Charging part of an hourly rate?

[Midwest]

im not one yet so no offence taken lol

Was trying to arm wrestle.

 

[Midwest]

what hits me hardest about these ww2 films is some real blokes actually went through this madness, enough fuel only to get them to the battle!

if i could buy them all pints i would

Fuel range described as "allowed for take-off, a climb to altitude, 1.65 hours cruising and 15 minutes combat at full bore".

The firing rate varied between model of the Spitfire, but at best could only have enough ammunition for less than 20secs of continuous fire. So 15 mins of fuel during combat, was probably more than sufficient.

As to how realistic this scene was, gliding at 120mph, turning at 120mph and shooting down a Stuka diving at 350mph, probably not. But never the less, the courage & bravery of RAF pilots is rightly celebrated.

Was a good film IMO (I did see the final scene), but I preferred the 1958 original. But I suspect the 2017 version is going to scoop up a lot more awards.

 

[Octopus]

Anyone seen Dunkirk film?

New one or original one?

Seen both recently - both are worth watching.

 

[peterhyper]

Fuel range described as "allowed for take-off, a climb to altitude, 1.65 hours cruising and 15 minutes combat at full bore".

The firing rate varied between model of the Spitfire, but at best could only have enough ammunition for less than 20secs of continuous fire. So 15 mins of fuel during combat, was probably more than sufficient.

As to how realistic this scene was, gliding at 120mph, turning at 120mph and shooting down a Stuka diving at 350mph, probably not. But never the less, the courage & bravery of RAF pilots is rightly celebrated.

Was a good film IMO (I did see the final scene), but I preferred the 1958 original. But I suspect the 2017 version is going to scoop up a lot more awards.

For the 15 minutes of actual combat I wonder if the pilots charged by the hour or at a pro rata rate?

 

[Midwest]

For the 15 minutes of actual combat I wonder if the pilots charged by the hour or at a pro rata rate?

With an average life expectancy of 4 weeks approx, think I would of done by the hour.

 

[telectrix]

For the 15 minutes of actual combat I wonder if the pilots charged by the hour or at a pro rata rate?

don't forget fuel costs @ 10 gallons to the mile.

 

[elsparko]

the film did take some liberties, but its hollywood.

one of my favourite stories from ww2 is the allied bomber being escorted out of france/german airspace by a german fighter pilot

 

[Midwest]

Amazing story.

 

[charlie76]

Ditto, charged one customer £25. He asked if I had change, which I hadn't. So he went off to the shops and bought something for change, instead of giving me 3 tenners. Tight arse.

You should have told him it was £30 by the time he got back because of the additional waiting time....

 

[static zap]

don't forget fuel costs @ 10 gallons to the mile.

-But it sounds so great - Like a V8 Landy ,on steroids -

 

[elsparko]

-But it sounds so great - Like a V8 Landy ,on steroids -

once i tasted the growl from a v8 ive never really went back, my car options are so limited now though

 

[peterhyper]

You should have told him it was £30 by the time he got back because of the additional waiting time....

Thanks that really made me laugh