The Ilyushin II-62
Here we have a description of the Ilyushin II-62 by an anonymous pilot: “It still uses flight manual controls, no power assist to move those flight control surfaces,” he described. “If some ice gets in a hinge, it’s just your muscles that will break it loose. It also has a history of failed thrust reversers and exploding engines that damage neighboring engines.”
The Ilyushin II-62
The Brewster Buffalo
For an aircraft with such an unwieldy operation, the Brewster Buffalo was an internationally well-used monoplane – the first of its kind! When World War II began, the Brewster Buffalo saw much usage across the world. However, following the end of the Second World War, its outdated and cumbersome maneuverability became untenable. It’s no wonder that its nickname was the “Flying Coffin!”
The Brewster Buffalo
