earlier.
Alex
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10 Feb 11, 12:46
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Originally Posted by Gixxer86g
BTW, will we be receiving a ribbon for this?
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Don't know. You'd have to ask Admiral and the Staff.
I would like one. You all deserve it.  |
10 Feb 11, 12:46
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Real Name: John
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Thanx for the fun! Appreciate it.
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10 Feb 11, 12:48
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Originally Posted by Gixxer86g
BTW, will we be receiving a ribbon for this?
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Only if he buys and sends you one. This was, while fun, not an official ACG sponsored tournament.
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10 Feb 11, 12:49
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Only if he buys and sends you one. This was, while fun, not an official ACG sponsored tournament. |
Oh well... |
10 Feb 11, 12:52
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Don't know. You'd have to ask Admiral and the Staff.
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You can ask Wes, but don't hold your breath. I think the powers that be hold ribbons for ACG sponsored campaigns/tournaments and special achievements. Ask yourself this: Would you like to see everybody with a fruitsalad on their chests from every campaign esp. knowing a lot are being run just to get a ribbon?
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Eagles may fly; but weasels aren't sucked into jet engines!
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10 Feb 11, 12:54
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Originally Posted by Silent Hunter
Oh well...
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Don't forget; on the totem pole of powers that be . . I am the hole in the ground. What I said was personal opinion; I was not wearing my staff hat. 
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Eagles may fly; but weasels aren't sucked into jet engines!
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Great stuff, really enjoyed the friendly banter.... but we want a colour piccy too!!! 
