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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:36
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I think it's time to ask about the engine.
I see 4 exhaust pipes.
What's the magic number? 4, 8 or 12 cilynders?

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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:43
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Wossa cilynders?
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:43
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What's the magic number? 4, 8 or 12 cilynders?
12 cylinders it is.

I think it's a Letov S-8 ?
Your thoughts are correct Sinco. It is the Letov S-8 from Czechoslovakia. That engine is a Napier Lion.



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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:45
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Wot a shame......



An absolute doddle.....
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:47
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Fiat 7002 I believe.
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:47
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already posted (by me)
Fiat 7002.

Wossa cilynders?
being pilots such gentlemen they always have more cylinders than normal people...

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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:47
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Absolutely Ken.

Posted before, but let's keep things moving.

All yours.
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:56
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Thanks David.

Another....I will be in the garden for a while, so will check in a little later:

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Old 19th Jun 2011, 13:57
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...and I will be in the kitchen for a while, so will also check in a little later
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 14:13
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OK HP.

Disregard the top hat, try a hard hat.

Yours truly 30 years ago....

Mission Commander, Red Flag, Nevada.


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Old 19th Jun 2011, 15:33
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Taken a break to see what's happening, but all quiet...so what's cooking David?

A clue to be going on with....German engine, but not a German aircraft.
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 16:11
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so what's cooking David?
Duck mate, x 2.

Yours a recce jobber?
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 16:28
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2 or 3 seater?
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 16:41
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Ken,

Since only you and I seem to be on line, I'll try to keep you company.
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Old 19th Jun 2011, 17:14
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Evening David...gardening done. Lamb for us tonight

2 seater trainer...not recce.

Since only you and I seem to be on line, I'll try to keep you company.
Cheers mate, always welcome. I see HP is out there too though.
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Morning all....nothing overnight so time for another clue. This was the first aircraft to be designed and built in this particular country.
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Old 20th Jun 2011, 09:14
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Good morning Ken.

It's standing up well innit!

Unfortunately I'm very busy until lunchtime at least.

Is it East European?
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Old 20th Jun 2011, 09:22
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It does seem to have lasted longer than I expected!
It is from an eastern European country.
Do you want another view of it?
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Old 20th Jun 2011, 09:30
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Personally no mate, because I have to go now.

Catch you around noon.
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Old 20th Jun 2011, 11:09
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Siemens engine?

Found a Letov.
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