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Barrett · 19 December 2002, 04:32 AM

Saw it; very impressive and no doubt spendy. Trouble is, they could've saved all the expense of the flight simulation because Brown was never in position to make the killing shot. Besides that, the Camel "pilot" never got a proper sight picture--not enough lead, and we're not told how they know Brown broke off at 100 yds, especially when that's the point he should have opened fire. He makes no mention of range or angle in his action report, and his later writings (IIR) say he fired from the left.
Phil gets credit for noting the discrepancy between the program and the book.

19 December 2002, 04:32 AM	#10
Barrett Forum Ace of Aces Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: The American West Posts: 5,749	Saw it; very impressive and no doubt spendy. Trouble is, they could've saved all the expense of the flight simulation because Brown was never in position to make the killing shot. Besides that, the Camel "pilot" never got a proper sight picture--not enough lead, and we're not told how they know Brown broke off at 100 yds, especially when that's the point he should have opened fire. He makes no mention of range or angle in his action report, and his later writings (IIR) say he fired from the left. Phil gets credit for noting the discrepancy between the program and the book. __________________ You will not rise to the occasion: You will default to your level of training.