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Old 18th Apr 2012, 17:26
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RR has gone, so does anyone wish to second me?

If not it's probably a stalled thread until maybe tomorrow.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 17:44
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Would agree - its the XF4D-1 Skyray.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 18:01
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Good evening Ken, and thank you.

In that case control goes to sabredog.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 18:05
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PM for skytrain.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 18:14
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Thank you,Skytrain10.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 19:06
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Is it the Gonzalez Gil Pazo GP-1 aircraft from Spain?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 20:06
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It is indeed. Well done.
YHC
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 20:45
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Thanks Sabredog. Here is the next SC:

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Old 18th Apr 2012, 21:31
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The first Curtiss CW-20 ?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 21:42
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Afternoon Brian.

Kill confirmed mate...



Unfortunately, I was looking in France...

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Old 18th Apr 2012, 21:57
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Thanks for the photo, mate! . Should I wait for Karlark's confirmation, or post a new one ?
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 22:13
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Sorry, making breakfast.

Should I wait for Karlark's confirmation, or post a new one ?
Every bump/protuberance matches the Curtiss in my opinion. Post a new one.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 22:46
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Heading out now mate. I'll catch up with your challenge this afternoon. Cheers.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 22:55
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Sorry, I was in transit. The twin tails did not fool you, it is the first CW-20.
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Hi Noyade.
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Old 18th Apr 2012, 22:55
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Okay, here goes:
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Old 19th Apr 2012, 04:35
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Curtiss Model 40 Carrier Pigeon?

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Old 19th Apr 2012, 07:45
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Yes, mate, it is a Curtiss Carrier Pigeon II. You have control.
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Old 19th Apr 2012, 08:07
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Thanks Brian.



Hi Noyade.
Big Hi right back at cha mate.
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Old 19th Apr 2012, 08:52
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Evening Graeme - CASA C-202 Halcon?
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Old 19th Apr 2012, 08:55
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Tis indeed Ken.

Your control.
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