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Old 2nd Feb 2013, 18:30
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Clue time: Those pipes are connected to a P&W R-2800 "Double Wasp"
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Old 2nd Feb 2013, 21:09
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Convair 340...?
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Old 2nd Feb 2013, 22:44
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No, not a Convair 340. It was originally a military type.
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Old 3rd Feb 2013, 12:23
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Grumman?..
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Old 3rd Feb 2013, 12:43
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Yes, from Grumman's "Iron Works".
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Grumman XTB3F1 ?
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Old 3rd Feb 2013, 18:29
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LM you are very, very close. The mystery aircraft entered serial production, and after naval service some were modified for forest fire suppression.
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Old 3rd Feb 2013, 19:12
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Grumman AF Guardian ?
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Old 3rd Feb 2013, 21:31
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Yes, LM, it is the Grumman AF-2 Guardian. You have control.
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Old 4th Feb 2013, 09:06
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It will have to be OH I'm afraid.
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Old 8th Feb 2013, 23:28
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Identify the aircraft:
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Old 9th Feb 2013, 02:04
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Can it be as easy as: DH Comet 4?
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Old 9th Feb 2013, 02:14
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Yes, it is a Comet 4C. You have control.
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Old 9th Feb 2013, 02:17
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Many thanks, Open House please.
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Old 10th Feb 2013, 17:51
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Quiet, isn't it?

Try this:

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Old 10th Feb 2013, 19:45
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Helicopter...?
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Old 11th Feb 2013, 06:27
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Yes, a rotary-winged aircraft.
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Old 11th Feb 2013, 20:17
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Must be my `namesake` then..OH if correct..taken at M-W possibly...?
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Old 11th Feb 2013, 20:23
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In reply to your previous, I nearly posted 'you have control'!

Yes, a Sycamore, Sycamore.

OPEN HOUSE...
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Old 17th Feb 2013, 15:15
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I hereby declare this thread as DEAD.
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