The "Wooden Wonder" That Woodn't Work | Focke Wulf Ta 154
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Chris -a.k.a "Rex"- likes to talk about planes. A lot. Usually he spends his days consuming vast quanities of coffee, reading vast quantities of aviation-related books, and talking about his obsession for all things that fly (birdlife included). This channel will focus on aviation and aviation history. It will cover the history and development of aircraft, famous & equally obscure events, and delve into many of the lesser known stories of aviation. Enjoy! Want to get in touch? Direct message me in Discord, flick me an email, or -if you're feeling traditional- write to my PO box! PO Box 3105, Warner, QLD, 4500
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Today we're looking at the history of Germany's own "wooden wonder" - their equivelant to the de Havilland Mosquito.The Focke Wulf Ta 154 had a lot of promise, but, alas, its history sort of played out a bit like a dark comedy. Want to support the channel? Become a patreon member here - https://patreon.com/rexshangar Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/GMQkpeccjc Recommended Reading: Griehl.M (1999), Focke Wulf Ta 154 - Luftwaffe Profile Series No.12. Ledwoch.J (2008), Focke-Wulf Ta 154 "Moskito" Smith.J.R, Kay.A.L, (1972), German Aircraft of the Second World War - Putnam. Kosin.R (1982), The German Fighter Since 1915 - Putnam. 0:00 Intro & design origins 06:25 Prototypes & construction 13:03 Why development was so chaotic 16:42 Prototype testing, service, crashes, and other issues 27:49 The glue problem... 30:35 Cancellation, and other design alternatives / crazy ideas
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