[Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Ganmain Tony

The Germans used to call them "The flying porcupine" I'm led to believe. The name is attributed to the amount of machine guns they had sticking out of them!!

Actually Tony, that was in reference to the Short Sunderland.... don't ask me how I remember this, but I do - have always been enamoured of the Sunderland. The Cat was a better aircraft for the job, though, more maneuverable with a longer range...

Thanks, Keefy! Nice shots. It will look complete when it has that front turret back in place, though...