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2nd February 2013 | 18:30

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

Clue time: Those pipes are connected to a P&W R-2800 "Double Wasp"

2nd February 2013 | 21:09

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sycamore

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Convair 340...?

2nd February 2013 | 22:44

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

No, not a Convair 340. It was originally a military type.

3rd February 2013 | 12:23

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Lightning Mate

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Grumman?..

3rd February 2013 | 12:43

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

Yes, from Grumman's "Iron Works".

3rd February 2013 | 16:28

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Lightning Mate

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From: down south

Grumman XTB3F1 ?

3rd February 2013 | 18:29

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

LM you are very, very close. The mystery aircraft entered serial production, and after naval service some were modified for forest fire suppression.

3rd February 2013 | 19:12

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Lightning Mate

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Grumman AF Guardian ?

3rd February 2013 | 21:31

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

Yes, LM, it is the Grumman AF-2 Guardian. You have control.

4th February 2013 | 09:06

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Lightning Mate

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From: down south

It will have to be OH I'm afraid.

8th February 2013 | 23:28

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

Identify the aircraft:

9th February 2013 | 02:04

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TheiC

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From: With Wonko, outside the Asylum.

Can it be as easy as: DH Comet 4?

9th February 2013 | 02:14

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

Yes, it is a Comet 4C. You have control.

9th February 2013 | 02:17

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TheiC

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From: With Wonko, outside the Asylum.

Many thanks, Open House please.

10th February 2013 | 17:51

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TheiC

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Quiet, isn't it?

Try this:

10th February 2013 | 19:45

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sycamore

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Helicopter...?

11th February 2013 | 06:27

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TheiC

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From: With Wonko, outside the Asylum.

Yes, a rotary-winged aircraft.

11th February 2013 | 20:17

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sycamore

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Must be my `namesake` then..OH if correct..taken at M-W possibly...?

11th February 2013 | 20:23

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TheiC

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From: With Wonko, outside the Asylum.

In reply to your previous, I nearly posted 'you have control'!

Yes, a Sycamore, Sycamore.

OPEN HOUSE...

Last edited by TheiC; 11th February 2013 at 20:29.

17th February 2013 | 15:15

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evansb

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From: Timbukthree

I hereby declare this thread as DEAD.