SNCASE SE. 100 fighter - photo

[ranald]

Post 15 & 16. Off course the trops would be scared pale knowing or thinking that "that is a decoy, where.....?" They could have called it "Rob Roy".

[bruce.desertrat]

There was a video game years ago (Air Pirates? Sky Pirates? Something like that) that had all sorts of weird aircraft designs; I think this was one of them...

In any case the 30's saw an explosion of weird aircraft designs like this.

[ranald]

The Citreon of the air. The french had a economy status of 5th for decades (China & India creeping up) & they got there by allowing this unit not to be built enmasse.LOL

[baja]

It looks like it`s taking a, um, never mind, lol.

[Toolmaker51]

Every response has me laughing, flying Citroen and all.
Completely unaware the auto designed to accommodate a rear gunner.
As Marv says, that quote is rather epic. If one ever finds himself at an HES (killer threading features) or Cazeneuve (w-i-d-e bedways) lathe, or late Huron mill; I'll just say wow. One distinct feature they share is multiple clamping; more effective with less effort. Let's remember Mr. Vernier too, every time you interpret fine increments of measurement.
I don't fault the French. We have many French HMTer's too; posting great projects, displaying great skills, and broader interests than many of us.

Lathes + Machine Tool Archive

[mklotz]

I had the misfortune to rent a deux chevaux while consulting in Versailles. It took a while to realize that that umbrella handle sticking out of the dashboard was the shift lever.

And let us not forget the joy our WWI soldiers had when issued the infamous Chauchat machine gun.

But all is forgiven when you remember that they invented escargot tongs and the delicious preparation of that which you held with them.

[Toolmaker51]

24 hours later; picture of that plane bugging me. Was immediately reminded of something, yet puzzled me what it was.
Just went to garage for screws, puzzle solved!

The dogs love 'em. Fun to chase, tasty protein snack.
Quite the bustle opening the door.
Lol

[Moby Duck]

France didn’t “fall”, they “capitulated” and joined the other side. That is why it was necessary for the allies to sink the French fleet in North Africa and France.

[mklotz]

For pure comic debilitation of the German troops, nothing could rival The Great Panjandrum. Nevil Shute was involved in its development though I doubt he would ever admit the fact.

For those unfamiliar with the device, there's a wonderful article in Wikipedia. The short, video version is here...

[ranald]

Another chuckle in one morning!