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Originally Posted by RampTramp
Fishtailed,
RB66, recon version of the B66 twin engined bomber also know as the 'Destroyer' &
KB50J, air refuelling version of the B50 which in turn was a development (and to uneducated eyes, looked the same as) the B29
Hope that helps.
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RB66, recon version of the B66 twin engined bomber also know as the 'Destroyer' &
KB50J, air refuelling version of the B50 which in turn was a development (and to uneducated eyes, looked the same as) the B29
Hope that helps.
RT
Boeing KB-50J Superfortress
Douglas RB-66 Destroyer
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Thanks to Ramp Tramp and Exasperated for the info.
The notes on the Battle of Britain day say of the three RB66s, 'only one seen in distance, other two missed by miles'. !! Maybe they were on a navex
The notes on the Battle of Britain day say of the three RB66s, 'only one seen in distance, other two missed by miles'. !! Maybe they were on a navex
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[IMG]httphttp://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/Virgo_photo/turnhouse2.jpg://[/IMG]
Try http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/Virgo_photo/turnhouse2.jpg
A little more homework on links, Virgo minor! See me after school.
Try http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i271/Virgo_photo/turnhouse2.jpg
A little more homework on links, Virgo minor! See me after school.
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Excellent ! How did you do that ?
Anyway, it's obviously Turnhouse, but what and when was the occasion and name the aircraft,
a) taking the pictures
b) on the ground
(I'm not going to be able to award marks 'cos I don't know the answers........I found the photo among dozens that I rescued from oblivion many years ago)
Anyway, it's obviously Turnhouse, but what and when was the occasion and name the aircraft,
a) taking the pictures
b) on the ground
(I'm not going to be able to award marks 'cos I don't know the answers........I found the photo among dozens that I rescued from oblivion many years ago)
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Good photo Virgo.
I would say it's an air race (kings cup?) by the numbers, and the 'hot' looking machines at the front. Is one a Mew Gull? I recognise a Chippie at the back, and loads of Austin A30s. No motorbikes though, unusual for that era.1955 ish.
I would say it's an air race (kings cup?) by the numbers, and the 'hot' looking machines at the front. Is one a Mew Gull? I recognise a Chippie at the back, and loads of Austin A30s. No motorbikes though, unusual for that era.1955 ish.
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I'll take the front row as left to right, a Gemini (or Aries), the Mew Gull G-AEXF alive and well and at Breighton, Miles Sparrowjet which I think is rising Phoenix-like from the literal ashes of its demise somewhere in the UK, and the Miles Hawk Speed Six G-ADGP which also has a current CofA. Ahhhhhh..., I mean Mmmmmmmm!
(edited 'cos I can't spell "Aries")
(edited 'cos I can't spell "Aries")
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http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...to/gannets.jpg
I can't get the hang of this imaging............what do I do next ?????
I can't get the hang of this imaging............what do I do next ?????
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Ah, I do believe I'm almost there ! But how do I get the picture to display on the message ?
Anyway, another photo from the same event. Submitted for those who have a greater interest in car spotting than aeroplane recognition.
No-one's identified the aircraft carrying the photographer.............( I'm pretty confident I know the answer to that one.)
Anyway, another photo from the same event. Submitted for those who have a greater interest in car spotting than aeroplane recognition.
No-one's identified the aircraft carrying the photographer.............( I'm pretty confident I know the answer to that one.)
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Originally Posted by virgo
Ah, I do believe I'm almost there ! But how do I get the picture to display on the message ?
Anyway, another photo from the same event. Submitted for those who have a greater interest in car spotting than aeroplane recognition.
No-one's identified the aircraft carrying the photographer.............( I'm pretty confident I know the answer to that one.)
Anyway, another photo from the same event. Submitted for those who have a greater interest in car spotting than aeroplane recognition.
No-one's identified the aircraft carrying the photographer.............( I'm pretty confident I know the answer to that one.)
Do not think it is an Anson, I think it is an Avro Lincoln judging by the aileron cables and the soot from the exhaust over the top of the wing.
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MReyn24050, you may know this, Virgo won't. His first photo was enlargable, but the Gannets weren't, so those who 'have a greater interest in car spotting than aeroplane recognition' can't see 'em, or any motorbikes! Why is that?
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Originally Posted by Fishtailed
MReyn24050, you may know this, Virgo won't. His first photo was enlargable, but the Gannets weren't, so those who 'have a greater interest in car spotting than aeroplane recognition' can't see 'em, or any motorbikes! Why is that?
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Speedpig..........right stable but wrong horse - try again !
All this computer imaging is very tedious to the mature gentlemen who take an interest in "History and Nostalgia".
Before we even THINK of broadcasting a picture we have to tighten our trusses, ensure the pacemaker batteries are fully charged and take our anti-dyspepsia tablets.
Whatever happened to the good old epidiascopes they used to use for Target Recognition ? (At least you'd get a bit of a larf when you displayed an up-side-down Sverdlov cruiser on the screen !)
On the subject of projection - does anyone know how the WW2 air-gunner spherical concrete "simulators" worked ? (There's an intact structure on the North side of Shoreham airport)
All this computer imaging is very tedious to the mature gentlemen who take an interest in "History and Nostalgia".
Before we even THINK of broadcasting a picture we have to tighten our trusses, ensure the pacemaker batteries are fully charged and take our anti-dyspepsia tablets.
Whatever happened to the good old epidiascopes they used to use for Target Recognition ? (At least you'd get a bit of a larf when you displayed an up-side-down Sverdlov cruiser on the screen !)
On the subject of projection - does anyone know how the WW2 air-gunner spherical concrete "simulators" worked ? (There's an intact structure on the North side of Shoreham airport)
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Originally Posted by virgo
Sorry Mel........just noticed your bid !
You're closer than Speedpig but still not right
You're closer than Speedpig but still not right
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Originally Posted by virgo
Yeah, but which mark ?
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Well done Mel. Actually it is a T4, which was an MR1 with extra positions for trainee radar and sonics operators.
The guess of Lincoln was closer than you think 'cos the Shackleton GR1 and MR2 actually used the Lincoln wing.
Next question - which wing did the MR3 use ?
(Photo precedes this message. I STILL can't get the B----y picture to display.
What the H--l am I doing wrong !!!!!!)
The guess of Lincoln was closer than you think 'cos the Shackleton GR1 and MR2 actually used the Lincoln wing.
Next question - which wing did the MR3 use ?
(Photo precedes this message. I STILL can't get the B----y picture to display.
What the H--l am I doing wrong !!!!!!)