Name that Flying Machine
Parnell Possum Prototype Properly Pinpointed.
That didn’t last long! I had never heard of it before I stumbled on the picture.
I noticed the contra-rotating props and initially thought “No critical engine in the engine failure case.” and then I realized that both props stop when the engine fails, so my thought was irrelevant!
One Napier Lion driving both props via shafts and bevel gears - a sort of updated Wright Flyer.
Open House has been declared.
That didn’t last long! I had never heard of it before I stumbled on the picture.
I noticed the contra-rotating props and initially thought “No critical engine in the engine failure case.” and then I realized that both props stop when the engine fails, so my thought was irrelevant!
One Napier Lion driving both props via shafts and bevel gears - a sort of updated Wright Flyer.
Open House has been declared.
Haunted by mechanical problems.
It took part in the Melbourne race in 1934 but had a partial landing gear collapse in Allahabad.
After repairs it ran into a motorcar during take-off and burned.
Pander aircraft went bust on it.
It took part in the Melbourne race in 1934 but had a partial landing gear collapse in Allahabad.
After repairs it ran into a motorcar during take-off and burned.
Pander aircraft went bust on it.
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Indeed it is the PH-OST, Pander S4 Postjager. An exceptional futuristic design for its time. Unfortunately it crashed early.
Note the number "6" on the tail used durng the Melbourne race.
I think oncemorealoft called it.
Note the number "6" on the tail used durng the Melbourne race.
I think oncemorealoft called it.
Open House please. Can’t find anything challenging enough
I do love how this thread makes you explore further and find out about so many ‘what might have been’ aeroplanes.
I do love how this thread makes you explore further and find out about so many ‘what might have been’ aeroplanes.
Looks like it could have a Pobjoy radial engine....?
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Is it Finnish?
Is it French?
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That's all Double Dutch to me!
Lambach HL-1...…?
Definitely the Lambach HL-1
PH-DSA
Build by the Delft Student Aeroclub of Delft University.
Designed by old DSA member Lambach.
Initially powered by a Szekely SR-3 but later by the Popjoy.
The name Lambach lives on in the student foundation to facilitate aircraft building by the Delft aeronautical student.
Sycamore has control
Try this one then....
