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Doesn't the height of the top of the instrument panel relative to the cockpit edges (flush or below in this case and maybe its shape) indicate it's the Douglas D-558-1 Skystreak ??
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Mel located a photo of the D-558-1 and it appears the control yoke was different than the D-558-2. There appeared to be a few other differences as well.
A NASA photo source incorrectly labeled the D-558-1 and D-558-2 cockpits as the same.
I await C2j's verdict.
A NASA photo source incorrectly labeled the D-558-1 and D-558-2 cockpits as the same.
I await C2j's verdict.
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D558-1 s/n 3. On display at the Carolinas Aviation Museum. Restored by volunteers from a very sad state. Re-dedication attended by original pilots Scott Crossfield and Bob Champine.
SincoTC had the first correct answer so back to him.
C2j
SincoTC had the first correct answer so back to him.
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Thanks C2j
Well; that's one image with no doubt about its provenance!! Did they allow you to climb over it, or where you one of the volunteers in the Bat Cave?
Also, it agrees with Mel's conclusions in Post #988 on Page 50 of this thread
Now I give you two cockpits for the price of one
Busy all day, but will monitor as often as possible.
Well; that's one image with no doubt about its provenance!! Did they allow you to climb over it, or where you one of the volunteers in the Bat Cave?
Also, it agrees with Mel's conclusions in Post #988 on Page 50 of this thread
Now I give you two cockpits for the price of one
Busy all day, but will monitor as often as possible.
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I did a stint as director of the Museum in the past. I am no longer connected with the Museum. Sadly, internal politics is having a detrimental effect on a museum with great potential. All restoration is at a halt and the Bat Cave is now hardly more than a reliquery.
I'll take a stab at the challenge - Great lakes?
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I'll take a stab at the challenge - Great lakes?
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Sorry for any confession caused by discrepancies within the list. One tries to be as accurate as possible but time does not always permit double checking. Most of the time it is a case of copying and pasting the answer given by the original poster. At present I am playing the part of the Wizard of OZ in our Theatre Group's Production of "The Wizard of Oz the Panto", unfortunately my magical powers do not off the stage.
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Good afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen,
I'm sorry '866; Sabredog pipped you to the post by two minutes!
It is indeed the Fleet Finch (Fleet Model 16) actually a Mark II to be precise
Sabredog has control
I'm sorry '866; Sabredog pipped you to the post by two minutes!
It is indeed the Fleet Finch (Fleet Model 16) actually a Mark II to be precise
Sabredog has control
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Sorry for any confession caused by discrepancies within the list
! I (we) don't envy you, especially when occasionally the poster declares a winner with a slightly different variation on the proffered answer or the odd subtle typo! Where would we be without your efforts 
The recent Skystreak challenge actually demonstrates what a great job you did in its previous appearance, by rooting out the true identity of an incorrectly captioned picture in a well respected image collection
At present I am playing the part of the Wizard of OZ in our Theatre Group's Production of "The Wizard of Oz the Panto"
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Morning '866
I'd say it's a Jodel of some sorts, just having a quick break, I will pursue this idea and try and sort the model out on the next break (if nobody else beats me to it, or you say it isn't)!!
I'd say it's a Jodel of some sorts, just having a quick break, I will pursue this idea and try and sort the model out on the next break (if nobody else beats me to it, or you say it isn't)!!
Hi SincoTC, Derived from Jodel, but not a Jodel per se.
'866
off to the land of nod (early sign on tomorrow) will check before work.
'866
off to the land of nod (early sign on tomorrow) will check before work.
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Lunchtime now,
Probably just missed you! Possibly a Robin DR400/500??
Edit Cockpit access seems wrong for those models, I think I see a forward opening door rather than a sliding canopy, so maybe a DR300 ?
Seems to be a lot of variations, back to work now!!
Probably just missed you! Possibly a Robin DR400/500??
Edit Cockpit access seems wrong for those models, I think I see a forward opening door rather than a sliding canopy, so maybe a DR300 ?
Seems to be a lot of variations, back to work now!!
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SincoTC,
Narrowed down well! It is a ROBIN, the significant differences between the multitude of variations are/were Sliding v. Hinged doors, clear v. painted cabin roof and engine size!
DR.300 series is close enough, I don't think you will get closer from the cockpit picture! It is in fact a DR.360 Chevalier:
This one was air raced by my Dad in the early 70's...
SincoTC, you have control!
'866
Narrowed down well! It is a ROBIN, the significant differences between the multitude of variations are/were Sliding v. Hinged doors, clear v. painted cabin roof and engine size!
DR.300 series is close enough, I don't think you will get closer from the cockpit picture! It is in fact a DR.360 Chevalier:
This one was air raced by my Dad in the early 70's...
SincoTC, you have control!
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Thanks '866, a good challenge, just enough of the cockpit frame visible to provide a vital clue! Did you fly with your dad on those races?
Afraid the same can't be said for this one, but it's not my cropping, that's how the image comes!
Now for something a little older!
Afraid the same can't be said for this one, but it's not my cropping, that's how the image comes
!Now for something a little older!