Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge
The Swedish built BA-4 ?
Wot you doing up so early on a Sunday?
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Brissel Beaufort...OH if correct
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The photo is grainy, but the image has all the hallmarks of a Beaufort. ). The tail-wheel was retractable on some marks.. No other aircraft type even faintly resembles it. I had to paint out the RAF roundel and the letter "A" to the right of the roundel before posting. Curved alloy extensions were added later to the tailing edges to improve dive handling.
I'll see if I can relocate the source of the photo.
I'll see if I can relocate the source of the photo.
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Look closer and you can see the outline of the leading edge of the vertical stab. To the right of your yellow outline.. It is faint but it is visible. Tail wheel? What tail wheel? The aircraft was deemed slow, so improvements were made to give it a few extra knots. The Australian made Beauforts had completely enclosed landing gear, and different antenna.
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Evening David...good to see some activity on a Sunday. Been out and about today now that the weather has picked up a bit.
Are we looking at a somewhat high tailed aircraft flying towards us? Do I see a pusher prop?
Are we looking at a somewhat high tailed aircraft flying towards us? Do I see a pusher prop?
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The silhouette reminds me of the Japanese Linnet I, and II, man-powered aircraft. I'll say it is the Nihon University's Linnet I..
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