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Old 21st Jul 2006, 18:56
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I wonder if it might be the Wimpy?
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 19:11
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Not a Wimpy, sorry stevef
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 20:49
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Perhaps a Buckingham?
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 21:04
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H.P. Halifax
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 21:15
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Neither a Buckingham nor a Halifax
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 21:30
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Oxbox perchance?
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 21:32
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Not even an Airspeed Oxford Phil.
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 21:48
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OK, now we're into obscure territory, aren't we, like Harrows and Albemarles?
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 21:56
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Well depends what you mean. Not really obscure territory. She did see squadron service but was beset with engine problems.
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 22:05
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Can I have another shot and suggest the Blackburn Botha...
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 22:10
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This was not a Blackburn Aircraft stevef.
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 22:14
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Avro Manchester ?
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 22:21
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Yes I agree cringe, Engine probs = Manchester. Those Vultures
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Old 21st Jul 2006, 22:24
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That is the right answer. Speedpig was almost there with the Lancaster but the crew seating positions were different.

Great to see you again, I hope you have a good challenge for us.

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Old 21st Jul 2006, 23:01
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Thanks, Mel. I've been too busy lately to check in regularly - it's great to see this thread still very lively.

Something for the night shift:

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Old 21st Jul 2006, 23:06
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Wow, now that looks interesting. I think I will take your advice and leave it for the night shift. Take care.
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Old 22nd Jul 2006, 01:25
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Handley Page HP.52 Hampden?
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Old 22nd Jul 2006, 05:26
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Nope, not a Handley Page.
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Old 22nd Jul 2006, 07:25
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Ah'm BACK.

Her Majesty required a LOT of pleasure!

Answer: Liore et Olivier LeO.451 (Or 45)
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Old 22nd Jul 2006, 10:10
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Ju-88 or similar
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