If you could jump in the Wayback Machine

[flenna]

The P-47 Thunderbolt would be my choice. That plane was a flying tank- hard to shoot down, awesome as a ground attack plane and capable as a fighter. They were so feared in the European theater that the Germans told citizens that P-47 pilots were recruited from mental institutions and to kill them if captured.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=99Hp4VJG7h0

[Diamondback]

One of Pan Am's Boeing Clippers.

Note, this art is based on prototype NC18601 as first built and does not include the final triple-tail configuration that was required for directional control and stability in engine-out operations.

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

One of Pan Am's Boeing Clippers.

Note, this art is based on prototype NC18601 as first built and does not include the final triple-tail configuration that was required for directional control and stability in engine-out operatiiniinons.

I was thinking more of a PBY Catalina, but something to fly around in the Caribbean or Pacific Islands. Just chillin' from island to island.

I'm hoping that before I die they come up with electric engined sea planes and solar panels on the top of the wings. Just Bop around. Use the solar cells to 'refuel' - who cares if it takes a few days. Just fish for food, grab some fruit. Fly, F**k, fish. Repeat.

[Diamondback]

Main problem with the big Boeing boats was strictly water-only, but a PBY-6A or Grumman Albatross outfitted as a "flying yacht" could be good too.

[opngrnd]

I know zero about flying, beyond the fact it runs on pure magic, hope, and dreams. Don't explain it to me, either. I like pretending it's all a magic carpet ride. Having explained the science, I've always been intrigued by the P-51.

[arptsprt]

If spacecraft are eligible, Apollo capsule on top of Saturn V rocket on the way to the moon.

Otherwise, without question, the SR-71 for me.


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[titsonritz]

A flying boat would be cool.

[ABNAK]

I'd also love to take a spin in a Mitsubishi A6M just to see what the hype was all about but there is only one "all original" survivor and it's in a museum.

Yeah, that would be cool to do. It was "light" by combat aircraft standards and therefore was quite maneuverable and zippy speed-wise. It could not, however, absorb a lot of damage. The Wildcat I mentioned above (nicknamed the "Grumman Ironworks" by the Navy) could actually out-dive it, and if the F4F had enough altitude he could get a Jap off his tail by doing so.

Man, I love this trivia type of discussion!

[ABNAK]

I was thinking more of a PBY Catalina, but something to fly around in the Caribbean or Pacific Islands. Just chillin' from island to island.

Damn that would be cool as hell! Keep a little zodiac-style boat with motor onboard.

[3 AE]

I still can't decide between the F6F Hellcat or the P-47 Thunderbolt. Either one would be my dream flight. They both could take a licking and keep on hitting! On second thought, for pure badass excitement, I'm going with the A-10 Thunderbolt II. That's my final answer!