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Old 22nd Jan 2017, 18:25
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Mystery engines and aircraft

Can someone please identify engines and aircraft at:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...M_turbofan.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...ofan_front.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...tified_gliders
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...ified_aircraft

I have done my best but have hit stumbling blocks on those remaining
All help will be appreciated. TIA

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Old 22nd Jan 2017, 23:53
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Originally Posted by buttrick
Can someone please identify engines and air craft at:

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...M_turbofan.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/F...ofan_front.jpg
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...tified_gliders
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/C...ified_aircraft

I have done my best but have hit stumbling blocks on those remaining
All help will be appreciated. TIA
Found the turbofan: it's a Budworth instructional aid hence the purpose built display mount.
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Think the formation of gliders might be SZD-32 Fokas.
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The last one (Slope Soaring Bishop Hill near Portmoak) is unmistakably a Duo Discus, and 'preparing for flight with the guard (last row but one, right hand side) is a Jantar Standard A.

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