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a good Lightning pilot but not a good scout then, David?
I guess that gives you twelve hours to get it, then!
Graeme sent me this one some months ago as a teaser
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There's no pleasing some!!!!
That's my editing again as I think you know mate! The edit? I put the u/c back (I thought it as retractable and deleted it!)
RR
That's my editing again as I think you know mate! The edit? I put the u/c back (I thought it as retractable and deleted it!)
RR
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It is Ken!!!!
Source: VEF
Acquired: 1939
Type: twin-engine multi-purpose military aircraft
Engine: Two 350-hp 7-cylinder Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah IX air-cooled radials Dimensions Length: 9 m Wing Span: 12.4 m Height: 3.3 m Max Speed: 330 km/hr (est.)
Range: 560 km (est.)
Maximum Ceiling: 6.800 (est.)
Known Serial Numbers: none
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Source: VEF
Acquired: 1939
Type: twin-engine multi-purpose military aircraft
Engine: Two 350-hp 7-cylinder Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah IX air-cooled radials Dimensions Length: 9 m Wing Span: 12.4 m Height: 3.3 m Max Speed: 330 km/hr (est.)
Range: 560 km (est.)
Maximum Ceiling: 6.800 (est.)
Known Serial Numbers: none
Notes
- designed by J.D.Akerman (with input from VEF) and built by VEF.
- fixed undercarriage, primarily wood construction, suitable for communications duties, light bomber and a multi-engine trainer.
- construction began in 1937.
- Sept.4, 1939 - first flight of the JDA-10M, conducted at Spilve by Karlis Alksnis.
- Pilot J.Abolins, who flew the JDA on a number of occasions, reports that on the takeoff run the aircraft had a strong tendency to pull to the side which had to be countered with unbalanced throttle to the two engines.
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Morgan Aeroworks Cougar 2 + 2 maybe...?
Looks like I'm out on the road again tomorrow so Open House if I've got it right.
Best regards
John
Looks like I'm out on the road again tomorrow so Open House if I've got it right.
Best regards
John
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The late shift strikes again! Well done John, it is the Morgan Aeroworks Cougar from Australia. 
Despite its appearance it is actually an all metal 4 seater.
drawbarz has declared Open House.
Despite its appearance it is actually an all metal 4 seater.drawbarz has declared Open House.
