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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2020, 21:09
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Jhieminga you can take the honours with SM-1...

Jhieminga you can take the honours with SM-1 :ok:

The one in the image was the SM-1B (or SM-1DX) which was the first diesel aircraft ever flown, and a monoplane after the original biplane SM-1. ...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Jun 2020, 01:10
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

First 'first' was the SM-1Detroiter, which was a...

First 'first' was the SM-1Detroiter, which was a biplane and the first aircraft with an electric starter :ok:

More models and 'firsts' before we get to the posted Flying Machine ;)
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2020, 10:53
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Jhieminga there are quite a few variants of the...

Jhieminga there are quite a few variants of the SM-1: ten if my online research is right!

Which one is this and (apart from the plaque shown in the linked series of photos) what 'firsts' did it...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Jun 2020, 07:17
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

The motorcycle link was Harley-Davidson brakes:...

The motorcycle link was Harley-Davidson brakes: and any self respecting rider will know that Harleys don't go, don't corner and don't stop :p

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2020, 06:14
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

An interesting plane with at least two world...

An interesting plane with at least two world firsts to this model, plus a dubious (in these days) link to a motorbike :hmm:

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Jun 2020, 02:57
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Larson D-1...

Larson D-1 (http://aviadejavu.ru/Site/Crafts/Craft31514.htm) Duster (1955)


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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2020, 20:43
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Your post 961 seems to have omitted the type, as...

Your post 961 seems to have omitted the type, as I saw it. Sure it's the Mk 1 but I didn't see you identify the Bristol 173 in that or your latest post?

Jhieminga has the Bristol 173, so over to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2020, 03:05
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Definitely more than three blades: Mk 1 what? ...

Definitely more than three blades: Mk 1 what? :hmm:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Feb 2020, 23:40
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Here we go: getting away from those things that...

Here we go: getting away from those things that need to run up and down runways to get airborne ;)

Exact model designation, please :ok:

...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Feb 2020, 23:32
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

There is some interesting stuff online about the...

There is some interesting stuff online about the 508 :ok:



A great image showing the size of the beast: the Scimitar must have been a lot of aircraft off the deck compared to the Sea Hawk!
...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Feb 2020, 06:38
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Supermarine 508: predecessor to the Scimitar :ok:

Supermarine 508: predecessor to the Scimitar :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2020, 10:25
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Yes: it must be! The S-4A was assessed by...

Yes: it must be!

The S-4A was assessed by the US Army in 1951 as the YH-24, but failed to be awarded a production contract; not least due to having only a single pilot position which limited its...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jan 2020, 05:16
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Nearly, but not quite :hmm: Side by side...

Nearly, but not quite :hmm:

Side by side seating on this one :cool:


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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2020, 23:51
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Sure is :ok: Extreme load carrying...

Sure is :ok:

Extreme load carrying capability, too :cool:


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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
14th Jan 2020, 09:36
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Thankyouverymuch :ooh: Here's your starter...

Thankyouverymuch :ooh:

Here's your starter for ten:


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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Jan 2020, 23:01
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

Thanks for the Russian tip, I’ve scoured the...

Thanks for the Russian tip, I’ve scoured the internet for days on this one!

Cheranovskii Che-22?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
7th Jan 2020, 05:01
Replies: 4,988
Views: 742,341
Posted By John Eacott

And the PT6 Twin-Pac :ok:

And the PT6 Twin-Pac :ok:
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