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Old 20th Jun 2012, 11:11
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Nope! It was built and flew!

Correction - it was built but I haven't seen evidence that it flew, only taxiied!

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 11:37
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Mmm, well the shape is right - would this be the Thorp T-17 that was developed in to the Wing Derringer?
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 11:50
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Not that, Ken!

Edit: I see the resemblance though!

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:09
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Oh well it was worth a try....there is something familiar about the shape and window layout. A 1960's design...?
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:14
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I'll be honest and say that I don't know. It is certainly 20th century! Information about it seems very sparse!

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:15
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Ok.....let's try another tact...European design?
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:20
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nope! sorry.

Edit:

Not American
Not European
Not African

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:34
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That limit's it a little, so from Asia or perhaps Australia?
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:38
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Not from there either, mate!!!!

Edit: let's say it is from before 1991!

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 12:45
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out for lunch in a moment so that's an hour or so for you to find it!! I'm certain you will now although I can only find one refernce to it on the internet!
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 14:49
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Just looking in at coffee break so can't stop!

I take it that "not American" rules out from the entire continent, North and South?

Might as well rule it out, but I don't think New Zealand has been mentioned

Oh well, back to work
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 14:54
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Hi Trevor,

Not america at all, mate. Not a kiwi either!

There was a clue earlier - four posts ago (#9489)!

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 15:44
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I was going to post another clue but as I'm all alone I won't!!!
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 15:50
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You're not alone - I've just got home after being in a building with no internet for much of the day.
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ah ... there is life!!!!
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 16:02
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....although I can only find one refernce to it on the internet!
Does that include the line drawing?

Not European
Does that preclude Scandinavia and Russia in your book?

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 16:05
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yes and ..... I don't regard Scandinavia or Russia as Europe
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 16:07
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So it's one of them? (bearing in mind that "Scandinavia" comprises more than one country).........
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Old 20th Jun 2012, 16:08
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Yes - see my clue above at #9489

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Old 20th Jun 2012, 16:12
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Unfortunately I have to go in 20 minutes - still not internet at the new place!

Usual rules apply!

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