What Cockpit? MK VI
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Mel is on top again ! 
The Martin XB-14 was a development of the Martin B-10 bomber. As retractable landing gear was a "new" feature on airplanes at the time, ample warning was given to the pilot to remember to lower the gear before landing.
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The Martin XB-14 was a development of the Martin B-10 bomber. As retractable landing gear was a "new" feature on airplanes at the time, ample warning was given to the pilot to remember to lower the gear before landing.
C2j
How are things in Saigon?
Seems like a VFR only test aircraft,probably Brit,single jet,lots of circuit breakers for test equipment,etc,similar era to HP115 methinks...
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Sorry for the delay in my response. This aircraft was not from the UK, it was a test aircraft and flew a few years earlier than the HP 115.
Mel
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GAF Pika - the piloted Jindivik?
Thanks Mel.
It was a bit of an inspired guess. The British T&S made me think it might be Aussie or Kiwi and the Pika was the only one I could find that fitted the timeframe. There can't have been many jets that flew with that old style T&S.
I had never heard of it. The only Aussie designed and built jet.
Here's my latest (mini) contribution:
I was going to post a Convair L-13 cockpit, but then I discovered it had been previously posted under its alter-ego - the Stinson L-13.
It was a bit of an inspired guess. The British T&S made me think it might be Aussie or Kiwi and the Pika was the only one I could find that fitted the timeframe. There can't have been many jets that flew with that old style T&S.
I had never heard of it. The only Aussie designed and built jet.
Here's my latest (mini) contribution:
I was going to post a Convair L-13 cockpit, but then I discovered it had been previously posted under its alter-ego - the Stinson L-13.
Not a Dep.
I've found a larger picture. Beautiful woodwork.
I've found a larger picture. Beautiful woodwork.
VX275 - you're 50% right. 
Not an SE5, but it is a non-flying replica of a one-off aircraft.
Yes, I noticed the seat too. I agree with you.
Not an SE5, but it is a non-flying replica of a one-off aircraft.Yes, I noticed the seat too. I agree with you.
Time for a clue?
It is a British biplane.
Correction: I have just discovered that there were at least two built. Described as being suitable for "the owner-pilot or the owner and pilot-chauffeur".
It is a British biplane.
Correction: I have just discovered that there were at least two built. Described as being suitable for "the owner-pilot or the owner and pilot-chauffeur".
Last edited by India Four Two; 30th Jan 2010 at 17:09. Reason: Correction
Interesting guess, one11. Not the Cygnet.
Although about the same size as the Cygnet, this aircraft was definitely not ultralight. Its gross weight was about twice that of the Cygnet and its empty weight was three times as much! It also had six more cylinders.
Although about the same size as the Cygnet, this aircraft was definitely not ultralight. Its gross weight was about twice that of the Cygnet and its empty weight was three times as much! It also had six more cylinders.
Bri, very, very close.
I have realized I may have misled everyone with my previous correction.
This aircraft WAS a one-off and was used for research and as a company hack/demonstrator.
I have realized I may have misled everyone with my previous correction.
This aircraft WAS a one-off and was used for research and as a company hack/demonstrator.
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Why is the seat "definately not aviation in origin?" It's in an aeroplane...
I don't think the mag switches are aviation in origin either, wickerwork seats and domestic light swirches are common in vintage aircraft. What does that signify?
I don't think the mag switches are aviation in origin either, wickerwork seats and domestic light swirches are common in vintage aircraft. What does that signify?
Last edited by Agaricus bisporus; 31st Jan 2010 at 11:05.
Well done, bri.
Sorry for getting BP 6 and BP 9 confused, although clearly the 9 was developed from the 6.
The replica is in the little-known (and rarely open) Boulton Paul museum in Wolverhampton (http://www.boultonpaul.com)
My pictures came from here: Mili Blog | military items | military vehicles | military trucks |Military Badge Collection Museum Visits - Boulton Paul Heritage Project Open Day 19 April 2009
AB, what VX275 was referring to is the armrest which looks suspiciously like the powder-coated arm of a modern stacking chair. This is even clearer in another cockpit photo on the Boulton Paul website.
bri, you have control.
Sorry for getting BP 6 and BP 9 confused, although clearly the 9 was developed from the 6.
The replica is in the little-known (and rarely open) Boulton Paul museum in Wolverhampton (http://www.boultonpaul.com)
My pictures came from here: Mili Blog | military items | military vehicles | military trucks |Military Badge Collection Museum Visits - Boulton Paul Heritage Project Open Day 19 April 2009
AB, what VX275 was referring to is the armrest which looks suspiciously like the powder-coated arm of a modern stacking chair. This is even clearer in another cockpit photo on the Boulton Paul website.
bri, you have control.
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