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Old 10th Jan 2011, 12:28
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Oh, that's why the upper wing was so uneven..... And the propellers so.....
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 12:38
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The props are counter-rotating.
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 12:46
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Artnoon LM,

Crouch-Bolas Dragonfly ?

Having a crappy day and making the most of a short lunch break. Have to be open house as I'm going to be very very busy for the rest of the day!
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 12:59
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There we go.
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 13:05
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Bingo Stig.

The Crouch-Bolas Dragonfly it is.

Counter-rotating 9' props, twin tails; controlled airflow, slots and full flaps gave STOL operations. It could take-off and land in 30', and observers described how, while flying as slow as 16 mph, the plane was able to go up and down at 50-70° angles.
TC has declared Open House.

Looks like a race between RD and RR.......
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 13:08
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You go ahead, I have to run a couple of errands .
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 13:22
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Hey guys,

We're about to hit 20,000 replies on the thread.
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 13:41
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easy one....
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 14:11
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Hi Martin. Looks like a Max Holste MH.52G?
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 14:37
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you mean at St Cyr l'Ecole airfield near Paris in May 1957?
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 15:38
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...doesn't the world love a smartass.....
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 15:50
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All of us.
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 17:54
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Wossa goin' on or not?

Has somebody been lost on a ridge somewhere in the fog?
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 18:14
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Q: What`s the difference between a German and a shopping trolley?

A. A shopping trolley has a mind of its own.

......oooooooooooooooooopssssssss.....
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 18:16
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Originally Posted by RegDep
you mean at St Cyr l'Ecole airfield near Paris in May 1957?
A bit slack on the details there Reg; you didn't mention it was the 30th !!

Dunno the time though, pity it was a cloudy day, 'coz we could have whiled away the time having a good guess

Off home now, seeya later folks!
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 18:17
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 18:24
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What tat said this:

All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin. And therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words "Ich bin ein Berliner!"
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 18:55
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A bit slack on the details there Reg; you didn't mention it was the 30th
Just wanted to leave the last show-off to you TC. Works with LM, too.
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 19:36
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Works with LM, too.
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Old 10th Jan 2011, 19:52
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RR,

Almost six hours now mate!!!!!

Wotcha doin'??????

Goodnight all.
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