What Cockpit? MK V
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It was built for the Air Ministry, so carried British military markings. Interestingly, and something I hadn't fully appreciated is that the aircraft was designed, built and flown during the war years.
Oh and by the way...
it's not a Percival design
Oh and by the way...
it's not a Percival design
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Evansb is as close as makes no difference. The aircraft was the AW52G:
Taken on 3 Mar 1945, day after its first flight
G denoted glider, note no engine instruments or throttles in the cockpit. The AW52 was twice the size (AW52G wing span 53' 10", length 19' 4". AW52 wing span 90', length 37' 4") and had a pair of Nenes pushing it along. The AW52 was to have been a 1/2 scale proof of concept for a flying wing airliner. If you compare the figure in the first and last photos you'll get an idea of how big this was actually going to be!
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Taken on 3 Mar 1945, day after its first flight
G denoted glider, note no engine instruments or throttles in the cockpit. The AW52 was twice the size (AW52G wing span 53' 10", length 19' 4". AW52 wing span 90', length 37' 4") and had a pair of Nenes pushing it along. The AW52 was to have been a 1/2 scale proof of concept for a flying wing airliner. If you compare the figure in the first and last photos you'll get an idea of how big this was actually going to be!
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I disagree with Lars, think its much later. How about the front seat of one of those crude P59 conversions? Certainly think its dual control anyway. (Waits patiently to be shot down in flames
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larssnowpharter is correct
It is indeed a Farman S-11 Shorthorn. The aircraft first flew in France in late 1913. The unarmed reconnaissance and light bomber was built under licence in both Britain and Italy. It was adopted by the air forces of Australia, Belgium, Britain, France, Italy and Russia. Over to you.
It is indeed a Farman S-11 Shorthorn. The aircraft first flew in France in late 1913. The unarmed reconnaissance and light bomber was built under licence in both Britain and Italy. It was adopted by the air forces of Australia, Belgium, Britain, France, Italy and Russia. Over to you.
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Correct it's the Bretagne... In 1952 it could have been yours for £155,000 Ex factory compared with the Ambassador at £230,000 and the Convair 340 at £240,000...
In 1952 it could have been yours for £155,000 Ex factory compared with the Ambassador at £230,000 and the Convair 340 at £240,000... Your turn...
