JonathanChance's definitions

Miller Killer

Nickname given to the Noordyun UC-64 Norseman, a Canadian-built utility aricraft primarily used for light transportation duties during World War Two. Earned its nickname because musician Glenn Miller died in one when the Norseman carryin him and his enterouge crashed into the English Channel.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Duckbutt

Nickname given to the Grumman HU-16 Albatross, an amphibious aircraft used for transportation and antisubmarine duties from the late 1940s to the ealry 1970s. Now used by resorts in the Carribeian and the South Pacific as short range island-hopping airliners.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

Stringbag

Nickname given to the Fairey Swordfish, a Royal Navy carrier-based Torpedo Bomber of WWII. This archaic-looking biplane was made famous by the Taranto Raid of 1940, in which 21 Swordfishes completley decimated the Italian Fleet.

by JonathanChance September 29, 2003

stinger

Nickname given to the AC-119 Gunship, a Vietnam-Era cargo aircraft fitted with Machine guns and cannons firing out of the side. The Stinger would fly a circular pattern around the target and open up on the target, turning the enemy into mincemeat.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

The Sacred Cow

Name given to the first aircraft used to regularly transport The President of The United States, a C-54 Skymaster. This Aircraft was the forerunner of Air Force One.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

Wooden Wonder

Nickname given to the deHavilland Mosquito, a British Fighter-Bomber used during World War Two. This aircraft was known for its lightweight all-wood construction, its speed and its ability to take damage.

"Oi, The Wooden Wonder t'wernt a better attack plane in the King's Air force and dat's a fact."

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003

Fort

Nickname given to the B-17 Flying Fortress, an American WWII heavy bomber.

Six wings of Forts just departed on a mission to bomb the fuck out of Leipzig.

by JonathanChance September 30, 2003