What Cockpit? MK VI

[Noyade]

Thanks Mel and thanks for the clue.

Didn't see this on your list....unfortunately Google Image just laughs in my face and finds the original image with ease.
So, yeah, it's a crazy idea, but the boffins in the lab think it might work and as they're a bit depressed at the moment, since nothing is working lately, I should try it...just for them...

Try it from your end and see if GI finds it. Cheers.

[MReyn24050]

The control column looks as though the aircraft might be Russian or Polish 1930s fighter aircraft.

[Noyade]

Russian 1930s fighter aircraft.

Yes it is.......

(Heading to work now)

[Kitbag]

With my extreme ignorance of 1930s Soviet aircraft how about the Polikarpov I-15?

[MReyn24050]

No, not the Polikarpov I-15 more like the Polikarpov I-16 I think.

[Noyade]

Polikarpov I-16

Well done mate. Your control Mel.

[MReyn24050]

Thanks Graeme. Using your patented method try this one:-

[Noyade]

patented method

Patent Pending mate.

As always, knowing nothing about cockpit instruments, I will await your "external" clues. And I have no idea why that bar covers some of the instruments? But is it possible, since mine was Russian and you having been searching for Russians, could this also be a Russian?

My Sunday is coming to an end, I hope yours continues to be enjoyable.
Cheers!

[MReyn24050]

It is Russian Graeme. Weather here sunny but still a slight chill in the breeze. Not the Polikarpov I-15.

[Noyade]

Morning Mel.

I've tried what a call the "Morten Squadron Signal Tour", but no success.

Another Russian fighter of the same period as the Polikarpov?

[MReyn24050]

Hi Graeme.

Another Russian fighter of the same period as the Polikarpov?

It is a Polikarpov aircraft.

[Noyade]

It is a Polikarpov aircraft.

Thanks mate. I did look and find no obvious similarity, but to rule it out...the I-153?

[MReyn24050]

Not the I-153 but the aircraft is a biplane.

[Noyade]

Righto. Thanks mate. Only two Polikarpov aircraft on your list.

I'll try the Polikarpov R-5? I found a SIM picture of it, didn't look right, but gotta start somewhere.

[MReyn24050]

You have it Graeme. The Polikarpov R-5 Here is the actual photograph.


It can also be found on Google Images.
You have control.

[Noyade]

Thanks Mel. Rapidly approaching midnight here so I'll make it Open House.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

[MReyn24050]

Open House! Well here is something a bit different, whilst the instrument panel is not totally visible the photograph is showing the aircraft's cockpits.

[Ridge Runner]

Dutch, Mel?

[MReyn24050]

This one is not Dutch RR. Great to see you back on PPrUne.

[Noyade]

G'day Mel.

Airspeed AS.45?