America's first jet flight

[Deskpilot]

 

 

 

INCREDIBLE PIECE OF AVIATION HISTORY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a video of the first US jet way back in Oct 1942. . It is a classic piece of film I never knew existed. Were you even aware that America HAD a jet that early in the war:

 

10 months after Pearl Harbor !

 

 

 

You will enjoy this great clip of history. INCREDIBLE PIECE OF AVIATION HISTORY. This is a very interesting little piece of America 's first jet flight, Oct 1942.

 

THIS IS AN of historical film. It covers America 's entry into the Jet Age with the Bell P59A.

 

Note: My favorite part is about the installation of a $2 doorbell ringer to the dash of the P59A to provide vibration so the gauges wouldn't stick. Ya' gotta' love it....

 

http://www.aircraftowner.com/ videos/view/americas-first- jet-flight-october-1942_1617. html

 

 

 

 

[dazza 38]

I realy enjoyed that Thankyou Doug.

 

 

[cscotthendry]

That link is now broken but the video is still on You Tube

 

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Now here's the thing. I just viewed that video, FOR THE 1ST TIME. In other words, I DIDN'T POST IT!!!

 

What gives Ian? Any ideas?

 

Must say thanks myself for who ever 'hacked' the system. Great vid.

 

 

[rankamateur]

Split personality ???

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Split personality ???

Not me mate. Seniors moment? Don't think so.

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Hang on, just twigged it. I posted this back in January. No wonder I couldn't remember it.

 

Seniors moment, seniors moment, seniors moment. God I hate getting old.

 

 

[facthunter]

Has it's advantages. You can keep driving along the same street and think it's all new. Just put HOME in the GPS, and write yourself a little note with "reason for trip" on it in case anybody asks why you're there. Nev

 

 

[Guernsey]

Dammit Nev, I was just going to answer your post but I forgot what you said.

 

 

[dazza 38]

Dementia has it advantages.You get to meet new people everyday.

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Dementia isn't a bad thing...you get to meet new people every single day !!........................................................Maj...

 

 

[dazza 38]

To great mind think alike Ross.lol We must have posted at the same time.

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

See I warned you !!......................................Maj...

 

 

[facthunter]

Don't try to talk with people who have dementia though. They can't follow what you are saying. Any of you people having trouble with following what I am saying? Nev

 

 

[Guest ozzie]

Thanks for that, just what i'm going to need when i get older more and more people to try and remember.

 

Great vid too btw. just love the jump seat.

 

 

[facthunter]

Those early jets had so little thrust for their weight compared with todays stuff. The only reason they flew half reasonable was the fact that Jets give the same thrust when they get faster. Nev

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

From recently reading a book on Rolls Royce engines, and the jet engine development by Sir Frank Whittle, I recall that the Bell may have been powered by two of Whittles' early engines, similiar to what was used in the smaller first Gloster jet.

 

The Bell appears to be about three times the weight of the Gloster, which is why it probabily needed two engines, and may well account for the mentioned long take-off roll..........................................................................Maj...

 

 

[Wayne T Mathews]

Hang on, just twigged it. I posted this back in January. No wonder I couldn't remember it.Seniors moment, seniors moment, seniors moment. God I hate getting old.

But it beats the alternative, Doug.

 

 

[eightyknots]

It was interesting how they fitted a 'dummy prop' to fool the uncleared personnel.

 

 

[rick-p]

That link is now broken but the video is still on You Tube

 

That really is an amazing piece of history. Great clip!