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:

[IMG]http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...ochai/0622.jpg[/IMG]

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!!

I'll even accept Aerospatiale SN 601 Corvette.:ok: Over to you, twochai.

Thanks, Evansb, that was a brain twister.

In fact, I think the SN601 was created during a period of consolidation in the French industry: it was initiated under Nord Aviation, which merged with Sud and eventually became Aerospatiale. But in the final analysis there wasn't room in the market for two French business jets.

Here's another challenge:

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/k...i/28-06-08.jpg

Fast and pointy, not military, so perhaps Fairey Delta 2?

Good thought, Kitbag, but no its not the FD2.

twochai's challenge
 

Please check PMs.
Mel

Mel points out correctly that the SNCASO SO9000 Trident has already been done. Unfortunately it was listed under one of the manufacturer's other names, Sud-Ouest, not SNCASO. Both names were correct, depending on your point in time. :=

Must try harder!

on this note: OPEN HOUSE

I too have almost fallen into that same situation, So many aircraft have been known by more than one maker / model name ! Will try this after looking at various names ???? Keith.

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...pits/cop31.jpg

twochai's challenge
 

I apologise for the confusion, at the next update I will ensure that all SNCASO aircraft are identified as SNCASO (Sud-Ouest).Also SNCASE aircraft SNCASE (Sud-Est) and SNACN aircraft SCAN (Nord).
Mel

Percival Gull??

Norwich's challenge
 

windriver, I would say you have the right manufacturer but not a Gull,
Mel

Vega Gull perhaps?

Percival Proctor ??

Windriver has it :ok: It is a Proctor Mk 3, nicely looked after in Denmark.
Sorry about the time lag here, immediatly after posting I was "called out" and only just got home ! Mel I think the various Makers / Names just makes it a little more challenging fun, thanks once again for the listings.
Over to Windriver ...... Keith.

Perhaps windriver has gone for a picinic in the Cotswolds.

To keep things going may I pop one in - apologies to windriver if he gets back from his picnic to find I've jumped the gun.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/c...g?t=1214762862

I should be so lucky! Had to work today......

PS...I have aboslutely no idea at the moment what this challenge aircraft is. It looks like a "Bitsa" ... Bits of everything...

Well I also have no idea, but will start with Waco RF or UMF ??? Keith.

Hi windriver - not a bitsa at all, this is a pure thoroughbred.
Not a Waco either.

I think I need to start fishing for clues as I don`t know where to start on this one!

It looks American... and judging by those switches and levers it looks as though it's built to do a particular job of work... quite what I don`t know.

Right here goes it's an American Crop Sprayer. :O

Nope, no way. There has never been a cockpit that clean in any Crop Duster in the history of aviation.

Even brand new from the factory.


Trust me. :(