Silhouette challenge

[RETDPI]

I wasn't expecting to be given that one
O.K. this won't last long but when its bubbled might have some of us thinking " but of course"!

[S'land]

Looks a bit like the Hall PH-3.

[RETDPI]

Hi S'land,
Probably because it is a Hall PH-3,
Well done

A lovely American 30's boat that lasted until WW2

You have control.
RETDPI

[S'land]

Thanks RETDPI. As you say a lovely boat.

Staying with the 'maritime' theme here is the next challenge.

[skytrain10]

Shavrov Sh-7 I believe?

If so Open House...

[S'land]

skytrain10 has it, the Shavrov Sh-7 it is. Design started in late 1938 with water trails in the spring of 1940. The first flight was in June 1940 and it was declared ready for series production in December 1940. However, WWII stopped the production and only one prototype was produced.

[evansb]

The front elevation drawing is incomplete. Note the tailplane had a biplane structure and three rudders.

[S'land]

How about the Blackburn GP?

[evansb]

Sorry, not a Blackburn GP. Not from Great Britain. 10 were ordered, only one was produced.

[S'land]

Hmmm! In that case let's try the Grigorovich GASN?

[evansb]

Yes, spot on Well done The Grigorovitch Stchetinin GASN SH1, the world's first maritime torpedo bomber. First flown in 1917. You have control.

[S'land]

Thanky very much. Let's get away from Flying Boats, Float Planes and Amphibians for a while .

[S'land]

Almost 24 hours and no takers, must be time for a clue. This aircraft is not to be confused with its 'younger' brother.

[Jamesel]

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Is it a Bücker Bü 182 "Kornett"? Lovely looking little thing ...
If so, open house.
Cheers

[S'land]

Well done Jamesel it is the Bücker Bü 182 ‘Kornett’ (Ensign in English). It was a single seat trainer developed in 1938 to train pilots in dive bombing techniques. It could carry 4 x 1,5 kg bombs on external racks. Only four aircraft are believed to have been built, all of which were destroyed in 1943/1944. As you say, a lovely looking little thing.

[evansb]

Correctly name the aircraft, from top to bottom, and then have a merry Christmas!

[barit1]

Gripen
Draken
105 (XT?)
???
Viggen

but - when & where? Linköping? Malmslatt?

[Kieron Kirk]

Grippen

Draken

Saab 105

Lansen

Viggen


Ciarain.

[evansb]

Kieron Kirk is correct. Bonus point if you can provide the alternate designation for the SAAB 105. Extra bonus point if you can name the missing aircraft that was late for the photo shoot.

Bri

[Kieron Kirk]

SK.60

Which SAAB a/c was not there? Are there any "Tunnen" still flying?

Ciarain.