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Old 16th Nov 2011, 19:12
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Cryptic v2.0

Since we lost the previous cryptic thread, let me start you again with this:

Aircraft.

Portly regent.
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Old 16th Nov 2011, 19:23
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Lockheed C-130?
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Old 16th Nov 2011, 19:25
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If you are thinking of a Fat Albert I don't believe it is accurate to call Albert a regent

Of course I could be all wrong and you are not thinking of a Hercules.
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Avro Tudor VIII ??
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I don't believe it is accurate to call Albert a regent
King George VI's first name was Albert.
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Not another navel gazing quiz surely!

The title of the forum is Aviation History and Nostalgia and not Spotters Corner. Are these odd threads not better in another forum where the proponents can indulge themselves totally?

I realise that some may disagree but it had to be said and I would like a moderators view on the subject if possible.
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I am not sure what happened with the last cryptic thread, but I suspect it was pulled by its originator due to the fact that it "stalled" very quickly, and appears to have done so again! Threads such as these only maintain an interest if they keep moving. We have seen similar instances on other aircraft ID threads...once it stops, people soon move on elsewhere.

As for where the thread should be, as a regular on Silhouette Challenge I believe that is in it's rightful place as ultimately it is largely historical in terms of its content and is clearly aviation related. I am not sure how to place this one as it is perhaps outside of the forum's title, however I suspect it is in the right place to get the best level of interest.
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Old 17th Nov 2011, 19:55
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I deleted it for several reasons including that mentioned above, and a vague feeling that it didn't belong here as it developed, or probably, anywhere. I've also realised that many people don't get 'cryptic', unfortunately...

As for this re-start attempt, 24 hours and no response from the poster despite some good guesses...

FUEL - OFF
STARTER - MOTOR FOR 30 SECONDS
STARTER - OFF

...and all those other things for a hung start. I suspect this thread will be towed back to the hangar as well!

I do hope that people will enjoy the other challenges here, as long as there's a reasonable stock of possibilities. The supply is, however, at best finite.

Good luck!

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I agree with skytrain.

However, if posters do not respond to other peoples' posts/guesses then the thread will die rapidly due to boredom.

The original poster of this "new" thread was online late on the 16th and offered no responses whatsoever.

Should anyone wish to see how it should be done, then look at "Heikkis' Silhouette Challenge".

So, Flap40, how about responding. If not, I might post another one - at least it would be closely monitored.
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Old 18th Nov 2011, 07:18
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Sorry, all. Computer failure put me out of action.

Fat Albert / C130 / Hercules was the answer that I was looking for so it's over to Sabredog.
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Many thanks,Flaps40.
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An airfield....

"Oi'l get that Wing Commander....."
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Coltishall?
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Old 18th Nov 2011, 08:56
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Hello mate.

I'm afraid not.
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Wanna clue Monty?
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North Weald?
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Not North Weald I'm afraid.
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Think we probably need a clue here David....
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Standby then.......
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Two clues.....




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