What Cockpit? MK VI
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Yes, a jet trainer from the West, partially. Not a mock-up, but one was a cockup. This one has flown.(as evidenced by the polished rudder pedals).
Perhaps I provided a confusing clue. In this case "West" means North America, and the "partially" means Europe.
Perhaps I provided a confusing clue. In this case "West" means North America, and the "partially" means Europe.
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A nice clue, perfectly timed for my lunch break 
The Rockwell Ranger 2000 seems to fit the bill ?
Unfortunately, I'm back to work now and in meetings most of the afternoon, so if correct, I'll have to ask for an Open House please, and if it's still Open when I finish, I'll post something then.
The Rockwell Ranger 2000 seems to fit the bill ?
Unfortunately, I'm back to work now and in meetings most of the afternoon, so if correct, I'll have to ask for an Open House please, and if it's still Open when I finish, I'll post something then.
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Thanks Brian,
As it's still my OH; as promised, here is the next mystery cockpit!
I must point out that the photograph shows the aircraft under construction, as I haven't found any cockpit photos of the completed aircraft, which did fly!
As it's still my OH; as promised, here is the next mystery cockpit!
I must point out that the photograph shows the aircraft under construction, as I haven't found any cockpit photos of the completed aircraft, which did fly!
Control grip suggests British, cut out at top of instrument panel for a gun sight?
Guess it didn't make production status, but I wonder if the manufacturer didn't save more lives eventually.
Guess it didn't make production status, but I wonder if the manufacturer didn't save more lives eventually.
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G'day Graeme,
It is indeed the Martin Baker MB.5
Hard luck Harley Quinn! In fact it was the crash of it's immediate predecessor, the MB.3, that killed test pilot and James Martin's Partner, Val Baker and resulted in the development of the MB ejector-seat that has saved many thousands of lives to date!
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It is indeed the Martin Baker MB.5
The first flight of the MB 5 prototype, serial R2496, took place on 23 May 1944. Performance was considered outstanding by test pilots, and the cockpit layout was praised by the Armament and Aircraft Experimental Establishment. The accessibility of the fuselage for maintenance was excellent, thanks to a system of detachable panels.
"In my opinion this is an outstanding aircraft, particularly when regarded in the light of the fact that it made its maiden flight as early as 23rd May 1944" – Test pilot Capt. Eric Brown, 1948.
Acknowledged as one of the best aerobatic pilots in the UK, S/L Janusz Żurakowski from the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at RAF Boscombe Down gave a spectacular display at the Farnborough Air Show in June 1946, with the Martin-Baker MB 5, a design he considered as a superlative piston-engined fighter, better in many ways than the Spitfire.
"In my opinion this is an outstanding aircraft, particularly when regarded in the light of the fact that it made its maiden flight as early as 23rd May 1944" – Test pilot Capt. Eric Brown, 1948.
Acknowledged as one of the best aerobatic pilots in the UK, S/L Janusz Żurakowski from the Aeroplane and Armament Experimental Establishment (A&AEE) at RAF Boscombe Down gave a spectacular display at the Farnborough Air Show in June 1946, with the Martin-Baker MB 5, a design he considered as a superlative piston-engined fighter, better in many ways than the Spitfire.
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Rutan/Scaled Composites Ares ??
I was thinking of using the intake for the Challenge thread but I guess the jig is up as they say.
(Heading out, back shortly)
