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Old 14th Sep 2011, 09:59
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But you are not talking about Fairchild-Dornier 728, are you Skytrain?
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 10:00
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Guys, going out now so if someone identifies it and 2 of you are confident the answer is correct then please carry on with the next challenge.

Edit, Reg, no, not the Fairchild-Dornier 728.
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the ACCA????
Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft - a Dornier 328J with its mid/aft fuselage and empennage replaced with advanced composite materials. The ACCA is a Lockheed Martin demonstrator to advance composite usage on next-generation tactical air mobility transports for the US Air Force Research Laboratory.
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 10:09
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Morning Guys,

Short on time lately and just grabbing a quick coffee.

is it the Lockheed Martin X-55 Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA) ??

Lockheed Martin X-55 Advanced Composite Cargo Aircraft (ACCA) - Kaskus - The Largest Indonesian Community

Edit: Pipped to it I see !! OK, so count me as one vote to go ahead Catchya later if possible!!
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 10:13
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If you need another (independent ) opinion, I'll second TC and this should go to RR
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Thanks boys. I'm afraid it has to be OPEN HOUSE though
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No takers? Well, have a go at this....

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Old 14th Sep 2011, 12:50
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NU-25 Kunang ?
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 13:13
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No mate, not that
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 13:35
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Druine D.31 Turbulent?
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 13:58
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Not that either!!!
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 15:44
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Clue 1: 65hp Conti
Clue 2: British

RR
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 15:52
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Afternoon. Initial though was a Rollason Condor....but not aware of any open cockpit variants. A conversion Martin?
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 15:54
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Blimey Ken, and I thought I'd slip it in while you were sunning yourself! Not a Condor and not a conversion. RR
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The fact that it is wooden should be a clue
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 16:18
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No. 10712. Shield Xyla?
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Old 14th Sep 2011, 16:26
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Skwinty has it!!!! Xyla being Greek for wood!!!!!

Shield Xyla
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Thanks Ridge Runner,

I declare OPEN HOUSE.
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http://www.pprune.org/aviation-histo...lenge-982.html
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Old 15th Sep 2011, 05:57
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Well, at least Skwinty got it it with less clues than I at the time .

Good afternoon Graeme.
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