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Old 30th Aug 2011, 11:54
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Blume Bl.502
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 12:20
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Good afternoon gentlemen

Lunch-break!

Originally Posted by LM
Yours reminds me of the Ambrosini F4 Rondone somewhat
Good call I recon mate
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 12:29
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Good call I recon mate
I think so too having now seen the Ambrosini.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 12:35
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Looks as if Ken is having to do some w o r k .....

This post was made at 1345 Prune time!!!
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 12:47
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Been working, so first opportunity to take a look.

LM, not the Ambrosini F4 but you are very close

Not the Blume or IAR823.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 12:52
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The Ambrosini F7 Rodone it is David. Early version with the F4 tail. This particular aircraft still flying today.



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Old 30th Aug 2011, 12:55
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It must be the F7 then.

I-ADRE.

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Old 30th Aug 2011, 13:08
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Thanks Ken.

Simple typo on my part. I found the photo above and there was no mistaking your silhouette and the background detail.

Here's an interesting ship....

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Old 30th Aug 2011, 13:15
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Dan Wright Nemesis NXT?
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 13:25
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Looks similar but no.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 13:39
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Intrepid
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 13:41
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Another good try mate.

Isn't that one designed as a two-seater?
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 14:00
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Last offering before I go home.

'Osprey GP-5' Super Sport Racer Reno
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 14:04
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Yes, the Intrepid is a 2 seater.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 14:04
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Got there!

Your thread.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 14:10
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OPEN HOUSE.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 14:11
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Go home fast!
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 14:15
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I drive a modified supercharged Cooper S so I will give it a go.
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Girlie car mate.
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Old 30th Aug 2011, 15:04
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No, it's ghey, blows everything else off.

Still OPEN HOUSE as I am going to be busy for a while.
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