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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Mar 2024, 09:49
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Thanks Ombinda :) But I am afraid it will have...

Thanks Ombinda :)
But I am afraid it will have to be open house as I am off to do some much needed woodwork repairs outside shortly (and it is apparently not gonna to rain today :cool:)

regards...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Mar 2024, 22:23
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Hi and thanks Noyade - although I wasn't actually...

Hi and thanks Noyade - although I wasn't actually competing as I thought you had accepted 'Stout' as the answer :O - Doh ! :)

Happy to leave control with Ombinda and his aircraft on post #4870
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Mar 2024, 09:00
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Stout Batwing Limousine ? ...

Stout Batwing Limousine ?

http://www.coachbuilt.com/des/s/stout/stout.htm
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Dec 2023, 20:21
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

I can never understand why they did not junk...

I can never understand why they did not junk those absolutely useless Gyron Juniors and fit (say) Avons,the gyrons were never ever sorted properly - little wonder that poor old Godfrey Auty was voted...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Oct 2023, 08:08
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_de_Saint-Exu...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoine_de_Saint-Exupery_Museum ;)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jul 2023, 06:53
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Very Interesting article in Vintage Airplane...

Very Interesting article in Vintage Airplane magazine about the Trella Brothers covering both the earlier biplanes and the postwar T106,just scroll down to page 30
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jul 2023, 11:10
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

The multiple Hooks are explained here thnarg -

The multiple Hooks are explained here thnarg -
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2023, 10:33
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Not sure RF Mann was associated with the Mann...

Not sure RF Mann was associated with the Mann Egerton Group.
Anybody know what he moved on to ??
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jun 2023, 18:00
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

AKA the Gilbert XF-120 in the movie Toward the...

AKA the Gilbert XF-120 in the movie Toward the Unknown (1956) ;)
Which actually had some very interesting aircraft and airfield scenes :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Feb 2023, 21:50
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Thanks ea200 - in my youth I had a couple of...

Thanks ea200 - in my youth I had a couple of trips in a Beagle 'Terroriser' (Sibson ?) and an Auster 'Autocart' (Crowland),later in life a trip in an Auster Mk5 at Old Sarum.Last sept we had a guided...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Feb 2023, 09:06
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Beagle terrier VX123/ G - ARLP ;) PS sorry -...

Beagle terrier VX123/ G - ARLP ;)

PS sorry - open house if correct :)

What was the clue and what was the nickname btw ?

rgds LR
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
2nd Feb 2023, 07:09
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Almost definitely an Auster or perhaps a...

Almost definitely an Auster or perhaps a Beagle/Auster (if you know what I mean) but which particular Mark/Type of Auster I would not like to even try :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Dec 2022, 14:25
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

I posted the location of the photo too early last...

I posted the location of the photo too early last night LOL
It is a truly impressive museum - even the hangar doors seen in this pic are fascinating (mechanism)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Dec 2022, 19:22
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

The picture taken at Lake Bracciano/Vigna di...

The picture taken at Lake Bracciano/Vigna di Valle (Italian Air Force Museum) - we visited there in 2017 - a really impressive collection in the really impressive old seaplane base.
Probably...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
8th Nov 2022, 21:11
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

It was the wing fillets and canopy that prompted...

It was the wing fillets and canopy that prompted me to say 'Early Firecracker - ish '
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Nov 2022, 15:29
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Almost looks a little early Firecracker - ish...

Almost looks a little early Firecracker - ish Treadi
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Nov 2022, 11:18
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

There was at least one biplane/sesquiplane cub...

There was at least one biplane/sesquiplane cub conversion available as an STC in the states.
But it retained the normal wing struts, which are not visible in Treadi's pic and I do not know if any...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Oct 2022, 08:38
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Even worse than that LOL - I believe the 'pilot'...

Even worse than that LOL - I believe the 'pilot' had to remove the prop before submerging :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
29th Aug 2022, 06:59
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

I would not be getting in :) - ''I resign '' ! :)

I would not be getting in :) - ''I resign '' ! :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th May 2022, 21:48
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

In the unlikely event that T28 is the correct...

In the unlikely event that T28 is the correct answer - I am afraid it will have to go to OH as I am away from home tomorrow.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th May 2022, 10:33
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

It is a great challenge Noyade :) The only...

It is a great challenge Noyade :)
The only guess I can make at the moment is - North American T28 ?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th Oct 2020, 08:31
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

My other half tells me it is a Kensgaila VK9 and...

My other half tells me it is a Kensgaila VK9 and she says it was a stinker to identify LOL (I did not have a clue :) )

It was a great challenge :)

Sorry will have to be OH
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Sep 2020, 07:54
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

My young lady tells me it is a Boeing XPW-9...

My young lady tells me it is a Boeing XPW-9 /Model15.

Sorry will have to be OH.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jul 2020, 08:22
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Hi ea200 My other half has ID'd it as an MKEK -...

Hi ea200
My other half has ID'd it as an MKEK - 4 Uğur
Designed by Türk Hava Kurumu and although all metal - probably partly based around the Miles Magister (look at side view LOL),powered by a...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
4th Jul 2020, 15:31
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Nice little story :) Thanks Jhieminga but I...

Nice little story :)

Thanks Jhieminga but I am afraid we will have to be boring and say OH :(
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
3rd Jul 2020, 19:54
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

C'mon guys - everybody knows it is a Dijkman...

C'mon guys - everybody knows it is a Dijkman Dulkes FB25 B
Well I didn't have a clue - but my better half worked it out.

Sorry OH if correct :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2020, 10:08
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Thanks FV - it was a good/difficult challenge :) ...

Thanks FV - it was a good/difficult challenge :)

sorry about the OH but I do not have the knowledge to post a difficult challenge!
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Jun 2020, 08:37
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

We think it is a Sipa S-50 with a Mathis G8R...

We think it is a Sipa S-50 with a Mathis G8R inverted vee engine of approx 200 chevaux.
Picture possibly taken at the Grand Palais Exposition 1946 ??

OH if correct.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2020, 18:55
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Many apologies but it will have to be OH ...

Many apologies but it will have to be OH

Great find IFT btw - nice to see some pics of the beast :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2020, 12:41
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Blimey Treadi and fauteuil - you did well to find...

Blimey Treadi and fauteuil - you did well to find pics of the Peak glider - I failed miserably LOL
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jun 2020, 07:38
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Although I have never seen a photo of the glider...

Although I have never seen a photo of the glider - I would go for it being the one and only Peak 100 2 seater,designed by Harry Midwood who at one time was chief designer with EoN (Elliots of...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2020, 10:41
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

I think we might need a clue on this one MReyn :)

I think we might need a clue on this one MReyn :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th May 2020, 19:40
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Very important to know when using an 'Armstrong'...

Very important to know when using an 'Armstrong' starter :)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
30th Apr 2020, 10:30
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

Do you know if there are any other markings on...

Do you know if there are any other markings on the prop Mechta,this one is really tricky LOL.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Mar 2020, 15:49
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,234
Posted By longer ron

More correctly - I 'won' (although it was...

More correctly - I 'won' (although it was actually my better half that ID'd it),however as Dook said - it was obvious that Mreyn had already ID'd the aircraft from his little hints,he is much more...
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