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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 07:22
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It's not German Martin.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 08:26
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Morning all....American?

Yes, I know I'm fishing!
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 08:57
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Hook in mouth - it is indeed a yankee-doodle.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 10:07
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Verville-Packard R1?
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 10:18
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The question mark makes me think you are not confident.

It is indeed Ken.

Also known as the Verville-Packhard (Sperry) VCP-R.

It's all yours.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 10:27
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Its just that I found 3 different pictures, and whereas one more or less matched, the tail in yours seemed smaller. Down to the angle of the photo I guess.

Next one follows shortly.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 10:37
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Here we go:

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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 11:24
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Very challenging!

T-tail, bubble canopy, and a retractable.

Photographed on a sunny day maybe in Eastern Europe......
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:18
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Summary of the aircraft is spot on.

As to where the photo was taken I am not sure, but it is not an eastern European aircraft.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:30
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I've found something very similar, but with a small ventral fin, made in France.

Rotax engine?
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:30
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Is it from a glider manufacturer?
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:38
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A leading question RR....the manufacturer has produced unpowered gliders but is probably best known for this particular machine.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:46
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Well to me the back end looks very much a sailplane!
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:47
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I'll punt Swiss...
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:50
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I'll wade in and suggest that its a Grob?
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 12:51
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Not Swiss LM.

I don't want to lead anyone down the wrong track....so this may help. It was built from the outset as a motor glider, hence the sailplane style tail.

And not a Grob RR
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 13:01
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Hoffmann H-40
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 13:04
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Good Afternoon skytrain,

Could it be the Valentin Taifun ?

I'm just finishing my lunchbreak, so if correct, please declare Open House.
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Old 23rd Jun 2010, 13:05
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Is it made by Valentin?

Sod it TC!
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Hi Spook....sorry, not a Hoffmann.
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