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Wow! I originally said it was a Macchi C.200. Can you imagine a mere Colonial boy getting it right? Who would have thought? Actually, I was born in Alberta, to Albertan parents. I said it was a Macchi C.200, and perhaps I am right. My genetic origins are so far east of Colonial you couldn't imagine. Yup, us Canucks can get stuff right now and then.
Happy Hanukkah! Bri.
Happy Hanukkah! Bri.
After further research I have found another photograph which is from the Macchi Mc.200 "Saetta" located at the US Air Force Museum. Which confirms that it is indeed the Macchi Mc.200.
So, I guess kitbag the wheel in the background belongs to another aircraft in this museum
http://www.venturapublications.com/n...hi-MC200.shtml
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Thank you WhiskeyNovember. You are quite correct and I admit I did post the last photograph from the ***** as I was at a loss for an answer and also for this one. I put them up with the aim of getting an indication of the possible answer but of the other 95+ correct answers I have used my own knowkledge. I do not see anywhere in the "rules" that one cannot use other means to find the answer in fact it is encouraged.
from that website:-
I apologise for not making that clear, if I have offended any prune members and if they so desire I will withdraw.
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from that website:-
Q. May I use outside materials to help me arrive at the correct answer?
A. Yes! You are welcome to use whatever outside sources you can find to help you find the right answer, including books, websites, and more. That's really the whole point of this - to help you broaden your knowledge and love of aircraft. Who knows what interesting aircraft, stories, and websites you might run into, even if you don't happen to find the correct answer.
A. Yes! You are welcome to use whatever outside sources you can find to help you find the right answer, including books, websites, and more. That's really the whole point of this - to help you broaden your knowledge and love of aircraft. Who knows what interesting aircraft, stories, and websites you might run into, even if you don't happen to find the correct answer.
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P.S. - It would be fun to continue to post the photos....after the answers have been revealed....to discuss how tricky they were. Heck, grab some of your own photos and put on a creative contest of your own! Now THAT could be fun!
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Mel, you have nothing to apologise for so far as I am concerned. Part of the distinguished cognoscenti of this valuable forum.
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Thank you for your support Treadders, which I sincerly appreciate. It certainly was not my intention to deceive other members. My failing was as WhiskeyNovember rightly states was not identifying the source of the photograph and that is something I regret most sincerly.
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Mel, I agree with the majority of responses - absolutely no problem.
Besides, it gives me an opportunity to follow up with another picture, without being accused of starting a "Which Dunlop?" thread.
I found this when researching Ramsgate Airport - it's the late 30s. What's the aircraft. Can anyone beat Mel or Bri to the answer?
Besides, it gives me an opportunity to follow up with another picture, without being accused of starting a "Which Dunlop?" thread.
I found this when researching Ramsgate Airport - it's the late 30s. What's the aircraft. Can anyone beat Mel or Bri to the answer?
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Well spotted, Kitbag. Of course I meant "Dunlop" in the generic sense 
I see I didn't make it clear enough in my post - this was taken at Ramsgate. I would like to know what the aircraft is.
I see I didn't make it clear enough in my post - this was taken at Ramsgate. I would like to know what the aircraft is.
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Many thanks Gentlemen for your support which is much appreciated. As for India Four Two's my first thoughts were an aircraft from a certain manufacturer from the West Country i.e. Bristol Bombay but then being sensible the wing is too low and also the Bombay had radial engines. You say that this photograph was taken late 1930s. Was this aircraft one of only three built?
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I42, touche, serves me right for not reading the text properly!
BTW is that a German Hasselblad camera being used by the shady character in the middle of the group? The cut of his jacket is certainly Germanic
BTW is that a German Hasselblad camera being used by the shady character in the middle of the group? The cut of his jacket is certainly Germanic
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No clues on this one Mel.
What we have is a twin or tri engined, medium sized low wing military (hopefully) monoplane parked in an English airfield and sporting English tyres. And fixed undercarridge too boot.
Anyone confirm what uniform the fellow has on?
What we have is a twin or tri engined, medium sized low wing military (hopefully) monoplane parked in an English airfield and sporting English tyres. And fixed undercarridge too boot.
Anyone confirm what uniform the fellow has on?
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Point of order Mel, I think the only Segrave II made was actually G-ACMI(very nearly a coincidence given Akubra's earlier comment!) The other metal Segraves were G-ABFP & G-ABFR.
I haven't tracked much regarding the Piaggio variants, but FWIW I think you're right. I seem unable to reconcile fixed undercarriage twin non radial engine aircraft with two blade prop (note no prop visible in the pic) with a British military aircraft in the time frame we've been given.
Unless someone knows better?
I haven't tracked much regarding the Piaggio variants, but FWIW I think you're right. I seem unable to reconcile fixed undercarriage twin non radial engine aircraft with two blade prop (note no prop visible in the pic) with a British military aircraft in the time frame we've been given.
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Have you got a photo Mel?
All I can find is the Segrave I and its engines sit well below the centerline of the wing.
I have read the II version had a new wing spar, so its very possible the engines sit allot higher.
All I can find is the Segrave I and its engines sit well below the centerline of the wing.
I have read the II version had a new wing spar, so its very possible the engines sit allot higher.