Fishy? Maybe. But made it's reputation, as Kipling put it, as "a kind of a giddy harumfrodite" if that makes sense...

Across thte pond? Well, depends on which way you are looking, this particular beast doesn't live in it's country of origin. But it's out there right now, alive, well and snarling...

And apologies guys, I see that this one has been done before.

Agaricus bisporus challenge.
 

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That would indicate Marines to me.
This could possibly be a Grumman F7F Tigercat once operated by the USMC but know used as a water bomber. The lower part of the panel is certainly similar to the Tigercat.
Mel

Waterbomber, no. Tigercat, yes. Well done.

This is the Swedish Air Force's example, at the Fighter Meet, N Weald c. 1992

Next Challenge
 

Thanks Agaricus bisporus. Here is the next one a really easy one.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...pitquiz323.jpg
Mel

Tigercat
 

A-B, I was going to suggest it came from a certain `iron-mongers`/blacksmiths,but was beaten to it !!!

Next one,has to be a `Thud`(-105) !!

Mel's Challenge
 

You see I said it was an easy one. It is indeed the Republic F105 Thunderchief. :ok::D. You have control Sycamore.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c6...d-00000015.jpg

To keep the forum going, here is the next 'What Cockpit?':
http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r...0/WC080410.jpg

Evansb's challenge...
 

Now that's what I call a challenge!

One question, Bri. Was this photo taken OF the pilot's operating position or FROM the pilot's operating position?

Glenn

This devious question is clearly aimed at ascertaining whether 'tis a chopper or not:D

The photo is taken FROM the side of pilot flying position, you can see the driver's controls on the far side!The Airframe was built by R Malcolm Ltd Slough, although a lage chunk was supplied from America. The Designer was Austrian.You may gather I know the answer but have no way of posting another cockpit.

Fairey Jet Gyrodyne?

WZ662, following your lead, a search brought me to this obscure vehicle !
Hafner Rotabuggy Flying Jeep ... Roadable Aircraft ... All credit to to you !
Keith.

A bit too easy for me I'm afraid. I have copies of the original trials reports (which include that photo) and I was also partly responsible for rescuing the original (tracing paper) drawings for the rotor and control system for the Rotobuggy. These now reside in the Museum at Middle Wallop with the rest of Mr Haffner's papers. If anyone knows of the location of the R Malcolm (they were part of ML Aviation) drawings I'd be most greatful.

norwich has correctly identified the cockpit as a Hafner Rotabuggy Flying Jeep.:ok::D You have control.

Thank you EVANSB, I must also thank WZ662 for his help ! I assume SYCAMORE who missed a posting earlier, is still off line ? So I will post another of my very easy pics !!!! ???? Keith.


http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/i...pits/cop24.jpg

No replies? Keith, check your personal messages.

Have checked my "pm's" and one person out there know's the answer ! so to speed things up ! a clue, this aircraft was produced in both tricycle undercarriage, and taildragger versions ???? and in several countries ???
Keith.

In addition to that, the guy who designed it produced mmmmmmmmmm 21 other aircraft ??????? haha Keith.

The name escapes me, but there was a Bellanca design produced in Canada by Northwest Industries of Edmonton, AB, during the 1960's. I seem to remember it came with either conventional or nosewheel gear.

Pigboat, Thank you for your reply, but it is not that make or model ! please have another try ??? Keith ?