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6th October 2024 | 08:20

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oxenos

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From: uk

Extended span version of the Bristol Boxkite.

6th October 2024 | 08:39

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meleagertoo

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Nice try but no banana.

6th October 2024 | 09:38

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Asturias56

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British?

6th October 2024 | 10:44

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meleagertoo

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not british

6th October 2024 | 10:49

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chevvron

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Maurice Farman bilplane derived from the Boxkite.

6th October 2024 | 11:06

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meleagertoo

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Not a Farman, nor a boxkite derivative

7th October 2024 | 07:54

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Asturias56

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French?

7th October 2024 | 09:06

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meleagertoo

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Non, pas français.

7th October 2024 | 12:36

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BEagle

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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'

Only one was made - and from a country not noted for aeroplane manufacture!

7th October 2024 | 17:38

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meleagertoo

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As ever Beags knows.
Comme je l'ai dèja dit, ce n'est pas Français.

Even though they did make some delightful aircraft.

9th October 2024 | 09:15

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Mechta

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Jero No. 9 Antwerpen
A joint venture between Belgian explorer Pier de Caters and the Bollekens Brothers.

9th October 2024 | 11:17

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meleagertoo

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Nicely done Sir!

You have control.

ps. Glad my family name isn't Bollekens - you'd never survive school with a moniker like that. Worse than a boy named Sue!

9th October 2024 | 11:22

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Mechta

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Thank you meleagertoo. It did take a bit of finding.

Here's the next one:

9th October 2024 | 12:17

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chevvron

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Phoenix Duet.

9th October 2024 | 16:01

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Mechta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chevvron

Phoenix Duet.

Afraid not Chevvron, however you have introduced a new type to me.

9th October 2024 | 16:39

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chevvron

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mechta

Afraid not Chevvron, however you have introduced a new type to me.

Built by Gp Capt Alf Knowles; a 2 seat version of a Luton Minor; shared a hangar with my Monnet Moni in the '80s/90s.

11th October 2024 | 21:03

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Mechta

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Time for another segment:

15th October 2024 | 09:42

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Mechta

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Clearly this one is causing some head scratching, so time for a clue. It was on static display at a Farnborough Airshow.

15th October 2024 | 10:53

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sandringham1

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I apologise as I don't usually take part but I couldn't keep my fingers off the keyboard.
Its a Hindustan Pushpak or an Aeronca Super Chief as that was what the Pushpak was derived from.

15th October 2024 | 12:55

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Mechta

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sandringham1

I apologise as I don't usually take part but I couldn't keep my fingers off the keyboard.
Its a Hindustan Pushpak or an Aeronca Super Chief as that was what the Pushpak was derived from.

Sandringham1, welcome to NTFM from another who is usually just a lurker. I can see why you would think it is one of those two, but its not. It is much later than either.