Yes it is indeed British, with wood construction.

Seems the time of me to pop a completely obscure guess in what about
DeHavilland DH-81 Swallow Moth ??? Keith.

Well Keith....are you feelin' lucky?

Good research on finding obscure aircraft! Alas, it is not the D.H.81 Swallow Moth.

Armstrong Whitworth 52G
I'll give you my reasoning...
1. The large handle on the left appears to be a large speedbrake. It's in the wrong position for a throttle. It could of course be a canopy closing handle, but see point 3.
2. No apparent engine instruments, what does appear are electrical accessory gauges?
3. An unpressurised cockpit, flimsy canopy.
4. Low speed ASI, and VSI indicator going to +-4000'/min.
5. Front wing spar going through the floor of the cockpit.

Sorry, not from Armstrong Whitworth, nor De Havilland. The aircraft had retractable main landing gear, and trailing-edge flaps. Designed for military use during the early 1940s. Two versions were planned. There is an ancillary panel to the left of the flying instruments which may house the P.II compass. The rev-counter is partially hidden by the control column.

Obscure type No 96 ! Just before bed ! Miles M28 Mercury ???? Keith

Sleep well Cadet Norwich:ok: Keith is correct.:D Only 6 were built, and as of 2002, only 1 was airworthy. Upon awakening, you have control.
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...es_Mercury.jpg
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...miles_m-28.jpg

Thank you evansb, A parent of the messenger, as can be seen ? It's nice to have control, would be even better to have something to post !
So back to Open House ! Keith.

Now for something different, but obvious:

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Avro Canada C102 Jetliner

Obviously correct, Woods.

The world's second jetliner to fly, following the Comet by only 17 days. Pity it got sidelined by an unimaginative government (having bankrolled the prototype) and a company too busy making money on military aircraft.

Over to you.

A trial shot. If not working, open hose. Woods
 

:confused:http://s152photobucket.com/albums/s200/lohpitI mean house, I'll take the hose. :ugh:Help! Woods

Convair 640

No, not a Convair 640.

A really wild guess. Diamond Jet/Beech Jet 400?

Sorry, not a Beech/Diamond jet. It is a twin-engine jet, however.

Is it the HFB320 Hansa Jet??

Later Edit:

I note the Hansa Jet has already been done, so belay my submission, please.

Not the Hansa Jet, but it is European.

OK, Sud-Nord Aviation SN601 Corvette!!