Aeronautical

A new series on things aeronautical and sky-oriented; more to come soon.

PLANE ENGLISH

Names of military and civilian aircraft found in Britain

"...Grain Griffin, Parnall Puffin, Wisp, Weasel, Tomtit and Goblin

Quicki Longeze, Currie Super Wot, Beardmore Wee Bee and Watkinson Dingbat...."

PLANE SPEAKING

Nicknames of aircraft, as given by those who flew them or their rivals.

"...Flying Potato, Whistling Wheelbarrow

Stringbag, Shagbat, Skyhog, Spam Can

Staggerwing and Stratobladder..."