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Old 17th Apr 2012, 23:44
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Well Ken, what year of Observer's do you recommend here?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 00:55
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The mystery aircraft was a one-off, but it was a landmark design, so it may not be in The Observers Book of Aircraft. It was probably in the 1950 edition of Jane's All The World's Aircraft.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 03:26
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Thanks for the clue, is it the Texas AG-1 Cropduster?



Edit; open house if correct.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 07:31
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Karlark is correct. The Texas A&M AG-1 was also known as the Weick AG-1, who went on to design the Piper Pawnee. As requested, it is OPEN HOUSE
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 07:33
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Good grief evansb - wot you doing up at this time?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 08:53
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Keeping the ball rolling:

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Old 18th Apr 2012, 12:44
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David, I don't know what the aircraft is, but I swear that's the "Abominable Dr Phibes" at the controls....

The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971) - IMDb



Possibly USA?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 12:56
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Strewth mate - you're up late.

British.

Did you get my PM?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 13:13
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Late lunch break...is it a Ward Gnome?

About to go in to a meeting now, so if correct will have to be Open House.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 13:15
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'Tis indeed the Gnome.

You have control.

edit: crossed posts and missed your OH call - bugger.

skytrain has declared Open House.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 14:57
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is anyone else having problems uploading to Photobucket?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 14:59
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No mate...................

You can always PM it to me and I'll put it up for you.

Be quick though - I'm going home shortly.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 15:10
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ah ha.... an easy one

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Old 18th Apr 2012, 16:13
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I've got to go soon so usual rules apply!!!! RR
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 16:24
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It's similar to the Skyray, but appears to have no longitudinal control surfaces.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 16:35
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Is it the Skylancer ? - ( F5d I think )

Edit -

As I shall not be in a position to supply LM with an image to Silhouette-ise -

CHALLENGE WITHDRAWN AT 1757 BST
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 16:53
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PM for diesel addict.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 17:00
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CHALLENGE WITHDRAWN AT 1757 BST
What challenge?

Incidentally I think the wing leading edge droop on the F-5 seems to be less spanwise than in the silhouette.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 17:07
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The Douglas XF4D-1 Skyray
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 17:12
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Absolutely convincing, so if RR cannot get back I give it to you but we need a seconder.

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