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Old 15th Mar 2012, 23:16
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Avia BH-26?

If so will have to be Open House as closing down for the night now.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 02:07
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Open house.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 08:40
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Good morning/evening.

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Old 16th Mar 2012, 11:04
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Morning David. Looks terribly familiar but cant remember where I've seen it

American design?
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 11:33
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Good morning Ken.

Some time ago I posted something similar, so I'm wondering if that's what you are thinking of.

It's not American - European.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 12:53
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Is that Mutley I can see in the conning tower???
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 12:56
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I hope not mate.

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Old 16th Mar 2012, 15:09
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I reckon clues are the order of the day!!!!!
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 15:13
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I guess we know its French

Looks like its kitted out with tractor tyres!
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:08
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Apologies guys - I have been teaching.

Standby for clues - methinks a photo.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:11
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Here you go.....

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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:21
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read it in French.....the word first then the colour
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:30
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De Rouge Elytroplan?
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:37
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er ... no ......
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:42
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but something from Vicomte de Rouge, though?
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:45
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I take it all back ....

the De Rouge Elytroplan!

Specific Aircraft TypeDe Rouge ElytroplanAirport / Location FranceDescriptionComte Charles de Rouge Sisma Date shot1936

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Old 16th Mar 2012, 16:47
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It's also listed as the Giraud Elytroplan - now I know where I saw it. I posted once of its variants as a challenge a while back!
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 17:09
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I take it all back ....
Good job you did mate!

Ken, I would also have accepted Giraud.

All yours Martin.
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 17:12
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Thanks David. I can post one but I'm not sure wheen i can monitor this evening. Therefore despite my glorious triumph I will have to offer an OPEN HOUSE so that you boys can keep things moving!! RR
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Old 16th Mar 2012, 17:27
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Oh dear.

I am certainly not going to hog two OHs in a row.

Ken, Ken, Ken ?
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