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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:17
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Caproni AP-1
Bingo, well done, yes it's the Caproni AP.1



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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:22
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Just realised both my answers are the same aeroplane.

Now what would you like - sumfin' very old, newish, or in between?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:27
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newish would be good
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:30
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OK then....

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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:42
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Is it the Belite Trike?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:43
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Nice try mate, but no.

Ain't that one got fixed Fowler flaps?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 10:54
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I'm guessing its a homebuilt, Ken?
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David says yes.
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Ain't that one got fixed Fowler flaps?
Now I've looked I see it has - it was just an educated guess as the shape looked about right

Presume as Martin speculates, it's a homebuild job?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 11:00
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Yes - as I said above.
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 11:02
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Something bigger maybe....the Just Aircraft Escapade?

Edit, assuming correct will have to be Open House as will not have much chance to look in for the rest of the day.
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 11:07
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It is indeed.

Your turn.

....and be gentle with us.....
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 12:36
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He's gone....
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 12:37
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He declared OH!! Unf i don't have anything, David. Do you?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 12:38
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I missed his edit.

Want one? A big bipe or small?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 12:53
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Big one then:

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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 13:12
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A sidestrand?

Edit: Forget that, I know what I mean but i got the wrong name!
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 13:28
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British, Torpedo Bomber?
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 13:33
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Not British - either bombs or a torpedo.
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Old 23rd Feb 2012, 13:34
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Ah... a jap, then??
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