What Cockpit? MK V
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Spot on, Tiger_mate!
The Hiller YH-32/HJ-1/HOE-1
Hornet was the first production ram-jet powered helicopter,(McDonnell's XH-20 "Little Henry" was the first ram-jet powered helicopter), first fiberglass fuselage, first "gun-ship" helicopter platform, (nick-named "Sally Rand"), and perhaps the first helicopter to use all-metal rotors.
Also, the prototype did not have a tail-rotor. A rudder was attached latter, then replaced by elevators. The collective lever was moved side-to-side to control yaw. A tail-rotor was ultimately added.
The Hiller YH-32/HJ-1/HOE-1Hornet was the first production ram-jet powered helicopter,(McDonnell's XH-20 "Little Henry" was the first ram-jet powered helicopter), first fiberglass fuselage, first "gun-ship" helicopter platform, (nick-named "Sally Rand"), and perhaps the first helicopter to use all-metal rotors.
Also, the prototype did not have a tail-rotor. A rudder was attached latter, then replaced by elevators. The collective lever was moved side-to-side to control yaw. A tail-rotor was ultimately added.
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Yes, sorry about that. I had a feeling it was a Sopwith but was not sure.However, I thought it was the one from the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome collection.
Well keeping in the past I am sure this one will be no problem
Mel
Well keeping in the past I am sure this one will be no problem
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Well done 10 mins, I did say it wouldn't take long. I found the photograph on a website when researching your last challenge, I was not aware it was on the IWM website. It was listed as "Gotha G.IV Cockpit and Nacelle."Mel
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It is unusual to have a mix of analoque and digital instruments in that manner. This in addition to the numerous references for 'Spin Recovery' make me believe that this is a test aircraft/ prototype, and probably one of the Boscombe Down fleet. Cockpit framing is present and therefore it is not a Hawk so I will opt for the Hunter.