Silhouette challenge

[Lightning Mate]

That's it's exact name, but most of us accept a general name so as not to be pedantic, as some people have been in the past.

I mean, what's the difference between a Spitfire Mk14 and 16 -they are Spitfires.

[skytrain10]

Thanks RegDep...it was Aerofiles where I found the photo's but could'nt see one that matched! But after posting I a photo of the one B-7 Sport (NC869N) which was converted from the B-4 and I'm sure that was your aircraft. An excellent challenge!

Standy-by gentlemen.

[skytrain10]

Looks like our posts crossed there.....

Here's an interesting machine.....will it go quickly?



That prop comes very close to the ground!

[Lightning Mate]

How interesting..

Looks like the pilot and gunner sit almost side by side.

[skytrain10]

Looks like the pilot and gunner sit almost side by side.

They do don't they....

[Lightning Mate]

Is it a Dufeaux C-1?

[skytrain10]

Thought it would go quickly! I think there is some question over whether its the C1 or C2, so I would have accepted either. All yours LM.

[Lightning Mate]

Thanks mate. C1 or C2 I'm not sure.

Here's another before I set off home:



Catch you all in an hour.

[skytrain10]

Trying to get a perspective...presume we are viewing it from slightly behind? Guessing its a twin jet?

[Lightning Mate]

The view is from the right rear quarter.

It is not a twin-jet.

[Lightning Mate]

The "hump" in front of the fin is the left wingtip.

[skytrain10]

Lets try the other obvious route....no visible signs of power, so perhaps its a glider?

The Bristol XLRQ navy assault glider?

[Lightning Mate]

Bingo mate - you've got your own back!

The lights are on, the curtain is coming up, and you enter stage left.

[skytrain10]

Thanks David....

Another quick one:



Just breaking for dinner now, so will check-in a little later

[Lightning Mate]

The only original photographs are taken on the ground and the retractable undercarriage is lowered.

I removed the gear and put it in what I think is a fairly representative nose-down glide attitude.

I would estimate that the lift/drag ratio would have been about 12.

I know......I know..... I'll bugger off.

[Lightning Mate]

That's a ringer for the CAIC WZ-10.

[skytrain10]

I would estimate that the lift/drag ratio would have been about 12.

I was thinking it was more like 14! Only joking, haven't a clue really.

Time for my pasta now...

[skytrain10]

It is the WZ-10 David



Back to you!

[RegDep]

Mi-28

If so, OPEN HOUSE

The second line only to satisfy the forum requirement for minimum length of message...

Edit: Boohoo

[Lightning Mate]

Sharpen up RegDep and standby......