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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 11:49
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nothing to hand so open house
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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 14:06
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Okay, this won't get too far, but it will keep the thread moving for a little while...



Sorry about this part, though. It's into the wee hours here in Oz, so I'm off. Back on deck in 6 or 7 hours.

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Is it the Douglas X3 Stiletto?
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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 15:04
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Something says `Navy`,and Grumman single seat twin piston,but before the F7F Tigercat....XF5F-1 perhaps ?? and if it is, carry on..Syc
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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 16:46
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Is it the Douglas X3 Stiletto?
I don't think it is jet powered. X-3 was my first guess as well until I saw the Mag. switches on the left side of the instrument panel. At least they look like Mag. switches.

Yup, piston powered, primer pump on right side.
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Definitely the XF5F-1 Skyrocket as Sycamore said ! just found same photo elsewhere ? Keith.
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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 18:40
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Please carry on guys...incontinent..errr incompetent at down err uploading !
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Well done, Sycamore! The X5F-1 it is.

"Open house," the man said.......
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Thanks Glenn, going to post this, which I think is a lovely pic ! Keith.

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Aeronca Chief?

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C2j you are too good for me ! yes it is ! look forward to your next post. Keith.

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Old 22nd Apr 2008, 22:41
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Please stand by. New challenge coming!

OK! Here we are. Start guessing!



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Old 23rd Apr 2008, 05:01
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Sikorsky S51 or the licence-built Westland Dragonfly?
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Old 23rd Apr 2008, 09:38
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Brantly-Hynes B-2 ?
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Old 23rd Apr 2008, 10:06
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Umm Sikorsky H 5 Dragonfly ???? Keith.

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Sorry SteveF just read your entry, same thing different numbers, its yours if correct ! Keith.
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Stevef was the first to correctly identify the Sikorsky S51/H-5/HO3S that is in the Army Aviation Museum at Ft. Rucker, AL.



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Old 23rd Apr 2008, 15:02
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This won't be unidentified for long!

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Old 24th Apr 2008, 13:19
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Bit of a mystery ship ,but a few thoughts; twin-engined piston,boost gauge at top,possibly rpm gauges mid-left, prop synchroniser top left,other engine stuff right,,a/h lower,so probably not `important`,no visible ASI,unless it is the `tape` at left,radio callsign in middle,and what looks like a `dymo tape` note` u/c inoperative` next to the cowl flap handles down the centre....
could it be the CH-Vt V173/XF5U Pancake ?
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Old 24th Apr 2008, 15:11
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This aircraft was not from the USA, Sycamore. Prototype first flew in 1940. Two engines as you say. Two crew.
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Was it a `War `trophy from Germany or Japan ?
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