AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  "Flying Tigers" light transport?          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Planes, gliders and flying in Australia View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message RT Guest Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 6:45 am    Post subject: "Flying Tigers" light transport? In the John Wayne film "Flying Tigers" set in China in 1941, there is a light twin transport, about the size of a Beech 18... mm.. no, bigger than that, but smaller than a DC3, seen at the start and end of the film. Radials with 2-bladed props and a BIPLANE tailplane! Was there such a thing? If so, why the biplane tailplane? TIA..... Back to top Mozart Guest Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 7:17 am    Post subject: Re: "Flying Tigers" light transport? Quote: "RT" wrote: In the John Wayne film "Flying Tigers" set in China in 1941, there is a light twin transport, about the size of a Beech 18... mm.. no, bigger than that, but smaller than a DC3, seen at the start and end of the film. Radials with 2-bladed props and a BIPLANE tailplane! Hi RT. You're probably referring to the old Capelis XC-12. Refer: http://aerofiles.com/_ca.html http://aerofiles.com/film-f.html http://aerofiles.com/capelis.jpg http://aerofiles.com/capelis-x.jpg http://aerofiles.com/capelis03.jpg The only aircraft built was designed and built in a way that was intended to promote safety. Unfortunately, every 5 hours it was reported to undergo 'serious maintenance' which limited the flying scenes in the movie, and was often replaced with model replicas. It sadly ended up on the Hollywood scrap heap!! Some interesting comments on the web; and often labelled as "the worst aircraft ever". http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Capelis+XC-12&hl=en&lr=&start=10&sa=N Back to top RT Guest Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 8:37 am    Post subject: Re: "Flying Tigers" light transport? "Mozart" <nil> wrote Quote: "RT" wrote: In the John Wayne film "Flying Tigers" set in China in 1941, there is a light twin transport, about the size of a Beech 18... mm.. no, bigger than that, but smaller than a DC3, seen at the start and end of the film. Radials with 2-bladed props and a BIPLANE tailplane! Hi RT. You're probably referring to the old Capelis XC-12. Refer: http://aerofiles.com/_ca.html http://aerofiles.com/film-f.html http://aerofiles.com/capelis.jpg http://aerofiles.com/capelis-x.jpg http://aerofiles.com/capelis03.jpg The only aircraft built was designed and built in a way that was intended to promote safety. Unfortunately, every 5 hours it was reported to undergo 'serious maintenance' which limited the flying scenes in the movie, and was often replaced with model replicas. It sadly ended up on the Hollywood scrap heap!! Some interesting comments on the web; and often labelled as "the worst aircraft ever". http://www.google.com.au/search?q=Capelis+XC-12&hl=en&lr=&start=10&sa=N Well I'm damned! :-) You post is saved and very many thanks for the links - my Googling didn't pick 'em up.... Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Planes, gliders and flying in Australia All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.