javelina Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 This is pretty wild. A Kamikaze struck the side of the HMS Sussex, 1945 8 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 If he was carrying a bomb, it looks like it didn't detonate. Otherwise, he hit where he was planning to, right at the water line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Direct hit on the armor belt. If it had hit higher up on the hull, or on the superstructure it would have done more damage. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted March 17 Share Posted March 17 On 3/16/2024 at 12:10 PM, BlitzPig_EL said: Direct hit on the armor belt. Just one inch thickness, but only the engine made a dent it seems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 USS Randolph after she was struck by a P1Y Ginga bomber... 2 2 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Serpent Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 (edited) This famous image of a kamikaze strike on BB-63 always terrified me as a child, but I recently learned that it only made a small dent in the side, visible to this day, and nobody died except the attacking pilot. Edited March 18 by Sea Serpent 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enceladus Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 4 Quote Author of Liars in the Cockpit? The near crash of TWA flight 841 and The Deepest Pit of Hell: the forgotten tragedy of TWA flight 800 (1964) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusekofte Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 It was a kawasaki ki 51 Sonia divebomber. And the bomb bounced off. So the impact did little to none damage it might have been different if the bomb had worked 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
343KKT_Kintaro Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Thank you for posting that. The photograph in the original post wasn't originally in colour, the photo had been colourised. A French guy recently made one video about that story (sorry, the video is in French): 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 another shot of the USS Randolph (CV-15) after her hit by the P1Y Ginga bomber 5 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Portaerei americane Seconda guerra mondiale 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Serpent Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Whi ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 I'll tell you why mate... you keep posting random pics that have nothing to do with the thread with no explanation, that's why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Thanks man I won't post anything anymore so I won't bother anyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Don't be hasty... there are reasons why we have different threads covering various subjects. Just find one that matches the image you want to post... no need to be a drama queen. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IckyAtlas Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 On 3/15/2024 at 4:45 PM, javelina said: This is pretty wild. A Kamikaze struck the side of the HMS Sussex, 1945 There don't seem to be a bomb otherwise we would have seen a paint trace (even not exploded) between the landing gear legs. It seems a VAL bomber that after having used its bomb finally ended up as a kamikaze trying to sink a ship. This is the kind of picture where one could wonder if it is not a fake one. Too clean, to precise. The wing is exactly as it is but this is a head on collision. There should be many traces all over. This is too crystal clear. Or the picture was taken after the side was already washed up and only the most penetrating traces of paint and metal remained. I still have some doubt. Interesting picture for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Echo Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IckyAtlas Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 21 hours ago, Hook Echo said: This one is clearly a true original one. No doubt 🙂 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javelina Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 7 Quote MSI MAG Z790 Carbon, i9-13900k, NH-D15 cooler, 64 GB CL40 6000mhz RAM, MSI RTX4090, Yamaha 5.1 A/V Receiver, 4x 2TB Samsung 980 Pro NVMe, 1x 2TB Samsung 870 EVO SSD, Win 11 Pro, TM Warthog, Virpil WarBRD, MFG Crosswinds, 43" Samsung 4K TV, 21.5 Acer VT touchscreen, TrackIR, Varjo Aero, Wheel Stand Pro Super Warthog, Phanteks Enthoo Pro2 Full Tower Case, Seasonic GX-1200 ATX3 PSU, PointCTRL, Buttkicker 2, K-51 Helicopter Collective Control Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Serpent Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 I see Godzilla in that picture. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Mouser Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 2 1 Quote The Bell Inn, Bath. Live music venue and real ale pub (thebellinnbath.co.uk) I am in the homepage picture... or I would be if they hadn't cropped off the bottom part of it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeroAce Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 That picture is terrifying. Honestly the stuff of nightmares to think about being in it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Mouser Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Many years ago on the GB forums Jason mentioned that he would like to do Okinawa as part of a Pacific module. I have never seen the point of an Okinawa scenario - the Allies have overwhelming air superiority and the only Japanese aircraft you are going to meet are Kamikaze. Unless there is some sort of bizarre scoring system where you don't lose a life by dying 🤪 no-one is going to sign up for that. Maybe a few goes in SP and then what? MP servers populated on one side only against AI Kamikaze? Doesn't really appeal. Of course, you could go and sink the Yamato. Probably once. 🍻 1 Quote The Bell Inn, Bath. Live music venue and real ale pub (thebellinnbath.co.uk) I am in the homepage picture... or I would be if they hadn't cropped off the bottom part of it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 34 minutes ago, Chief_Mouser said: I have never seen the point of an Okinawa scenario - the Allies have overwhelming air superiority and the only Japanese aircraft you are going to meet are Kamikaze. Same view here... however, if it was played as a conventional attack would the Japanese have made an impact? It would lead to some hairy missions with dive bombers and torpedoe planes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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