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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

2nd Dec 2023, 14:02

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Name that Flying Machine

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Posted By Mechta

My apologies for the delay in getting back to...

My apologies for the delay in getting back to you. Yes, Glevum's got it.

The Cross Ladybird was built by David Cecil Cross, out of materials available to him in Chatton, Eastern Southland, New...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

15th Nov 2023, 11:36

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

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Posted By Mechta

Not in the UK.

Not in the UK.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

15th Nov 2023, 10:27

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

Conscious that I appear to have derailed the...

Conscious that I appear to have derailed the thread, here is the final clue.
Remains of the aircraft are in a collection which shares its name with a very prominent location in pre-war British...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

11th Nov 2023, 09:06

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

The engine is, but the airframe isn't.

The engine is, but the airframe isn't.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

9th Nov 2023, 14:36

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

Not American. Here's another clue: ...

Not American. Here's another clue:

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/211x244/pprune_namethatflyingmachine_cropped_2_19cb34f787b85f1e4c25c7f4b75a3111fdaf31f8.jpg

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

9th Nov 2023, 11:32

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

Not European.

Not European.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

8th Nov 2023, 20:26

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

Thanks Asturias56, I wasn't sure whether it was...

Thanks Asturias56, I wasn't sure whether it was the DH 42B or the DH56; so, with your username in mind, I took a punt. :)

Here's the next one:
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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

8th Nov 2023, 14:32

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

De Havilland DH.56 Hyena ?

De Havilland DH.56 Hyena ?

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

27th Apr 2020, 11:47

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

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Posted By Mechta

fauteuil volant, here it is: Mystery Parasol...

fauteuil volant, here it is:

Mystery Parasol aeroplane with Bitish Anzani V-twin engine (https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=191&t=1864949&i=0)

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

27th Apr 2020, 01:58

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

fauteuil volant, The fuselage does look slim,...

fauteuil volant, The fuselage does look slim, however as has been said, people were generally slimmer then. I've been in canoes which are narrower than that fuselage, and if it was home built it may...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

25th Apr 2020, 19:14

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

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Posted By Mechta

I did have a look at the various Lympne trials...

I did have a look at the various Lympne trials aircraft over the years, and as Allan Lupton says, its none of them. I can't find pictures of the unfinished RAE Scirocco, which wasn't ready in time...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

24th Apr 2020, 14:41

Replies: 4,988

Name that Flying Machine

Views: 742,348

Posted By Mechta

Whilst we are on types unknown to the person...

Whilst we are on types unknown to the person posting it, can anyone identify this aeroplane?

It was posted on another forum (not in a quiz/competition), but so far no positive identifications. The...

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