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4th Nov 2021, 13:44

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And could perhaps be mistaken for American royalty.

5th Nov 2021, 03:11

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It is indeed French and 1950s

There are quite a few differences to this image - but possibly the Chablis?

5th Nov 2021, 05:56

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Noyade

There are quite a few differences to this image - but possibly the Chablis?

Indeed the Boisavia B-80 Chablis
Only 2 built.
You are in control

Perhaps Meleagertoo cares to explain his American Royal clue?
It was lost on me.

5th Nov 2021, 22:01

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B80
Beech Queen Air...

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6th Nov 2021, 06:39

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You are in control

Thanks Bear. I'm incapacitated at the moment, making my bookshelves somewhat difficult to reach.
Open House.

6th Nov 2021, 09:15

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We wish you a speedy recovery!
Open House called!

7th Nov 2021, 04:28

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Since OH...

7th Nov 2021, 12:01

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Collins X-112 perhaps.

7th Nov 2021, 15:09

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Quote:

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Collins X-112 perhaps.

a bigger pic here looks to confirm that

8th Nov 2021, 07:19

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Quote:

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Collins X-112 perhaps.

It is indeed, your control!

8th Nov 2021, 16:46

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My apologies for not replying sooner Bear - left early this morning. Unfortunately nothing immediately to hand, so will have to make the inevitable reply:

OPEN HOUSE

8th Nov 2021, 18:12

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Here's a type with an interesting history. I had never heard of it until last Friday.

8th Nov 2021, 20:46

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Jean Batten by any chance?

8th Nov 2021, 20:48

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I'd not heard of it till this Monday - the engine led me in the right direction! Rather attractive...

8th Nov 2021, 21:19

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Is that an Italian pennant on the tail ? Almost good enough to be related to the Miles Family.............

9th Nov 2021, 03:12

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Herod,

Nothing to do with Miss Batten.

O Ops,

Full marks for pennant spotting. I thought it had a lot of Miles characteristics as well.

9th Nov 2021, 08:39

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Ambrosini S1001 Grifo ?

9th Nov 2021, 13:07

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Think the guy that designed it may even have seen a Percival Gull beforehand.......!!..

9th Nov 2021, 16:38

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Jean Batten's Gull used to be in the back of Percival's Hangar at Luton in the 50's

9th Nov 2021, 17:04

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Ambrosini S1001 Grifo ?

That’s it. The one in my picture was the subject of a SAREX I participated in on Saturday. The organizer took some good natured ribbing for having chosen such an obscure aircraft.

In 1949, a Grifo (Griffin) flew 1800 nm from Senegal to Brazil in 17 hours. The crew took off with 800 litres of fuel on board - normal capacity was 140 litres! I calculate they were about 40% over gross!

OUAQUKGF Ops has control.