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Old 10th May 2008, 12:48
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Might I suggest the Beaufort?
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Old 10th May 2008, 14:11
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Correct...
Cockpit Image from the excellent "Torpedo Airmen" ISBN 0-7183-0369-5
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Old 10th May 2008, 16:12
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re the Ansaldo, no sign I can find of a restored example or otherwise in USA on the web, but did find this;

http://forum.keypublishing.co.uk/sho...bleriot+n6683c

Go about 1/3 of the way down this forum page to "John Aeroclub's" fascinating resource of surviving WW1 examples. Incredible that there should be so many!
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Old 10th May 2008, 18:08
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Chaps, please forgive the temporary Thread drift but can anyone spot anything odd with the flight deck picture on http://www.pilotfriend.com/photo_alb...h%20Argosy.htm ?
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Old 10th May 2008, 18:40
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Golf Bravo Zulu

They have obviously got the wrong Argosy the picture shown is the Armstrong Whitworth A.W.650 Argosy. I think you will find this is the subject aircraft's cockpit.

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Old 11th May 2008, 00:00
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That's what I thought. Isn't accuracy wonderful.
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Old 11th May 2008, 07:18
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Open house - I've got nothing worthwhile to offer at the moment.
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Old 11th May 2008, 10:36
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Next Challenge

Here is a nice easy one to keep things moving:-

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Old 11th May 2008, 11:06
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Beechcraft something... Bonanza perhaps?
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This aircraft was not built by Beechcraft. However it does have some connection with Beech.
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Old 11th May 2008, 16:17
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Mel, check your PM.
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Bri. You are correct on this one , however check my PM to you ref the other aircraft.
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Old 12th May 2008, 16:12
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Time for a clue, depending where you are look to the east.
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Old 12th May 2008, 16:34
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Would there be a military flavour to this one?
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Yes this aircraft was designed for a military application.
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This aircraft first flew early 1950s and was powered by a 225 hp Continental O-470 engine. It was a derivative of another aircraft.
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Old 13th May 2008, 13:29
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I know you've ruled out Beechcraft.. but is it some form of T34 Mentor derivative?
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Old 13th May 2008, 15:22
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windriver. You are on the right lines with the T34 derivative.
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How about the Fuji KM-2 ??
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windriver This one was the military version the LM-1 from which the later commercial version the KM-2 was developed.

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