What Cockpit? MK VI

[Kitbag]

Its not Fairey, Westland, Miles or Blackburn. I'm wondering if it might be the Boulton Paul Defiant.

Nope, scratch that, I'll go for Short Sturgeon as it hasn't appeared before.

That's my last word tonight because my brain is turning to cream cheese and starting to dribble out of my ears.

[MReyn24050]

Sorry for causing you such trouble Kitbag. I am about to add even more pain. This aircraft was not from the Fairey, Westland, Miles, Blackburn, Boulton Paul or short stables. I too am going to hit the sack, see you tomorrow.
Mel

[Noyade]

Mel, there's a section (see below) that looks very much like the Hawker Hurricane.

Maybe yours is the Hawker Henley/Hotspur?

[MReyn24050]

Graeme, this one is not a Hawker Henley or Hotspur.
Mel

[skytrain10]

I'm sure it has to be a Hawker...too many similarities not to be.

I would say Hawker Typhoon, but thats been done, so maybe the Tempest?

[MReyn24050]

Ken, you are correct in saying

it has to be a Hawker...too many similarities not to be

It is indeed the cockpit of a Hawker Tempest Mk V. You have control.

[skytrain10]

Thanks Mel...process of elimination really!

This one's a little newer:

[MReyn24050]

Beechcraft B60 Duke perhaps?

[BSD]

Haven't checked in for a while, but really good to see this fascinating thread still soldiers on.

My money is on MREYNE, A Duke without a doubt; after nearly 35 years, the sheer terror of flying one in and around Western Australia still brings me out in a cold sweat. Fabulous aeroplane at say 17000', just beginning to enjoy a little nibble of decent wind behind the tail. Getting it off the ground at Newman, Mt Tom Price, Paraburdoo in 40 plus centigrade was another matter. Lord knows how one managed it. Great aeroplane for short legs in the US for a man and his briefcase, but heavy, with lots of fuel in the bush in WA - character forming comes to mind.

Best wishes to one and all,

BSD.

[skytrain10]

Apologies for the delay gents...yes Mel has it, its the Beech B60 Duke. Well done

Your control Mel.

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Ken. Great to see you back on the thread BSD, you used to be a star player.
Here is another nice easy one:-


Mel

[MReyn24050]

Obviously not that easy!

[sycamore]

Something `Continental` about it,possibly Polish,Czech,high wing ,from the struts,and the `organ-grinder` looks more like a mechanical u-c winder,than a trim wheel ?

[evansb]

I'm guessing the handle cranks the engine.

[MReyn24050]

I believe the crank was to raise and lower the wheels. This aircraft was from a country a bit further east than Poland.
Mel

[evansb]

Shavrov SH-2 ?

[MReyn24050]

That is the one Bri. You have control.

[evansb]

Thanks Mel. A very enjoyable challenge! Here is the next one:

[HappyJack260]

Taylor Aerocar?

[Noyade]

Lockheed Big Dipper.....

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