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Old 21st Jan 2012, 10:01
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De Havilland Venom FB.54 (J-1704)
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 10:41
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Don't tell me; you did recognise the screwdrivers?

Sabredog is spot on, even down to the reg!
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 13:52
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No,Kitbag,just very lucky!
Open House
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 17:34
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Shall we start another thread called "Name that engine/nacelle/cowling" ?

Cuz that ain't no intake or exhaust...
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 17:51
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Okay gents, here is the next one:


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Old 21st Jan 2012, 19:28
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First thought was that dorsal scoop you see on a Cessna 337. But looking closer, this exhaust is on a trailing edge?
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 20:07
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It is an exhaust. The type served in Australia.
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 20:19
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Well,it`s not a `Kanga-roo`..
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 20:26
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I dunno, it's got me jumping around (actually, I think the little furry buggers 'hop').
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As in military mate?
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 20:31
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Built on the opposite side of the World....
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 20:48
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Convair CV-440 Metropolitan?
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 20:57
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Blunt knife, but a second stab - GAF Nomad? But I think I should see more wing if it is?
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 21:37
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Noyade is correct. The Convair 440 Metropolitan. Your turn.
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Old 21st Jan 2012, 22:38
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Thanks Brian.

Next...with some clues...

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Old 21st Jan 2012, 22:58
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Is that really a dorsal engine or have you been playing with Photoshop?
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Old 22nd Jan 2012, 02:26
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No photoshop mate, would I do that to you?
Real aircraft. Dorsal engine it is. You will find it in Mel's list for Silhouette Challenge.
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Old 22nd Jan 2012, 18:01
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The ill-fated Hammer-Hunt HH-1 "Zipper"..

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Old 22nd Jan 2012, 20:58
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Tis indeed. The Zipper that came undone.

Your control Brian.
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Old 22nd Jan 2012, 22:34
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Good one

I hereby declare OPEN HOUSE.
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Old 23rd Jan 2012, 08:28
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Easier one?...

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