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1st July 2022 | 21:02

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2nd July 2022 | 07:04

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looks like a DC3 variant?

3rd July 2022 | 14:31

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Which is why I think that it isn’t! But, I very much agree with Asturias. It does look like a DC3.

3rd July 2022 | 14:55

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I think not a DC-3 variant but same engine,
I think the clue is in the window arrangement.

3rd July 2022 | 16:10

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From: Too close to Croydon for comfort

I'll take a stab with Douglas B-23?

3rd July 2022 | 17:25

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Certainly a cousin of the DC3.
Yes, the Confederate Air Force's Douglas B23 Dragon.
Harlingen. Easter 1977

Over to Treadigraph.

3rd July 2022 | 19:43

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From: Too close to Croydon for comfort

Thankyou...

'Ave a go at this one...

3rd July 2022 | 21:13

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You'd have some interesting exchanges on the RT in that thing!

3rd July 2022 | 23:07

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meleagertoo,

Yes, you could easily have an F-16 on your wing if you weren’t careful!

I’ve seen this one-of-a-kind aircraft. It’s equally bizarre from behind!

4th July 2022 | 01:01

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Ditto the above.

4th July 2022 | 08:58

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From: Too close to Croydon for comfort

Quote:

Originally Posted by India Four Two

I’ve seen this one-of-a-kind aircraft. It’s equally bizarre from behind!

I visited Mojave some 20 odd years ago but don't remember seeing it if it lived outside. Try and remember to confirm the i/d in about 11 hours time!

4th July 2022 | 12:56

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It was outside when I saw it in 2015:

Road trip - Calgary to Santa Monica

4th July 2022 | 19:23

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From: Too close to Croydon for comfort

The Sawyer Skyjacker indeed...

I guess Noyade named it though allusions and illustrations preceded the accusation!

I enjoyed your road trip threads I42! I can't remember anything particularly unusual visible at Mojave the day I went - it was a Sunday - my particular interest was the C-133s on the far side. We were en-route Reno - Los Angeles having driven down the Owens Valley and also popped into Inyokern (B-29 "Doc" was a surprise having been recently hauled out of China Lake), Fox Field and Palmdale to see what was about...

4th July 2022 | 21:47

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Control goes to Simon - I only added a little extra info.
Cheers.

5th July 2022 | 05:56

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Noyade,

Thanks but I wasn't expecting that. I can't find my stashed photo so OH.

9th July 2022 | 15:54

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Another oldie..............

9th July 2022 | 18:03

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I think I'll sit that one out.
Could be any one of hundreds!

10th July 2022 | 08:05

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yes - no point in making it TOO easy! Been around for quite a while in reasonable numbers

10th July 2022 | 08:46

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From: Too close to Croydon for comfort

Taxi to the gardan centre?

10th July 2022 | 19:55

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Name it properly and it's all yours.............................